By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Virtus Segafredo Bologna closed out Round 21 of the Italian Lega Basket with a home game against Aquila Basket Trento.
Duško Ivanović’s side eventually secured an 80-75 win, extending their domestic streak to four victories and tying with Brescia at the top of the standings, boasting a 16-5 record.
Isaïa Cordinier shined for Virtus, leading the way with 23 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, while Achille Polonara followed with 13 points and six rebounds. Marco Belinelli added 11 points, while Toko Shengelia scored nine, along with four assists, in 17 minutes.
Anthony Lamb was on the verge of a double-double for the visiting team with 15 points and nine rebounds. Eigirdas Žukauskas also scored 15 points, while Saliou Niang added 13, and Jordan Ford contributed 11 points.
LBA Round 21
Vanoli Cremona – Napoli 94-85
Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari – Umana Reyer Venice 96-97
Estra Pistoia – Germani Brescia 84-97
Bertram Derthona Tortona – Openjobmetis Varese 89-82 OT (75-75)
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – NutriBullet Treviso 90-80
UnaHotels Reggio Emilia – Trapani Shark 89-94
Trieste – Givova Scafati 88-75
Virtus Segafredo Bologna – Dolomiti Energia Trento 80-75
STANDINGS: Germani Brescia 32 (16-5), Virtus Segafredo Bologna 32 (16-5), Dolomiti Energia Trento 30 (15-6), , Trapani Shark 30 (15-6), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 28 (14-7)…