Authoritative victory for Sassari who also beats Venice in race-3

Sassari prevails in game-3 against Venice and now coach Piero Bucchi’s team leads the series 2-1. The challenge was decided in the third quarter when Dinamo put the high gears by placing a third quarter from 26-14. A clear victory for Dinamo with the contribution of the whole team with a very balanced attack thanks to Jamal Jones’ 15 points, followed by Stefano Gentile’s 14 coming off the bench and 10 with 9 assists by Chris Dowe. 80-69 the final.

FIRST FOURTH

The Dinamo quintet sees the same performers as in the first two matches, namely: Dowe, Kruslin, Jones, Bendzius and Stephens. Reyer who instead changes compared to the first two appointments and answers with Spissu, Granger, Parks, Willis and Watt. After less than a minute of play Jones has two fouls sanctioned which force Bucchi to insert Raspino. Dinamo immediately ahead 5-1, to which Venice responds with a mini run of 5-0. Two bombs from Bendzius make it 10-6 in the 4th minute in favor of Banco. A counterattack by Willis and a triple by Spssiu bring Umana back forward. Beautiful game played at a very high pace, with Willis putting in the 14-15 bomb in the 6th minute. Diop was also on the field: the placement of the long shot from Sassari gives the hosts a new +1. Stefano Gentile also gets into the game who is not a person from the corner, 18-14 in the 8th minute. Another partial of the lagoon signed by Willis and Spissu, while Diop from the line scores the 20-18 with which the first quarter ends.

SECOND FOURTH

The first basket is from the enterprising Raspino, Tessitori is also on the pitch and looks good. Human who puts his head back on with the triple of captain Bramos. Venice runs the field well and Mokoka makes it 22-25 in the 13th minute. Reyer continues her good momentum: two more from Bramos, 22-27 in the 14th minute. Banco sews up with Diop and Robinson, 27-27 in the middle of the second period. But that’s not all because Sassari with Treier signs the +2, but on the opposite side replies with a jumper Parks: it’s still perfect parity. The home team finds offensive strength from Dowe and Stephens, 33-31 in the 17th minute. In the final quarter Dinamo increases the engine revs and closes ahead on 41-35 with the last correction to the hoop by Robison.

THIRD FOURTH

Sassari starts in the best way with five points in a row from Jones, to which is added the dunk by Stephens, a heavy 7-0 that splits the game, 48-35 in the 21st minute. Reyer swerves and Dinamo doesn’t forgive, 49-35 in the 22nd minute. Watt interrupts the Sardinians’ run, but Jones puts in two consecutive bombs to score 55-37 and Banco runs away. Also comes the +20 (57-37) in favor of Dinamo with the unresponsive orogranata. Venice wakes up thanks to Spissu’s triple, but Diop’s 2+1 game gives Bucchi’s boys +20 again. Venice finds a triple with Moraschini who rekindles a feeble hope for the Venetians, 63-47 in the 28th minute. Gentile continues his excellent game and the third fraction ends on 65-49.

FOURTH BEDROOM

Mokoka’s triple opens and then Tessitori’s: immediately 6-0 Reyer and -10 for the Venetians who still believe in it. Dinamo returns to move the retina with the excellent Jones. Treier also makes an important contribution and together with Down and Kruslin who finally get their hands on the match, 75-57 in the 35th minute. Shortly afterwards Kruslin was penalized for an unsportsmanlike foul, but Venice only found points from the line with Spissu. In the 38th minute Willis’ free throws made it 77-66; Reyer doesn’t agree with Parks and packs a 2+1, 77-69 with 1’44” to go. Gentile’s triple closes the contest definitively. 80-69 the final.