Basketball, Serie A: Treviso wins for the first time, Venice ok

Second success in a row for Umana Venezia, which wins the derby against Udine 94-87 and confirms itself in the group that is in second place in the standings, behind the two leaders Bologna and Brescia. Kyle Wiltjer was decisive with 29 points and 4/8 from three, all triples scored in the third period. In the other match of the sixth round of the Serie A basketball Treviso broke the deadlock, winning their first victory in the championship driven by 29 points (with 4 assists and 4 rebounds) from Abdur-Rahkman, who was decisive in overcoming Reggio Emilia in the final seconds (89-88). Now all that remains to complete the day is the match on Wednesday 12th between Trieste and Tortona.

Udine-Venice 87-94

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In Udine, Reyer achieved her fourth success in six days, which allowed her to stay in the wake of the top of her class, but she had to struggle until the last minute. The 11-0 with which coach Spahija’s boys rocked the first quarter proved to be a flash in the pan, also because nothing entered from the arc in the entire first half. Riding Bendzius, Old Wild West Udine returns and, thanks to a bomb from Da Ros, they gain momentum by returning the break (10-0) and arriving at the interval with their noses ahead (40-36). The brief comeback, in the third quarter, has a name and surname: Kyle Wiltjer, capable of scoring four triples in a rapid sequence and launching Venezia. If the guests don’t escape (62-62 at 30′), it is above all thanks to Hikey, author of two triples. But the impression is that the inertia has now changed and when Reyer manages to close the defense for a couple of actions then she finds the decisive break, sealed by a 4-point play by Parks, which is worth +7 (79-86) with a minute and a half left on the clock. A ruling for the outcome of the race. While Umana rejoices, Udine remains stuck with just one victory in the championship.

Udine: Brewton 19, Bendzius, Dawkins and Hickey 13 Venice: Wiltjer 29, Parks, Cole and Horton 14

Reggio Emilia-Treviso 88-89

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The first two points of the Nutribullet bear the signature of Abdur-Rahkman, capable of scoring 29 points (with 42 rating) at the PalaBigi (where Treviso had never won), and also that of Federico Miaschi who in the last seconds, on +1 for his team, pulls down the decisive rebound. It matters little – all things considered – that the free throws that follow make mistakes, because now there’s no more time. Barford, 20 points for him too, instead fails to make the most important triple after making fire and flames in a spectacular and always balanced match. Treviso seemed to have gained momentum thanks to an impressive fourth period by Torresani, the European champion point guard with the U20 national team. His play was worth +6 (71-77) after 35 minutes, but he hadn’t taken Jamar Smith’s experience into account. In the darkest moment, the 38-year-old scores 7 points in a few seconds (out of 10 total) and puts everything back on equal footing. However, they were not enough to avoid the third defeat in a row.

Reggio Emilia: Echenique 22, Barford 20, Caupain 13 Treviso: Abdur-Rahkman 29, Pinkins and Chillo 11