Virtus lost against Pesaro 87:86. This loss meant that Luca Banchi’s team missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the table.
Pesaro was the only competitive team at the start of the match. Throughout most of the game, the black and whites from Bologna held the lead.
Although their lead wasn’t significant, it was still an advantage. The score was 36-33 at halftime, which was characterized by strong inside scoring.
The game remained tight, but when the score was 72-67, it seemed like Virtus would settle this match. However, there was a shock as Pesaro took the lead. In the end, it came down to one ball in overtime. With a second left, Pesaro made the decisive free throw for victory.
Marco Belinelli scored 18 points, while Jordan Mickey contributed 16 points and eight rebounds. Marquis McDuffie emerged as the hero for the home team with 23 points off the bench. Now Brescia and Virtus have the same record of 16 wins and six losses.
Top-ranked Brescia also fell in overtime to Sassari 106-101. Scafati defeated Tortona 94-91, and Brindisi secured a victory over Trento 89-82.