Derthona prevails over Sassari: a great second half is decisive
Bertram Derthona-Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari 95-89
(15-16, 38-38, 78-66)
Scoreboards:
Derthona: Mortellaro ne, Rota ne, Cannon 4, Tavernelli 9, Filloy 9, Mascolo 9, Severini 3, Sanders 17, Daum 12, Cain 17, Macura 15. Coach Ramondino
Sassari: Logan 22, Gandini ne, Devecchi 3, Treier 7, Chessa ne, Burnell 22, Bendzius 5, Mekowulu 12, Gentile 13, Battle 3, Diop 2, Borra ne. All. Cavina
A capital recovery and Derthona goes: the team coached by coach Ramondino, after a balanced first half, puts the arrow in the third half, reaches the double-digit margin and resists all of Sassari's comeback attempts, achieving an important success. Four players in double figures: Sanders and Cain (17 p each), Macura (15 p) and Daum (12 p).
First quarter of great intensity and balance at the PalaEnergica: Sassari leads from the start thanks to precision in the shot from outside, but Bertram remains in contact thanks to choral offensive solutions. At the first siren the score was 15-16. In the second period the match was on the same track as the previous ten minutes, between two teams capable of making the most of their strengths: at half-time it was tied at 38.
Upon returning from the locker rooms, Bertram significantly increased the speed of her attack, producing 40 points in the third quarter thanks to an extraordinary ballistic performance (14/15 shooting) which allowed her to extend her lead over Sassari beyond double figures . Captain Tavernelli's three-point basket at the end ended the offensively perfect half, making it 78-66. In the last half Derthona maintains their clarity, finds good plays on both halves of the pitch and prevails with a score of 95-89.
Thus coach Marco Ramondino at the end of the race: ʺAs is right, in a very competitive championship like Serie A we must take every victory with enthusiasm and satisfaction. One of the most important aspects is to grow over the course of the match, as well as having a contribution from all the players, both in the things you see and those you don't see. We must maintain a certain level of discipline, execution and clarity in competition, maintaining balance between these things: tonight the boys were good at managing and containing Sassari's attempts to return, who also used different defenses with a zone that became man in the last quarter. The ability to reset after each possession, eliminating negative moments and unforced errors is an aspect that needs to be worked on. Wright had a back problem during the week, he never trained with the team. We plan to reintroduce him into the group in the middle of next week.
