Italian Basketball Roundup: Playoff races Heat Up
Cantù Clinches Playoff Berth with Victory Over Naples
Pallacanestro Cantù secured a playoff spot with a 74-64 victory over Naples Basket.The game, played at Palacilento, saw Cantù maintain an early lead established in the first quarter, finishing 25-15.Despite a strong effort from Naples’ Lezhava, who scored 17 points, Cantù’s Villa led his team with 22 points and 6 assists.
Game Stats: Naples basket vs. Pall. Cantù
Score: Naples Basket 64 – Pall. Cantù 74
Quarter Scores: 15-25; 16-11; 12-12; 21-26
Naples Basket:
- Llompart: 11 points
- Lezhava: 17 points
- Junior: 8 points
- Russo: 9 points
- Orviato: 11 points
Pall. Cantù:
- Villa: 22 points, 6 assists
- pulcinelli: 14 points
- Buzzi: 14 points
- Ferrari: 7 points
- Marelli: 9 points
Did You Know?
Assist numbers are a key indicator of teamwork and ball movement in basketball.A high assist total often correlates with a more efficient offense.
Forlì Advances to Quarter-Finals After Tense Win Against Anzio
Unieuro basket Forlì edged out Anzio Basket Club with a 77-73 victory,securing their place in the quarter-finals. The match was closely contested until the final quarter, where Forlì outscored Anzio 31-19. Cappabianca and Fiorini led forlì with 24 and 25 points, respectively.
Game Stats: Anzio Basket Club vs. unieuro Basket Forlì
Score: Anzio Basket Club 73 – Unieuro Basket Forlì 77
Quarter Scores: 22-14; 13-22; 19-10; 19-31
Unieuro Basket Forlì:
- Fiorini: 25 points
- Cappabianca: 24 points
- Cerminara: 16 points
- Teodorani: 2 points
- Zanzani: 2 points
Anzio Basket Club:
- Ilardi: 21 points
- Bianchi: 12 points
- Polisena: 16 points
- Buontempo: 9 points
- Tontini: 11 points
Pro Tip
analyzing quarter scores can reveal momentum shifts and strategic adjustments made by coaches during the game.
Forlì Secures Hard-Fought Victory Over Naples in Close Contest
Unieuro Basket Forlì secured a narrow 69-67 victory against Naples Basket, attributed to a strong start and solid defence in the final moments. Cappabianca was pivotal for Forlì,contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds. Lezhava led Naples with 22 points. The game was decided by fine margins, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Game Stats: Unieuro Basket Forlì vs. Naples Basket
Score: Unieuro Basket Forlì 69 – Naples Basket 67
Quarter Scores: 22-18; 11-16; 21-15; 15-18
Naples Basket:
- Llompart: 11 points
- Lezhava: 22 points
- Astarita: 8 points
- russo: 10 points
- Orviato: 6 points
Unieuro Basket Forlì:
- Cappabianca: 21 points, 11 rebounds
- cerminara: 21 points
- ravaioli: 9 points
- fiorini: 6 points
- Gallegati: 8 points
A very fought challenge, decided by small details.
Anzio Basket Club Mounts Comeback to Defeat Cantù
anzio Basket Club overcame Pallacanestro Cantù with a 60-54 victory, fueled by a strong second-half performance. After trailing 34-20 at halftime, Anzio limited Cantù to just 4 points in the third quarter. Polisena, with 18 points, and Ilardi, with 16 points and 20 rebounds, spearheaded Anzio’s comeback.
Game Stats: Anzio Basket Club vs. Pall. Cantù
Score: Anzio Basket Club 60 – Pall. Cantù 54
Quarter scores: 7-15; 13-19; 19-4; 21-16
Anzio Basket Club:
- Illia: 16 points
- Bidden: 18 points
Pall. Cantù:
- Villa: 5 points
- Nipes: 7 points
- Ferrari: 11 points
- Bonavoglia: 2 points
anzio closes with greater lucidity and brings home a deserved victory.
Anzio Basket Club Edges Out Naples in Thrilling Finish
Anzio basket Club defeated Naples Basket 72-69 in a closely contested match that went down to the wire. Despite a slow start,Naples rallied with a 26-point final quarter but fell short of completing the comeback. Polisena led Anzio with 28 points, while Ilardi grabbed 15 rebounds. Lezhava scored 26 points for Naples.
Game Stats: Naples Basket vs. Anzio Basket Club
Score: Naples Basket 69 – Anzio Basket Club 72
Quarter Scores: 17-25; 15-19; 11-19; 26-9
Anzio Basket Club:
- Illia: 15 points
- Polisena: 28 points
Naples Basket:
- Llompart: 13 points
- Lezhava: 26 points, 7 rebounds
- Orviato: 11 points
Forlì Overcomes Cantù in Tight Contest
unieuro Basket Forlì defeated Pallacanestro Cantù 63-60 in a game that remained competitive until the final buzzer. forlì started strong, maintaining a slight lead through the first two quarters. Villa scored 24 points for Cantù, but forlì responded with Cappabianca’s 23 points and Cerminara’s dominant performance of 19 points and 11 rebounds. Forlì’s rebounding advantage (59-48) proved crucial in containing Cantù’s comeback attempt.
Game Stats: Pall. Cantù vs. Unieuro basket Forlì
Score: Pall. Cantù 60 – Unieuro Basket Forlì 63
Quarter Scores: 11-13; 14-15; 21-21; 14-14
Pall. Cantù:
- Villa: 24 points
- Teoldi: 7 points
- SellTiglia: 4 points
- Marelli: 5 points
- Gazzani: 2 points
Unieuro Basket Forlì:
- Cappabianca: 23 points
- Cerminara: 19 points, 11 rebounds
- Fiorini: 6 points
- Ravaioli: 6 points
- Altini: 4 points
Frequently asked Questions
Q: What was the key factor in Forlì’s win against Cantù?
A: Forlì’s rebounding dominance (59-48) was crucial in containing Cantù’s comeback.
Q: Who led Pallacanestro Cantù in scoring against Forlì?
A: Villa scored 24 points for Cantù.
Q: Which teams secured playoff spots?
A: Pallacanestro Cantù and Unieuro Basket Forlì secured playoff spots.
