Pallacanestro Trieste 83 – 77 Pallacanestro Brescia
Lega Basket Serie A | May 24, 2026
Pallacanestro Trieste delivered a gritty defensive performance at home to edge past Pallacanestro Brescia 83-77 in a tightly contested Lega Basket Serie A encounter. The victory handed Trieste crucial points in the mid-table battle, while Brescia missed a chance to climb closer to the playoff spots.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets with high intensity. Trieste established an early 22-18 lead after the first quarter, fueled by sharp shooting from beyond the arc. Brescia responded in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 42-40 at halftime behind aggressive drives to the rim. The third quarter proved decisive as Trieste tightened its defense, forcing multiple turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. The home side stretched its lead to 12 points entering the final frame, but Brescia mounted a late rally, cutting the margin to four with under two minutes remaining. Trieste held firm at the free-throw line, sinking six consecutive shots to seal the win.
Key Moments
- Third-quarter surge: Trieste opened the second half with a 10-2 run, turning a two-point halftime lead into a double-digit advantage.
- Clutch free-throw shooting: Trieste’s guards combined for 12-of-14 from the stripe in the fourth quarter, thwarting Brescia’s comeback hopes.
- Brescia’s late push: Forward Marco Ceron scored eight points in the final three minutes, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Standout Players
Trieste’s point guard Luca Campani orchestrated the offense with 18 points and 7 assists, while center Andrea Pecile controlled the paint with 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. For Brescia, shooting guard Gabriele Spizzichini poured in 22 points on 50% shooting, and Ceron added 16 points and 8 rebounds in a losing effort.
Season Impact
The win lifts Trieste to 14-13 on the season, keeping them in the hunt for a top-eight finish. Brescia drops to 13-14, now sitting just outside the playoff picture in ninth place. With only a handful of regular-season games remaining, every result carries heavy weight in the tightly packed Lega Basket Serie A standings.

