By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Virtus Bologna recovers from the tough defeat in the first semifinal game and dominates Venezia (98-79) in a duel controlled from the first half.
Carsen Edwards (25 points) was the top scorer in the comfortable victory. He was supported by Momo Diouf (18 points), and Aliou Diarra (12 p.). For Venezia, Wiltjer’s 14 points weren’t enough to secure the away win.
Virtus dominated the first 20 minutes. Having learned their lesson from the first game, the Bologna team played great basketball before the break (62-42).
The second half was much the same. With Edwards growing as a scorer, Virtus dominated Venezia from start to finish to secure the victory (98-79) and tie the series.
Legabasket Playoffs
Quarterfinals
- Virtus Bologna 3-2 Dolomiti Energia Trentino (102-71, 84-87, 85-102, 90-81, 106-95)
- Reyer Venezia 3-2 Dertona Basket (89-82, 87-75, 71-82, 71-89, 89-83)
- Brescia 3-2 Pallacanestro Trieste (90-92, 90-82, 84-80, 77-83, 90-75)
- Emporio Armani Milano 3-0 Reggio Emilia (96-84, 77-65, 84-72)
Semifinals
- Virtus Bologna 1-1 Reyer Venezia (83-91, 98-79)
- Brescia 1-1 Emporio Armani Milano (72-88, 85-79)
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