Dinamo Sassari escaped Milan with a hard-fought 70-68 victory over Urania Milano in Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro Serie A2 action on September 28, 2026. In a game that featured 12 lead changes and 8 ties, Sassari's poise in the final minute proved the difference.

Match Overview

The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Urania taking an 18-16 lead behind hot shooting from beyond the arc. Sassari responded in the second, using a 10-2 run to take a 35-33 halftime lead. The third quarter saw Urania regain momentum, outscoring Sassari 20-18 to tie the game at 53-53 heading into the final period. The fourth quarter was a defensive struggle, with neither team able to pull away until the closing seconds.

Key Moments

With the score tied at 68-68 and 12 seconds remaining, Sassari's Filip Kruslin drove baseline and hit a contested floater to give his team a two-point lead. Urania had a chance to win, but Andrea Amato's three-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer. Earlier, Sassari had survived a 7-0 Urania run that had given the home team a 66-62 lead with three minutes left.

Tactical Story

Sassari's size inside proved crucial, as they outscored Urania 34-22 in the paint. However, Urania's quickness and three-point shooting kept them in the game—they hit 11 threes compared to Sassari's 6. The difference came at the free-throw line, where Sassari converted 16 of 20 attempts, while Urania struggled at 9 of 15. Sassari also forced 14 turnovers, leading to 18 points.

Standout Players

• Dinamo Sassari: Filip Kruslin finished with 18 points, including the game-winner. Center Miro Bilan added 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Stefano Gentile chipped in 12 points and 5 assists.
• Urania Milano: Andrea Amato led the hosts with 20 points, hitting 5 three-pointers. Rei Pullazi scored 13 points, and Luca Cesana added 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Season Impact

Sassari remains undefeated at 2-0, reinforcing their status as a top contender. Urania falls to 1-1, but their competitive showing against a strong opponent suggests they will be a tough out all season. The loss stings, but the performance offers plenty of positives for the Milan club.