Tezenis Verona Edges New Basket Brindisi 80-78 in Thrilling Serie A2 Encounter

In a nail-biting contest at the Pala AGSM AIM on May 8, 2026, Tezenis Verona secured a hard-fought 80-78 victory over New Basket Brindisi in Italy's Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2. The home side survived a furious last-second three-point attempt from Brindisi to claim a vital win in the promotion play-off race.

Match Summary

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team leading by more than 7 points at any stage. Verona entered the fourth quarter with a narrow 62-60 advantage, but Brindisi surged ahead 74-70 with under four minutes remaining. A clutch three-pointer from Verona's Marco Porta tied the game, and two free throws by Giovanni Veronesi gave the hosts the lead with 18 seconds left. Brindisi's final possession ended with a contested three that rimmed out, sparking celebrations among the home fans.

Standout Performances

• Tezenis Verona: Guard Giovanni Veronesi was the hero, finishing with a game-high 22 points and 7 assists, including 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. Center Matteo Da Ros controlled the paint with 12 rebounds and 3 blocks.
• New Basket Brindisi: Forward Deividas Gailius poured in 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while point guard Lorenzo D'Ercole added 18 points off the bench. However, Brindisi's 14 turnovers proved costly in a tight game.

Tactical Battle

Verona's defensive adjustment in the final minutes—switching to a zone defense—confused Brindisi and forced two crucial turnovers. Offensively, Verona exploited mismatches in the post, with Da Ros scoring 10 points in the paint in the fourth quarter. Brindisi relied heavily on three-point shooting (10-of-27, 37%), but missed several open looks down the stretch.

Standings and Season Impact

The victory improved Verona's record to 18-12, keeping them firmly in the top six of Serie A2's Gold Group as they chase a spot in the promotion playoffs. Brindisi dropped to 16-14, but remain in contention for a place in the postseason. With only six regular-season games left, every win is crucial for teams vying for promotion to the top-tier Lega Basket Serie A.

Tezenis Verona will next travel to face a tough opponent, while Brindisi looks to regroup at home. The Serie A2 season continues to provide high drama as the play-off picture takes shape.