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In a pivotal Lega Basket Serie A showdown on the night of May 23, 2026, Derthona Basket secured a hard-fought 82–71 victory over Reyer Venezia at home. The win strengthened Derthona’s push toward the top of the standings, while Venezia missed a chance to close the gap in the playoff race.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, Derthona set a physical tone, using aggressive defense to disrupt Venezia’s rhythm. The first quarter ended with a narrow 22–20 lead for the home side. Derthona extended their advantage in the second period behind sharp shooting from beyond the arc, taking a 44–36 cushion into halftime.
Venezia battled back in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to four points heading into the final frame. However, Derthona’s depth and composure in the closing minutes proved decisive. A 9–0 run midway through the fourth quarter put the game out of reach, sealing a vital home win.
Key Performers
- Derthona Basket: Point guard Chris Dowe led all scorers with 24 points and dished out 7 assists. Forward Marco Armelli added 18 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.
- Reyer Venezia: Mitch McGary posted 16 points and 9 rebounds, while guard Michael Bramos chipped in 14 points, but Venezia struggled with turnovers down the stretch.
Turning Point
The game shifted decisively with five minutes left when Derthona’s bench ignited a 9–0 spurt, turning a 68–64 lead into a commanding 77–64 advantage. Venezia’s offense stalled, missing five consecutive shots and committing two turnovers during that critical stretch.
Standings Impact
Derthona improved to a 19–8 record, solidifying their spot among the top four in the Lega Basket Serie A table. Reyer Venezia dropped to 16–11, now needing to string together wins to secure a higher playoff seed. The result also tightened the race for home-court advantage in the postseason.
Looking Ahead
Derthona will look to build on this momentum when they face a tough road test next week against league leaders EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. Venezia returns home to host Vanoli Cremona in a must-win fixture to keep their top-four hopes alive.