SerieA top team - Cimberio Varese (14-2) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Enel Brindisi (8-8) 83-71. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Cimberio Varese forced 21 Enel Brindisi turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Bryant Dunston (202-86) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks. point guard Andrea De Nicolao (185-91) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Antywane Robinson (203-84, college: Temple, agency: Priority Sports) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds for Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cimberio Varese maintains first position with 14-2 record. Newly promoted Enel Brindisi keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Trenkwalder RE and Umana VE. Cimberio Varese are looking forward to face Air Avellino (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Enel Brindisi will play against Montepaschi Siena (#3) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Sixteenth-ranked VL Pesaro (3-13) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Lottomatica Roma (11-5). Lottomatica Roma managed to secure only one-point victory 65-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Luigi Datome (203-87) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds and Gani Lawal who added 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-Lebanese swingman Antwain Barbour (196-82, college: Kentucky, agency: Three Eye Sports) responded with 20 points. VL Pesaro's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lottomatica Roma have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cantu. VL Pesaro at the other side stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angelico BI. Lottomatica Roma will play against Cantu (#4) on the road in the next round. VL Pesaro will play against Angelico Biella (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very close game took place in Bologna between Vanoli Cremona and SAIE3 BO. Twelfth ranked Vanoli Cremona (6-10) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked SAIE3 BO (6-10). Vanoli Cremona managed to escape with a 1-point win 93-92 in the fight for the eleventh place. The winners were led by Lance Harris who scored that evening 28 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) by Angelo Gigli did not help to save the game for SAIE3 BO. SAIE3 BO's coach Alessandro Finelli let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Vanoli Cremona moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated SAIE3 BO. SAIE3 BO lost sixth consecutive game. Vanoli Cremona will meet at home higher ranked Juvecaserta (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. SAIE3 BO will play against Armani Milano and hope to secure a win. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Cantu (11-5) and Umana Venezia (8-8), which took place in Venezia. Higher ranked Cantu lost to ninth ranked Umana Venezia in a road game 79-83. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cantu. Yakhouba Diawara fired 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Umana Venezia's coach Andrea Mazzon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Umana Venezia moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Trenkwalder RE and Enel Brindisi. Cantu at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Umana Venezia's next round opponent will be Trenkwalder RE (#8) in Reggio Emilia. Cantu will play at home against Lottomatica Roma (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between 15th ranked Angelico Biella (3-13) and second ranked Banco di Sard. (13-3) in Biella on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Sassari outscored Angelico Biella 100-72. It was a very good performance for Travis Diener who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Banco di Sard. maintains second position with 13-3 record behind leader Cimberio VA. Angelico Biella lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Banco di Sard. will face Sutor Montegranaro (#13) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Angelico Biella will play against VL Pesaro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Trenkwalder RE was beaten by Montepaschi on the road 64-49. JuveCaserta lost to EA7 Armani on its own court 69-78. Sidigas AV was outscored by Sutor MGR in Montegranaro 71-95.
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Montepaschi Siena (12-4) beat at home 7th ranked Trenkwalder RE (8-8) 64-49 on Monday. The game without a history. Montepaschi Siena led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a very good performance for Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) who helped to win the game recording 6 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) contributed with 10 points for the winners. American guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Swiss Greg Brunner (201-83, college: Iowa) added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Trenkwalder RE. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Cimberio VA. Newly promoted Trenkwalder RE keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. Montepaschi Siena will face Enel Brindisi (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Trenkwalder RE will play against Umana Venezia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Trenkwalder RE: D.Taylor 14+6reb+4ast, O.Silins 10+1reb, A.Cinciarini 8+3reb+3ast, G.Brunner 6+9reb+1ast, D.James 4+2reb, D.Filloy 3+3reb Montepaschi: D.Moss 11+5reb, D.Hackett 10+3reb+3ast, T.Ress 9+2reb+1ast, K.Kangur 9+1reb, B.Brown 8+3ast, B.Eze 6+7reb
A very close game took place in Bologna between Vanoli Cremona and SAIE3 BO. Twelfth ranked Vanoli Cremona (6-10) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked SAIE3 BO (6-10). Vanoli Cremona managed to escape with a 1-point win 93-92 in the fight for the eleventh place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 33-26. But SAIE3 BO won second period 25-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The winners were led by American guard Lance Harris (195-84, college: Kansas St.) who scored that evening 28 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Jarrius Jackson (186-85, college: Texas Tech) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) by the former international Angelo Gigli (209-83) did not help to save the game for SAIE3 BO. International point guard Giuseppe Poeta (190-85) added 18 points for lost side. Five Vanoli Cremona and four SAIE3 BO players scored in double figures. SAIE3 BO's coach Alessandro Finelli let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Vanoli Cremona moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated SAIE3 BO. SAIE3 BO lost sixth consecutive game. Vanoli Cremona will meet at home higher ranked Juvecaserta (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. SAIE3 BO will play against Armani Milano and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SAIE3 BO: R.Minard 19+3reb+1ast, A.Gigli 19+12reb+2ast, G.Poeta 18+2reb+3ast, S.Smith 10+3reb+1ast, M.Imbro 7+2ast, M.Rocca 7+1reb Vanoli CR: L.Harris 28+6reb+3ast, J.Jackson 22+6reb+1ast, A.Johnson 13+3ast, H.Peric 10+7reb+3ast, A.Stipanovic 10+6reb+1ast, B.Chase 7+3reb+1ast
Rather expected game when 10th ranked Juvecaserta (7-9) lost to eighth ranked Armani Milano (9-7) in Caserta 69-78 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 9 points. Armani Milano made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. It was a very good performance for American Keith Langford (193-83, college: Kansas) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. The other American import swingman Malik Hairston (198-87, college: Oregon) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Serbian power forward Stevan Jelovac (208-89, agency: Beo Basket) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Juvecaserta. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Armani Milano moved-up to sixth place. Loser Juvecaserta keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Armani Milano will face SAIE3 BO (#11) in Bologna in the next round where they are favorite. Juvecaserta will play on the road against Vanoli Cremona and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: JuveCaserta: J.Akindele 15+5reb, S.Jelovac 15+5reb+1ast, S.Gentile 10+5reb, M.Mordente 7+3reb+1ast, Z.Jonusas 7+3reb+1ast, L.Sergio 6 EA7 Armani: K.Langford 21+4reb+3ast, M.Hairston 18+6reb+1ast, I.Bourousis 12+7reb+1ast, M.Green 8+3reb+4ast, D.Chiotti 6+4reb, L.Radosevic 4+2reb
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Sutor Montegranaro and 14th ranked Air Avellino had identical 4-11 record. This time Sutor Montegranaro used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Avellino 95-71 on Sunday night. The game without a history. Sutor Montegranaro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a very good performance for American forward Christian Burns (203-85, college: Philadelphia) who helped to win the game recording 17 points. The former international guard Daniele Cinciarini (194-83) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Five Sutor Montegranaro players scored in double figures. Sutor Montegranaro's coach Carlo Recalcati felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Jeremy Richardson (200-84, college: Delta St.) replied with 17 points and Bulgarian forward Kaloyan Ivanov (205-86, agency: Beo Basket) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Air Avellino. Sutor Montegranaro maintains thirteenth position with 5-11 record. Loser Air Avellino keeps the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. Sutor Montegranaro will face league's second-placed Banco di Sard. in Sassari in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Air Avellino will play at home against the league's leader Cimberio Varese (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Sidigas AV: J.Richardson 17+4reb+1ast, K.Ivanov 12+8reb, M.Shakur 12+2reb+3ast, T.Dean 8+5reb+1ast, L.Johnson 8+3reb, P.Biligha 6+5reb Sutor MGR: C.Burns 17+4reb+1ast, D.Cinciarini 16+4reb+1ast, V.Amoroso 12+7reb+1ast, K.Johnson 12+4reb, R.Steele 12+3reb+3ast, T.Slay 6+2reb+3ast
Sixteenth-ranked VL Pesaro (3-13) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Lottomatica Roma (11-5). Lottomatica Roma managed to secure only one-point victory 65-64. However their fans expected much easier game. VL Pesaro was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 22-14 third quarter run of Lottomatica Roma. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Luigi Datome (203-87) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds and American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech) who added 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-Lebanese swingman Antwain Barbour (196-82, college: Kentucky, agency: Three Eye Sports) responded with 20 points and Croatian point guard Rok Stipcevic (185-86) scored 13 points. VL Pesaro's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lottomatica Roma have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cantu. VL Pesaro at the other side stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angelico BI. Lottomatica Roma will play against Cantu (#4) on the road in the next round. VL Pesaro will play against Angelico Biella (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pesaro: A.Barbour 20+4reb+1ast, R.Stipcevic 13+2reb+2ast, D.Cavaliero 10+4reb+3ast, A.Crosariol 8+7reb+2ast, T.Kinsey 7+6reb+1ast, L.Mack 3+3reb Acea Virtus RM: L.Datome 21+5reb, G.Lawal 12+8reb, J.Taylor 12+2reb+3ast, M.Tambone 5+1reb+1ast, P.Goss 5+2reb+3ast, O.Czyz 4+3reb
The game between 15th ranked Angelico Biella (3-13) and second ranked Banco di Sard. (13-3) in Biella on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Sassari outscored Angelico Biella 100-72. The game without a history. Banco di Sard. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 62.3 percent from the field. Angelico Biella was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for American point guard Travis Diener (184-82, college: Marquette) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists. The other American import guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Banco di Sard. players scored in double figures. Slovenian power forward Goran Jurak (203-77) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American-Montenegrin point guard Taylor Rochestie (185-85, college: Washington St.) added 12 points in the effort for Angelico Biella. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Banco di Sard. maintains second position with 13-3 record behind leader Cimberio VA. Angelico Biella lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Banco di Sard. will face Sutor Montegranaro (#13) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Angelico Biella will play against VL Pesaro and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Angelico BI: G.Jurak 17+8reb, T.Rochestie 12+2reb+2ast, M.Lagana 9+1reb+1ast, M.Soragna 8+2ast, D.Tsaldaris 7+4reb+2ast, T.Johnson 7+3reb+1ast Banco di Sard.: T.Diener 22+2reb+4ast, M.Ignerski 19+2reb, M.Thornton 17+5reb+4ast, T.Easley 12+3reb+3ast, D.Diener 11+5reb+3ast, D.Diliegro 7
SerieA top team - Cimberio Varese (14-2) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Enel Brindisi (8-8) 83-71. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Cimberio Varese forced 21 Enel Brindisi turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Bryant Dunston (202-86) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks. point guard Andrea De Nicolao (185-91) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Cimberio Varese players scored in double figures. American forward Antywane Robinson (203-84, college: Temple, agency: Priority Sports) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-87, college: N.Mexico St., agency: Three Eye Sports) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cimberio Varese maintains first position with 14-2 record. Newly promoted Enel Brindisi keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Trenkwalder RE and Umana VE. Cimberio Varese are looking forward to face Air Avellino (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Enel Brindisi will play against Montepaschi Siena (#3) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Enel Brindisi: A.Robinson 18+5reb+2ast, J.Gibson 16+2reb+5ast, M.Formenti 9+2reb, C.Simmons 8+7reb, A.Zerini 7+6reb, S.Reynolds 6+6reb+3ast Cimberio VA: B.Dunston 15+7reb+1ast, A.De Nicolao 14+5reb+3ast, E.Rush 13+3reb, M.Green 13+1reb+8ast, D.Sakota 10+2reb, A.Polonara 9+10reb+2ast
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Cantu (11-5) and Umana Venezia (8-8), which took place in Venezia. Higher ranked Cantu lost to ninth ranked Umana Venezia in a road game 79-83. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cantu. Cantu was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 43-35 second half run of Umana Venezia. They made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Umana Venezia outrebounded Cantu 33-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. French forward Yakhouba Diawara (201-82, college: Pepperdine) fired 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Polish center Szymon Szewczyk (209-82) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Umana Venezia's coach Andrea Mazzon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Belgian point guard Jonathan Tabu (190-85) produced 15 points and 5 assists and American-Israeli center Alex Tyus (205-88, college: Florida) added 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Four Umana Venezia and five Cantu players scored in double figures. Umana Venezia moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Trenkwalder RE and Enel Brindisi. Cantu at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Umana Venezia's next round opponent will be Trenkwalder RE (#8) in Reggio Emilia. Cantu will play at home against Lottomatica Roma (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Tabu 15+1reb+5ast, A.Tyus 15+5reb, P.Aradori 13+4reb, M.Leunen 13+4reb+2ast, M.Markoishvili 12+2reb+2ast, J.Brooks 8+2reb+1ast Umana VE: Y.Diawara 29+9reb+2ast, S.Szewczyk 21+7reb+2ast, K.Kee Clark 11+6reb+3ast, G.Rosselli 10+5reb+4ast, T.Bowers 5+1reb+2ast, A.Young 5+2reb
SerieA Round 7 of Quarter-Finals. Cantu, Montepaschi and Virtus Roma reach semis - May 22, 2013
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EA7 Armani - Montepaschi 80-90
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 assists. Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Montepaschi Siena players scored in double figures. Montepaschi Siena's coach Luca Banchi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American-Bosnian guard Ernest Bremer (194-80, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Higher Vision Sports) responded with 17 points and American Keith Langford (193-83, college: Kansas) scored 18 points. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 25+3reb+6ast, B.Brown 17+1reb+2ast, V.Sanikidze 17+6reb+1ast, D.Moss 14+5reb+2ast, T.Ress 5+5reb+2ast, K.Kangur 5+2reb EA7 Armani: K.Langford 18+1ast, E.Bremer 17+1reb+1ast, M.Hairston 10+4reb+2ast, A.Gentile 9+1reb+2ast, I.Bourousis 9+6reb, N.Melli 6+4reb
Acea Virtus Roma held off Trenkwalder to punch their semifinal ticket. The game was mostly controlled by Lottomatica Roma. Trenkwalder RE was better in fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lottomatica Roma forced 19 Trenkwalder RE turnovers and outrebounded them 37-24 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trenkwalder RE was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Phil Goss (186-83, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 6 rebounds. American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lottomatica Roma players scored in double figures. At the losing side international point guard Andrea Cinciarini (190-86) responded with 23 points and American guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Acea Virtus RM: G.Lawal 16+7reb, L.Datome 15+6reb+1ast, P.Goss 14+6reb+3ast, J.Taylor 11+3reb+4ast, B.Jones 9+10reb, B.Bailey 6+3reb+3ast Trenkwalder RE: A.Cinciarini 23+4reb+2ast, D.Taylor 12+5reb+2ast, G.Brunner 10+6reb, R.Cervi 7+2reb, T.Bell 5+2reb, D.Filloy 2
Cantu shocked Sassari in the decider and paved their way through into the next stage. Banco di Sard. trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 27-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 95-97 at the end of the game. Cantu shot 61.3 percent from the field. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joe Ragland (182-89, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 assists. Forward Maarten Leunen (206-85, college: Oregon) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Travis Diener (184-82, college: Marquette) answered with 18 points and 5 assists and guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) added 18 points in the effort for Banco di Sard.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Ragland 20+6ast, J.Brooks 13+2reb+2ast, P.Aradori 12+2reb+1ast, A.Tyus 12+6reb, N.Mazzarino 12+2ast, M.Leunen 11+3reb+5ast Banco di Sard.: T.Diener 18+4reb+5ast, M.Thornton 18+2reb+2ast, D.Diener 11+2reb+6ast, B.Sacchetti 11+7reb, T.Easley 11+5reb, D.Gordon 10+6reb
Torino achieve second win at the Nazionale Play-Offs - May 22, 2013
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Matera - Agrigento 58-60 (1-1)
The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Agrigento made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Alfredo Moruzzi (193-80) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Fabio Mian (196-92) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani used a ten-player rotation in such tough game [read more]
The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Agrigento made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Alfredo Moruzzi (193-80) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Fabio Mian (196-92) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Antonio Iannuzzi (207-91, agency: Two Points) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward Massimo Rezzano (203-82) added 6 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Matera. Top scorers: Agrigento: F.Mian 17+5reb, A.Moruzzi 11+10reb+1ast, G.Anello 9+3reb+1ast, R.Chiacig 8+3reb, A.Chiarastella 6+7reb+1ast, D.Demartini 6+1reb Matera: A.Iannuzzi 15+6reb+2ast, C.Sebastian Vico 11+1reb, A.Vitale 9+3reb+2ast, C.Cantone 8+3reb+3ast, M.Rezzano 6+14reb, M.Samoggia 4+2reb
The game was mostly controlled by Torino. Casalpusterlengo was better in fourth quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Marco Evangelisti (198-84) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Torino players scored in double figures. Power forward Alberto Chiumenti (204-87, agency: Players Group) responded with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Simone Fiorito (200-91) scored 18 points. Top scorers: Torino: J.Wojciechowski 18+4reb, M.Evangelisti 14+6reb+1ast, L.Gergati 11+4reb+1ast, C.Tommasini 10+6reb, F.Baldi Rossi 9+4reb, D.Parente 6+3reb+4ast Casalpusterlengo: S.Fiorito 18, T.Marino 12+2reb+1ast, A.Chiumenti 11+7reb+2ast, M.Venuto 6+1reb, R.Prandin 6+3reb+1ast, G.Ricci 6+7reb
Chieti was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Mirandola dominated on the defensive end, holding Chieti to just 3 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 19 Chieti turnovers. Chieti was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Jordan Losi (182-80) scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Luca Pignatti (195-86) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The former international center Emanuele Rossi (208-82) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and naturalized San Marino Andrea Raschi (198-79) scored 13 points. Top scorers: Mirandola: J.Losi 24+4ast, M.Venturelli 16+3reb+1ast, L.Pignatti 16+4reb+2ast, A.Pilotti 6+3reb+1ast, G.Sgobba 4+4reb, M.Fantinelli 2+6reb+2ast Chieti: E.Rossi 24+10reb, A.Raschi 13+4reb+1ast, M.Diomede 7+3reb, M.Micevic 7+1reb, S.Rajola 7+3reb, F.Gialloreto 3+2reb+2ast
It looked good early as Mazzeo San Severo took an 7-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Naturhouse Ferrara had a 24-6 second period charge getting the lead and Mazzeo San Severo was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 60-71. Naturhouse Ferrara dominated on the defensive end, holding Mazzeo San Severo to just 6 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Mazzeo San Severo 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Power forward Michele Benfatto (205-85) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Michele Ferri (191-85) chipped in 16 points and 5 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. Guard Gionata Zampolli (189-85) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and center Andrea Iannilli (207-84) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: Ferrara: M.Ferri 16+2reb+2ast, M.Benfatto 15+12reb+1ast, G.Gazzotti 10+7reb+1ast, G.Spizzichini 8+5reb, A.Campiello 8+2reb+1ast, S.Cortesi 8+8reb+1ast San Severo: G.Zampolli 14+3reb+4ast, A.Iannilli 12+5reb, I.Scarponi 10+3reb, O.Gueye 9+4reb+1ast, R.Maggio 7+4reb+1ast, L.De Paoli 6+8reb
The hosts were ahead by 3 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 16-13 run, which allowed them to win the game. Latina Basket was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Antonio Ruggiero (190-81) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Tommaso Laquintana (187-95) chipped in 20 points and 4 steals during the contest. point guard Riccardo Tavernelli (188-91) responded with 23 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Matteo Canavesi (204-86) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Bari: T.Laquintana 20+4reb, L.Bisconti 18+3reb+2ast, A.Ruggiero 18+4reb+4ast, D.Bonessio 6+12reb+2ast, D.Barozzi 5+2reb, M.Cardillo 4+10reb Latina Basket: R.Tavernelli 23+4reb+2ast, M.Canavesi 12+7reb+2ast, M.Carrizo 9+2reb+4ast, T.Plateo 6+2reb+1ast, A.Cecchetti 6+2reb, M.Arrigoni 5+2reb
Recanati made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Perugia was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Marco Gnaccarini (185-81) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Riccardo Castelli (200-88) chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Center Paolo Chiarello (204-78) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Simone Bonamente (203-79) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Perugia's coach Andrea Fabrizi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Recanati: M.Gnaccarini 19+7reb+6ast, G.Tessitore 16+1reb, A.Pierini 12+4reb+2ast, M.Pierangeli 12+2reb, R.Castelli 9+13reb+6ast, M.Tagliabue 5+3reb Perugia: P.Chiarello 17+7reb+2ast, D.Poltroneri 15+3reb+1ast, C.Cutolo 14+6reb+3ast, S.Bonamente 12+11reb+1ast, N.Mei 6+2reb+4ast, G.Chiatti 3+6reb+2ast
SerieA Round 6 of Quarter-Finals. Montepaschi, Cantu and Trenkwalder force deciders - May 20, 2013
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Montepaschi - EA7 Armani 72-66
Montepasci fired past Emporio Armani in Siena to force the decider. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Armani Milano won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Montepaschi Siena dominated on the defensive end, holding Armani Milano to just 7 points in second quarter [read more]
Montepasci fired past Emporio Armani in Siena to force the decider. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Armani Milano won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Montepaschi Siena dominated on the defensive end, holding Armani Milano to just 7 points in second quarter. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) notched 18 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 15 points. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by center Ioannis Bourousis (213-83, agency: FCM) did not help to save the game for Armani Milano. Swingman Alessandro Gentile (198-92) added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 18+2reb+5ast, B.Brown 15+3reb+3ast, M.Carraretto 13+3reb+1ast, D.Moss 9+3reb+1ast, V.Sanikidze 4+1reb, K.Kangur 4+3reb+1ast EA7 Armani: A.Gentile 18+5reb+1ast, I.Bourousis 16+7reb+2ast, M.Hairston 11+4reb+2ast, M.Green 6+4reb+1ast, K.Langford 5+2reb, E.Bremer 4+1reb+2ast
Trenkwalder shot down Acea Virtus to force the series to return to Rome. Lottomatica Roma was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 27-15 charge of Trenkwalder RE, which allowed them to win the game. They shot 61.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. American point guard Troy Bell (186-80, college: Boston Coll.) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) chipped in 22 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. Trenkwalder RE's coach Massimiliano Menetti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was international forward Luigi Datome (203-87) with 23 points and American guard Phil Goss (186-83, college: Drexel) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Trenkwalder RE: D.Taylor 22+1reb, T.Bell 17+6reb+2ast, A.Cinciarini 12+4reb+7ast, M.Antonutti 10+3reb, R.Cervi 8+5reb+1ast, G.Brunner 7+1reb+4ast Acea Virtus RM: L.Datome 23+4reb+2ast, P.Goss 14+1reb+5ast, B.Jones 13+3reb+3ast, G.Lawal 13+4reb+2ast, B.Bailey 8+2reb+2ast, J.Taylor 6+2reb+1ast
Cantu snatched another narrow home win over Sassari and prolonged the series. Banco di Sard. was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 28-20 charge of Cantu, which allowed them to win the game. They shot 61.1 percent from the field. It was a good game for the former international Pietro Aradori (195-88) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 assists. American-Israeli center Alex Tyus (205-88, college: Florida) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Drew Gordon (205-90, college: N.Mexico) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Drake Diener (196-81, college: De Paul, agency: Priority Sports) added 19 points in the effort for Banco di Sard. Top scorers: Cantu: P.Aradori 26+2reb+5ast, A.Tyus 17+7reb, N.Mazzarino 11+2reb+3ast, S.Mancinelli 8+1reb+2ast, M.Leunen 7+7reb, J.Brooks 7 Banco di Sard.: D.Gordon 21+9reb, D.Diener 19+1reb+2ast, B.Sacchetti 18+4reb, T.Diener 6+5reb+5ast, M.Thornton 6+2reb, M.Vanuzzo 6+5reb
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