Bolognesi vs Venice: Belinelli shines with 22 points, but Spissu leads in scoring – Series tied 1-1

Virtus leads 2-0 in the series, defeating Tortona 83-77 at the Virtus Segafredo Arena. Belinelli (22 points) and Cordinier (17) were convincing, a good performance also for Mickey, between attack (14 points) and defense. A valuable success for Banchi, still without Shengelia and Dobric. Bertram is too stagnant over the 40 minutes. Instead Spissu leads Venice to a draw in the series with Reggio Emilia. At Taliercio it ends 83-75 for the hosts. Galloway was not enough for the Reggio players, who put up a performance of 26 points.

Virtus Bologna-Tortona 83-77

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The balance of the first half at the Virtus Segafredo Arena. Bologna starts with good ball circulation, finding consistency in attack and defense, as evidenced by the 14-0 run to the V-Blacks. It deserves De Raffaele’s men to be able to run and close the defensive lines. At 20′ it is 32-30 for Banchi men. Top scorer of the first half Obasohan, 11 points. The second half begins with the hosts better controlling the tempo of the game, forcing some turnovers from the hosts. In the last period, Bologna suffers from the revolution of Colbey Ross, but then closes the game with Belinelli (22 points in general) and Cordinier. See you Thursday at Bertram’s home for game 3.

Power of Bologna: President 22, Mickey 17, Cordinier 14

Tortona: Strautins 14, Obasohan 13, Baldasso 10

Venice-Reggio Emilia 83-75

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In the first half, Venezia controlled the pace of the game and took advantage of an offensive blackout from UnaHotels, taking advantage of it and finding a double-digit lead. At 20′ the Spahija team is ahead 43-29. In the third quarter Spissu tries to give the last increase with three times. In the final period, Galloway tries to open it up again, bringing the Priest’s men back down with two possessions on two occasions. Baskets number 9 Reggio are not enough for the guests, which will include Reyer. The series is now tied 1-1, game 3 in Reggio Emilia on Thursday.

Venice: Spissu 18, Kabengele 15, Tucker and Wiltjer 10

Reggio Emilia: Galloway 26, Weber, Uglietti 9, Black 8