Playoff semifinal, Game 1: Virtus Bologna vs Derthona Basket 44-24 after 20′

First Quarter

Virtus starts well driven by an excellent Belinelli able to sign the 6-0 run on his own. The abstinence of the guests lasted until 10-0, then Tortona began to grind out good deeds by taking excellent shots even if not all of them turned into baskets. After 8′ the scoreboard speaks clearly and says 20-8: Tortona tries to do his best, but for now Virtus’ greatest resources make the difference. At the end of the first fraction we are on 23-13.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter Virtus continues to keep its lead strongly, but Tortona never gives up despite the bad night from beyond the arc (0/12). 4′ from the end, the hosts reach their maximum lead on +17 with the counter-attack led by Shengelia and created by Cordinier. After a while, the record extends to +20 thanks to a great black and white push towards victory in game 1. The first half ends 44-24.