By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Although Olimpia Milano (10-1) suffered its first defeat of the season in the Italian League, this didn’t affect neither its place at the top of the standings, nor the distance from the teams below.
And that’s because Reggio Emilia (8-3) missed a fine opportunity to get closer, by losing to Varese (4-7) on the road. The visiting team was a favorite before the match, but had problems producing buckets, contrary to its opponents that got their fourth victory in the league.
Venezia (8-3) climbed at the second place where it keeps Reggio Emilia company, while Avellino (7-4) lost ground after getting narrowly beaten by Cantu (4-7) away from home. JaJuan Johnson nothing short of a monster game for the winning side, but ultimately it was a key free throw by Tremmel Darden that granted coach Bolshakov’s squad its fourth victory in the championship.
Serie A 2016/2017 – Week 11
Dinamo Sassari – Dolomiti Energia Trento 69-66 (Trevor Lacey 19 p.)
Reyer Venezia – Olimpia Armani Milano 88-84 (Tyrus McGee 20 p.)
Pesaro – Enel Brindisi 96-102 (Durand Scott 26 p. 8 r.)
Capo d’Orlando – Pistoia 79-64 (Dominique Archie 20 p. 7 r.)
Brescia – Vanoli Cremona 95-66 (Marcus Landry 24 p. 12 r.)
Fiat Torino – Reggia Caserta 80-77 (Jamil Wilson 15 p. 8 r.)
Varese – Reggio Emilia 81-71 (Eric Maynor 18 p.)
Cantu – Avellino 75 – 74 (Jajuan Johnson 35 p. 14 r.)