For the fourth straight year, Virtus will meet Milano in the Serie A final. Virtus secured their spot in the finals with a 96:81 road win against Venezia.
An 29-point performance by their Tornike Shengelia and an impressive 18:1 run in the closing moments were crucial in this game.
Marco Belinelli contributed significantly with 22 points, hitting four out of five from beyond the arc. Virtus had a remarkable second quarter, turning a 27:23 deficit at the end of the first quarter into a 57:45 lead by halftime. Although Venezia managed to close the gap to 73:72 early in the fourth quarter, Virtus responded with 14 consecutive points, extending their lead to 15 with just 3:44 left, effectively sealing the win. Max Heidegger was the standout for Venezia, scoring 21 points.
The finals will now see Virtus face off against Milano, continuing their intense rivalry.