Precise and continuous, Derthona beats Pesaro
Bertram Derthona-VL Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro 94-76
(21-22, 44-33, 68-54)
Scoreboards:
Derthona: Zerini 2, Ross 9, Dowe 13, Candi, Tavernelli, Strautinš 7, Baldasso 23, Severini 12, Obasohan 14, Weems 12, Thomas 2, Radošević. All. De Raffaele
Pesaro: McDuffie 22, Bluiett, Visconti 11, Wright-Foreman 14, Ford, Maretto ne, Tambone 4, Cinciarini 14, Mazzola 7, Fainke ne, Love 4. All. Sacchetti
Eighth consecutive home win for Bertram Derthona, which prevailed against VL Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro at the end of a match in which the Bianconeri commanded for almost all of the forty minutes. From the second quarter, the team coached by De Raffaele made the decisive move, which was maintained and fueled in the following periods. The FIVE players in double figures (Baldasso, Obasohan, Dowe, Severini and Weems), the great three-point shooting percentage (46%, 16/35), the rebound control (42-26) and the defensive attitude are were the keys to an important success.
Brilliant start to the match for Derthona who, driven by Obasohan and Severini, reached a double-digit lead midway through the half (19-9), before suffering the comeback and overtaking by the opponent at the end of the period (21-22 at 10') . In the second quarter the team coached by De Raffaele digs into the groove action after action, increasing in defense and continuing to find fluidity in attack: at half-time Leoni ahead 44-33.
After returning from the locker rooms, the match continued with the same leitmotif as the second quarter, with Bertram leading the way and repelling every attempt by the opposition to come back: at 30' the score was 68-54. In the final period, the Lions, with a series of three-point baskets, further widened the gap and won 94-76.
Coach Walter De Raffaele said after the game: “We were coming off two good, excellent performances against Brescia and Trento, where the only thing missing, especially in the latter, was a win. Tonight, the boys played a solid game on both ends of the court against a team with great offensive talent. Tonight, we created and hit many good shots with different players, moving the ball (20 assists), and paying more attention to turnovers in the second half. We're enjoying the win and staying in touch with our playoff dreams. It's no surprise that Baldasso plays like this; he can score in so many ways and in all situations, and tonight he scored with great consistency. Offensive rebounds, especially from the smaller players, were very important in maintaining control and momentum throughout the game. I thank Candi and Radošević who, despite their aches and pains, gave us minutes in the rotation . ”
