TREVISO. Chapeau and standing ovation, gentlemen. This De ‘Longhi, the best ever, comes out of the playoffs having played two matches at the same level as Virtus, yesterday it was a crazy show, 45’ that no one will ever forget. The regret remains to see what would have happened in the race four, Bologna trembled again, it was saved with the experience and talent of its stars but, guys, how long would it take to see TvB lead 2-1?
The encouragement of the fans upon the arrival of the team at Palaverde, represented inside by hardbacks. And then the electric air of the historic home debut in the playoffs, on an evening that everyone wants to go down in history anyway. And garatre will not disappoint. Immediately the fireworks: open the Abass dances for three, then bomb and do it on Russell. Bologna tries a lot for Gamble to condition Meko, whom Menetti often alternates (but the second foul will already do it at 11 ‘).
Logan’s triple for 10-5 in the 4 ‘, TvB also tries to make himself heard in the area but is already getting tough with a couple of losses and the bombs of Markovic and Ricci: 12-16. Russell and Chillo overtake, obviously by three: 21-18 at 8 ‘. Virtus places a 5-0 after the first nap, Treviso responds equally but Teodosic is a magician: an 8-0 is born.
A little breath is given by the unsportsmanlike in Pajola, Meko impacts (from three …) to 43, it is 16 ‘. And here it is the golden moment of De ‘Longhi, who defends well and runs, runs, runs: Russell (13 at the break), Logan (17) and Vildera seize the unreal 61-46 of the long break, 18-2 the break.
Halfway through the race Treviso travels with 13 out of 17 from three and 79 of evaluation: Vu black lost, it seems to dream. Will last? No. Too bad that the interval interrupts that frenzied pace, Bologna gains it and gets its hands on it and starts with an 8-0 leaving TvB dry for 4’10 “. And Meko makes the third foul, his team 4 in 3’30 “: -7. Akele from three also gives an ephemeral +12, the lost (8 in 10 ‘) and the rebounds given are starting to be too many. Gamble draws at 68 in less than 9 ‘, in a quarter that Virtus wins 22-9.
With energies unearthed who knows where our team find a +4 at 31 ‘, canceled by Markovic’s triple. A 2 + 1 from Lockett plays the charge, 80-76 at 34 ‘but Belinelli overtakes on 81-80. And the prof replies at 35 ‘. It is an open battle, blow for blow. Russell’s Lob for 86-81 in the 37th minute when it is necessary to change the retina of the TvB basket. Virtus shows off all its craft, Treviso enters the 38 ‘on +5 but Pajola puts in 5. 87-87. At -46 “Logan misses, at -35” Teodosic from three after a rebound on the iron (!). + -3, to -22 “.
Meko makes 2/2 in the free: -1. At -12 ”let alone if Belinelli makes a mistake from the line. Then Menetti’s time out to look for the overtime, sending Logan to the line: -1. At -10 ”it’s up to Pajola: 1/2, it’s not over. A -7 ”foul on Imbrò, who hits 93 from 5 meters. Teodosic’s bomb does not go and then another 5 minutes of suffering. Pajola starts from three then Chillo and Imbrò lose the ball and without defensive rebounds you can’t win. And Gamble makes the +4 at 34 ‘.
The last chance happens to Meko who at -31 “stop the dunk, as in garadue, Belinelli closes it for three.
Ok.
A big thank you goes to these guys like Palaverde.
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THE TABLE
DE ‘LONGHI TREVISO: Logan 25 (2/5, 5/9; 4 r), Russell 19 (3/10, 3/6; 5 r), Vildera 6 (3/6; 4 r), Imbrò 7 (0/2, 1/5; 2 r), Piccin, Chillo 10 (2/3, 2/3; 5 r), Mekowulu 16 (5/8, 1/2; 7 r), Sokolowski 8 (0/2, 2/5; 6 r), Akele 4 (2/3; 2 r), Lockett 5 (1/3 da due; 3 r). All. Menetti.
STRENGTH: Belinelli 10 (1/2, 2/6; 1 r), Pajola 25 (2/5, 6/7; 2 r), Alibegovic 3 (1/3 da due; 3 r), Markovic 11 (½, 3/5; 1 r), Ricci 10 (1/1, 2/7; 9 r), Adams 4 (0/1, 0/1; 2 r), Hunter 8 (4/7; 5 ), Teodosic 17 (3/5, 3/10; 5 r), Gamble 10 (4/8; 4 r), Abass 7 (2/5, 1/3; 4 r). All. Djordjevic.
Referees: Begnis, Borgioni, Quarta.
Notes: Liberi Tvb 22/25, Bo 16/19. TvB 32/72 (14/30 from three, 14 ro, 30 rd), Bo 36/78 (17/40 from three, 11 ro, 27 rd). Partials: 25-24, 61-46, 70-68, 93-93.
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