Basketball, Serie A: Virtus Bologna finishes high forward of Milan, Pesaro in A2

With the clear victory (108-61) over Trento, Virtus Bologna closes the Serie A daily season in first place because of the distinction in objectives within the direct comparability with Milan which stays second regardless of the picture end victory (72-73) on the pitch Cremona with a triple from Melli. Unwatchable recreation for the Eagles, buried by 48 factors because of a fairytale second quarter from the Vu Nere (34-13). In Cremona Olimpia was led by Mirotic (25) and Shields (15) who made the efforts of the house group in useless as they completed with 5 gamers in double figures (McCullough 16).

Reggio Emilia loses however nonetheless finishes fifth

Behind Brescia and Venezia, who affirm themselves as the opposite seeded gamers who could have the benefit of house benefit within the quarter-finals, Reggio Emilia retains fifth place and, regardless of being defeated (95-63) in Sassari (McKinnie 22, Gombauld (12 factors and 10 rebounds), completed forward of Trento and Pistoia, outclassed at house (78-96) by Varese. Wonderful Davide Moretti (30 factors with 6/9 from 3), wonderful within the visitor ranks, Mcdermott (21) and Mannion ( 18). Brescia overwhelmed Brindisi (94-75) who resisted till the thirtieth minute after which fell aside beneath the blows of Della Valle (18) and Akele (16).

Treviso saves, Pesaro relegates to A2

Tortona, already certain of eighth place by advantage of the favorable direct clashes with its rivals, misplaced 87-74 to Treviso which thus achieved the target of salvation on the expense of Pesaro which, with the knockout (91-79) in Venice goes to maintain Brindisi firm in Serie A2. Devastating Orogranata coming back from the lengthy break (35-11) with Simms (21) ruthless and Kabengele (10 factors and 12 rebounds) with a double double. The surprise trio of Mcduffie (21), Wright-Foreman (20) and Bluiett (19) exceeded 60 factors however was not sufficient for Pesaro to keep away from relegation. Lastly, a platonic success (102-92) for Napoli within the derby with Scafati. The playoffs will start on Saturday 11 Could.

thirtieth DAY RESULTS
Virtus Bologna – Trento 108-61
Brescia – Brindisi 94-75
Venice – Pesaro 91-79
Sassari – Reggio Emilia 95-63
Cremona – Milan 72-73
Treviso – Derthona Tortona 87-74
Napoli – Scafati 102-92
Pistoia – Varese 78-96

CLASSIFICATION: Virtus Bologna, Milan 44 factors; Brescia 42; Venice 38; Reggio Emilia 32; Pistoia, Trento 30; Tortona, Naples, Sassari 28; Cremona, Scafati, Treviso, Varese 24; Pesaro, Brindisi 20.

Verdicts: Pesaro and Brindisi relegated to Serie A2

PLAY-OFF GRID

Virtus Bologna – Derthona Tortona (11/05)
Venice – Reggio Emilia (11/05)
Milan – Trento (12/05)
Brescia – Pistoia (12/05)