L'Olimpia liquidates Reggiana, Venice and Derthona also win

L’Olimpia Milano won with authority on the court of Reggio Emilia, imposing 93-61 in a game controlled from start to finish by the meneghini. Ettore Messina’s team stood out for its defensive intensity and offensive precision, managing to keep up the pace for all 40 minutes.

The Milan coach rotated the entire roster, giving rest to Shields in the second half and important minutes to Totè, who was more at ease than in his previous debut. On offense, Mannion stood out in the first half, while Brooks led the team in the second half.

L’Umana Reyer Venezia won its third consecutive league victory by imposing on’Openjobmetis Varese 86-75 at Taliercio. The guests got off to a better start, Venice, however, was able to react effectively: defense was the key in the partial that allowed the hosts to stretch to 39-25 midway through the second quarter.

The defense was the key in the second half.

In the second half Reyer kept control of the score, touching +12 (70-58 at 31′). Varese tried to get closer until 73-71 at 35′, but in the final minutes the Venetian lineup regained balance and precision, closing the game with a new double-digit lead.

The Bertram Derthona Tortona triumphed over Napoli, imposing 87-76 and celebrating the club’s 70th anniversary in the best way possible. Deprived of Manjon, Mario Fioretti’s team found protagonists in Olejniczak (18 points and 7 rebounds) and Vital (19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists), supported by a choral effort with five players in double figures. After a balanced first half, the Piedmontese took control in the third quarter thanks to Hubb’s initiatives and Biligha’s impact.