The second day of the Serie A2 of the National Basketball League. After a bombastic start, with several games concluded after an Overtime or played point to point, the Regular Season continues. The first day left room for several themes: in the article Recap of in-depth analysis of the individual matches, the day after the end of the first day, it was possible to give a first look to some of the players and teams that promise surprises or important confirmations.
As for the Fortitudo Kigili Bologna troubled and difficult start, with a bad defeat following a psychological breakdown after returning from half-time. But Dalmonte’s men need to improve and the season is still long: unity and balance still need to be found. It will take time.
In anticipation of a Playoff Session (and Play-out) that promises to be extremely exciting and hard-fought, even if we are still at the beginning of the new basketball year, the column continues “Palla A2“, per introduce the day ahead.
To open the Green Group the challenge between Benacquista and Urania, both defeated in the first match by several points and looking for revenge. Abdel Fall on the rebound and Mike Lewis in the offensive phase are the keys to the Lazio match: if in good shape, both are essential players for the two areas of the pitch. Then it’s time for the Reale Mutua Torino match, hunting for the first point this season. Despite the victory on the first day, due to the company penalty of two points they are still bottom of the standings. They will face Juvi Cremona, the team that has currently scored the fewest points (only 57 in the first match against Kienergia Rieti). Vanoli Basket Cremona (winner of the LNP Super Cup) then faces the Moncada Energy Agrigento, fresh from a point-to-point defeat against Trapani. It is then the turn of the first seasonal match of the Mascio Treviglio Group, which challenges the Stella Azzurra away to Rome. Both in great difficulty, especially in the construction phase, will have to rely on collective performance, on both sides. It is then the turn of a splendid match between Assigeco Piacenza, who returns to play at home at PalaBanca, and Novipiù Monferrato, capable of giving over 21 points to the previous opponent. Match that promises to be intense, especially in the small area under the basket: Aaron Carver in the first day he made a double – double, putting 18 rebounds on the scoresheet, many of which in the offensive phase. Dominant in that area of the field, he will have to be able to repeat himself to stop the incredible realization potential of Mcgusty and Sabatini, with excellent percentages from the arc. The last challenge between Cantù and Rieti concludes the Green Round: both victorious in the first day, they want to repeat themselves to continue the positive streak and maintain a high position in the standings.
In the Girone Rosso it is precisely there Fortitudo to open the dance. After the defeat of the first day, a shock is needed by Effe, which still needs a precise game balance and greatly improve the three-point shooting percentages. The opponent, however, is not simple: it will be there HDL Nardowhich will field a Mitchell Poletti in great form and Top Scorer of the entire first day of A2. The second game sees APU Udine and Pazienza San Severo face off, both winners and both eager for a place in the Playoffs, especially after the painful defeat in the final last year for APU: this could be the good year for Coach Boniciolli’s men. ?
La Pazienza San Severo, on the other hand, has just returned from a victory against RivieraBanca Rimini, a team that will return to play at home against Forlì and that must absolutely find a Tassinari still in difficulty (0/5 from the arc in the last game and still in the running-in phase ). Gesteco Cividale reaches Lombardy: for the first time in their history, the Friulians will play a Serie A2 match away. In Mantua there is a challenge from Playoff flavor, between two of the teams that could prove to be a real revelation, without big names and individuality, but with a well-established game system and a collaborative attacking phase and with many assists. The last three matches see the current leaders Pistoia, able to go in triple figures on the first day, to challenge a Tassi Group Ferrara in difficulty especially from the point of view of realization: no player of the Emilian Roster has exceeded 12 points in the last match. Of course, it should be emphasized that they played against the APU, notoriously among the teams with the best defense in the league, but the unknown remains alive. Finally, the other Emilian, the Tramec Cento, reaches Chiusi. Umana will play with “bitter blood” after the previous Overtime defeat against HDL Nardò, and will be able to count on the triples of Medford and Martini. Finally, the match between Mokambo Chieti and OraSí Ravenna will end the day, the latter in great defensive difficulty given the over one hundred points suffered against Pistoia. The ambition of staying in A2 alone will not be enough without good performances throughout the season: a shock will be needed.
