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Virtus convincingly defeated Brindisi by 103:76 at their home court, the “Segafredo Arena,” in the Serie A 16th round.
It’s worth noting that for the team from Bologna, Tornike Shengelia was rested, while Ognjen Dobric and Devontae Cacok were absent due to injuries in this match.
After the initial uncertainty and the visiting team’s lead with a score of 11:9, Virtus shifted into a higher gear. Marco Belinelli and Iffe Lundberg played brilliantly, leading the home team to score an impressive 35 points in the opening quarter, taking a commanding lead of 35:19. As time progressed, their advantage grew, reaching a maximum of +31 (56:25). The reserves then got more playing time, allowing Brindisi to reduce the deficit to 58:36 by halftime with an 11:2 run.
In the second half, it became crystal clear that this game had turned into a one-way street. The only question was the margin by which Virtus would emerge victorious. At one point, they even had an astonishing lead of +34 (98:64). The scoreboard after the final buzzer, signaling the end of the game, displayed a 103:76 win for Virtus.
Marco Belinelli finished the game with 16 points, matching Iffe Lundberg’s contribution, while Alessandro Pajola added 12 points. It’s worth noting that Achille Polonara scored seven points but also grabbed an impressive 15 rebounds. In the losing team, Frank Bartley outperformed his teammates with 21 points, while Xavier Sneed stopped at 18 points.
Virtus currently holds a record of 11-5, placing them third in the Serie A standings. Brindisi remains the last team in the Italian championship, with only three wins in 16 games.
In the upcoming round of the championship, Virtus will be away at Varese, while Brindisi will host Napoli.