Bertram fights until the end, but Torino has the upper hand
Reale Mutua Torino-Bertram Derthona 75-71
(19-19, 35-34, 61-53)
Scoreboards:
Turin: Clark 23, Alibegovic 13, Pagani ne, Penna, Cappelletti 9, Campani 2, Pinkins 8, Toscano 9, Origlia ne, Diop 11, Bushati. All. Cavina
Derthona: Sackey ne, Cannon 10, Gazzotti 6, Ambrosin 6, Tavernelli 9, D'Ercole 3, Graziani ne, Mascolo 17, Severini 10, Sanders 10, Romano ne, Morgillo ne. All. Ramondino
Bertram Derthona was defeated by PalaGianni Asti in Turin at the end of a balanced match for its entire duration: a third quarter characterized by precision three-point shooting made the difference in Turin's favour. The Lions keep the difference in goals in their favor in head-to-head matches (+6 at PalaOltrepò).
Intense and physical first quarter at the PalaGianniAsti: after Torino's attempt to extend the lead, Bertram scores at 19 in the 10th minute. In the second half of the game Derthona started better, also thanks to a defense that paid dividends, before suffering a break from Reale Mutua: the initial twenty minutes of play were then closed by baskets from Mascolo and Toscano (35-34) . Upon returning from the locker rooms, the hosts increased their score thanks to great precision in the three-point shot which allowed them to make a breakthrough: in the 30th minute Torino was ahead 61-53. In the last quarter Bertram tightened their defense and overtook with a triple from Tavernelli (63-64 in the 34th minute), before Reale Mutua regained confidence in attack and achieved success with a score of 75-71.
