By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Umana Reyer Venezia tried to fix their slow start but Fiat Torino avoided the comeback and advanced to the Italian Cup semifinals by defeating the reigning league champions 72 – 60.
Torino destroyed Venezia in the first quarter 21 – 4 with an amazing defensive performance. The Italian champs slightly reduced the deficit in the next two quarters (60 – 46) before making a competitive case again.
Mitchell Watt (19 points and 11 rebounds) and Venezia reduced the deficit to 65 – 60 (36′) but Torino managed to keep the lead.
Diante Garrett led Torino in scoring with 17 points (5-of-19 shooting) while Deron Washington added 11 and 7 boards.
In the other quarterfinal of the day, Vanoli Cremona took down Sidigas Avellino 89 – 82 in overtime. Jason Rich’s 30 points and Kyrylo Fesenko’s monster double (19p. 19 r.) weren’t enough.
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