Guerino Vanoli Basket narrowly defeated Pallacanestro Reggiana 71-67 in a tense Lega Basket Serie A encounter on January 5, 2026. This hard-fought home win at the Cremona arena was crucial for Vanoli Basket's league positioning, decided by a few key plays in the final minutes. The game was a defensive struggle from the outset, with both teams executing their half-court sets meticulously. Reggiana held a slight edge for much of the first three quarters, thanks to their disciplined interior defense. However, Vanoli's persistence paid off in the fourth, as they began to find cracks in the Reggiana defense with aggressive drives to the basket. The turning point came with under three minutes to play, when Vanoli secured an offensive rebound and kicked it out for a critical three-pointer to take the lead for good. Reggiana had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a well-defended last shot rimmed out. The narrow victory provided a morale boost for Vanoli Basket, highlighting their resilience in close games.