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.
