New Basket Brindisi powered to a crucial 77-70 victory over Tezenis Verona in an intense Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2 showdown on May 13, 2026. The home side rode a balanced offensive attack and a stifling second-half defense to claim the win, improving their playoff positioning while handing Verona a tough road loss.

Match Overview

Played at Brindisi’s PalaPentassuglia, the contest tipped off at 2:30 a.m. local time in a rare late-night slot that did not seem to affect the home team's energy. Brindisi seized control early, but Verona fought back to make it a one-possession game late in the fourth quarter. A decisive 8-0 run in the final three minutes sealed the result for the hosts.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Brindisi opened with a 12-2 run, powered by aggressive drives and sharp perimeter shooting. Verona struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 34% from the field in the opening period.
• Verona’s Third-Quarter Rally: Down by 12 at halftime, Tezenis Verona adjusted defensively and cut the deficit to 55-50 entering the final quarter. Guard Marco Spanghero led the charge with back-to-back three-pointers.
• Clutch Defense: With the score tied at 68-68 with 4:30 remaining, Brindisi forced three consecutive turnovers and converted them into fast-break points, creating the separation they needed.

Standout Performers

For Brindisi, power forward Nicola Savoldelli recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends. Point guard Lorenzo Maffezzoli added 14 points and 8 assists, orchestrating the offense with poise.

Verona’s Matteo Fabi poured in a game-high 22 points, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, but received limited support from his teammates. Center Simone Fiorito chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds before fouling out with 2:01 left.

Tactical Story

Brindisi head coach Alessandro Ramagli deployed a switching defense that disrupted Verona’s pick-and-roll actions, forcing them into isolation plays that often resulted in contested jumpers. Offensively, Brindisi moved the ball relentlessly, recording 22 assists on 29 made field goals. Verona, by contrast, stagnated late in possessions and finished with only 10 assists against 14 turnovers.

The home team also dominated the glass, outrebounding Verona 38-30, with 12 offensive rebounds leading to 14 second-chance points.

Season and Playoff Implications

The victory lifted Brindisi to a 20-14 record, solidifying their hold on sixth place in the Serie A2 standings with three games remaining. Verona fell to 18-16, dropping to eighth—just one game ahead of the ninth-placed team in a tight battle for the final playoff spot. The result gives Brindisi a crucial head-to-head tiebreaker over Verona, should the teams finish level on points.

With the regular season winding down, Brindisi will look to build momentum when they travel to play Scafati next, while Verona faces a must-win home game against Cantù to keep their playoff hopes alive.