Aquila Basket Trento emerged victorious from a classic Serie A thriller, edging Pallacanestro Trieste 89-87 at home on January 5, 2026. The match was decided by a game-winning shot in the final seconds, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and capping a fantastic back-and-forth battle. Both teams traded leads throughout the fourth quarter, with neither able to secure more than a four-point advantage. Trieste had a chance to win or tie on their final possession, but Trento's defense forced a heavily contested jump shot that fell short. This dramatic result was a crucial one in the race for playoff positioning in the highly competitive Lega Basket Serie A.