By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Trapani Shark remained tied on top of the LBA UnipolSai standings, heading to a collision in Virtus Segafredo Arena in the finale of the 2024-25 Regular Season.
A dominating display by Vu Nere in Beta Ricambi Arena PalaMangano led to a 104-87 victory and confirmed relegation for Givova Scafati. Matt Morgan and Achille Polonara put in season-highs of 24 and 20 points, respectively.
In addition to parting ways with Justin Holiday upon the conclusion of his short-term contract on Wednesday, Tornike Shengelia was ruled out of the Round 29 contest due to lower back pain.
In PalaShark, the co-leaders in the top-tier division of Italy beat EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, 89-81. Langston Galloway poured in 20 points, Justin Robinson added 18 points and Chris Horton posted a 14-point, 16-rebound double-double.
After spraining his right ankle during practice on Friday, Ousmane Diop joined Fabien Causeur on the injury list of the team coached by Ettore Messina. Nenad Dimitrijevic and Freddie Gillespie were left out of the lineup as well. In contrast, Josh Nebo logged 14 minutes in his first game since late December, recording five points.
LBA Round 29
Dolomiti Energia Trento – UnaHotels Reggio Emilia 84-63
NutriBullet Treviso – Umana Reyer Venice 83-72
Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari – Germani Brescia 77-96
Givova Scafati – Virtus Segafredo Bologna 87-104
Openjobmetis Varese – Trieste 85-80
Bertram Derthona Tortona – Napoli 82-89
Estra Pistoia – Vanoli Cremona 65-89
Trapani Shark – EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 89-81
STANDINGS: Virtus Segafredo Bologna 44 (22-7), Trapani Shark 44 (22-7), Germani Brescia 42 (21-8), Dolomiti Energia Trento 42 (21-8), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 38 (19-10)…
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