Crucial match for the Knights who face Aurora Desio, a team that in the standings is roommates with the 18 points of thirteenth place, on the edge of the hot zone.
Full teams after months of precariousness for both due to injuries.
The start is rather balanced and with appreciable plays from both sides; Legnano finds repeated points in Marino and Sacchettini with good initiatives, while Desio divides the offensive plays with all the players on the pitch, even if Sodero is often an offensive protagonist, with the SAE Scientifica accelerating after the middle of the quarter and finishing ahead 19 -22 after the first period.
In the second quarter Mazzoleni and Klanskis drag Desio to -1, but Legnano does not disunite and with Marino, Sipala, Fragonara and Scali settles at a 7/8 point lead which is rounded to 11 by Planezio’s triple which closes the first half game at 31-42.
After the long break Legnano also reaches +14 at 33-47 with Sacchettini’s free throws, but thanks to the free throws, Desio manages to stay in the wake, sailing on a disadvantage that is often at the limits of double figures.
The quarter ends in balance with 17 points on each side and at the 30th minute siren the score is 48-59.
In the last half Desio tries to increase the pace and raise the defense. The pressing leads to some recoveries and Fumagalli’s streak helps the Brianza team, but essentially the Knights manage not to suffer particularly from Aurora’s tactical move which nibbles away at points up to -6, but a super Fragonara and a providential triple from Planezio send the Knights to +9 at 70-79 which marks the virtual end of the match which will then end at 72-82.
A convincing victory for Legnano who finds Sacchettini again and the presence near the basket that had been missing for over 15 days. A victory that is not yet synonymous with exiting the tunnel, but which certainly boosts morale in view of another particularly important match against Brianza Basket next Sunday at PalaBorsani
2024-02-04 04:58:09
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