Derthona Basket pulled off a thrilling 78-75 road victory over Reyer Venezia at the Palasport Taliercio on May 10, 2026. The tightly contested Lega Basket Serie A match saw Derthona overcome a slow start and execute down the stretch to steal a crucial win.

Match Overview

Venezia started strongly, leading 22-16 after the first quarter behind energetic home support. However, Derthona gradually chipped away at the deficit, using disciplined defense and timely shooting. The game featured 12 lead changes and neither team led by more than 8 points.

Key Moments

• Third Quarter Response: Trailing by 5 at halftime, Derthona opened the third quarter with a 9-2 run to take the lead. The period ended with the score tied at 60.
• Clutch Free Throws: With 15 seconds left and Derthona leading 76-75, a Venezia player missed a potential go-ahead three-pointer. Derthona then converted two free throws to seal the win.
• Defensive Stop: On Venezia’s final inbound play, Derthona forced a desperation heave that fell short.

Tactical Story

Derthona’s ability to switch between man-to-man and zone defense kept Venezia off balance. The visitors also dominated the rebounding battle, especially on the offensive end (12 offensive rebounds), which led to 15 second-chance points. Venezia’s reliance on isolation scoring proved inefficient as they shot only 42% from the field.

Standout Players

• Derthona’s Point Guard: The floor general orchestrated the offense with 15 points and 9 assists, also grabbing 4 steals.
• Venezia’s Top Performer: Venezia’s center had a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, but struggled with foul trouble late.
• Key Substitution: Derthona’s sixth man came off the bench to score 14 points, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.

Season Impact

Derthona improves to 16-14, strengthening their playoff hopes and moving into seventh place in the Serie A standings. The loss drops Venezia to 17-13, but they remain in fifth. This result tightens the battle for playoff positioning in the middle of the table.