At the BTS Arena the thirteenth matchday of Serie A offers an intense and content-rich challenge, but the final verdict smiles onAPU Old Wild West Udinewhich conquers Trento 75-82. For the Dolomiti Energia Trentino the great regret remains of a comeback that was only caressed about, but capable of igniting the public and leaving positive signals despite the knockout.
The approach to the match rewarded the Friulian team, more solid and continuous right from the start. Udine takes advantage of Trento’s initial offensive difficulties and builds the first tear thanks to a Bendzius dominant in rebounding and accurate from the arc. Christon and Dawkins gave rhythm to the away attack, while the Eagle struggled to find fluidity, clinging to the initiatives of Jones and Aldridge. Turnovers and baskets conceded in transition they dig the furrow that sends the teams to half-time on 31-45.
Upon returning to the pitch, the emotional inertia of the match changes. Trento raises the defensive intensitymoves the ball better and finds precious energy under the basket with Bayehecapable of giving physicality and presence to the painting. Udine also touches the +16but the Bianconeri are not disunited: Steward, Hassan e Battle they lead a partial that brings the Eagle back into contact, completely reopening the game before the last quarter.
The ending is full of tension and enthusiasm. Trento scores a 10-0 breakcarried away by the audience at the BTS Arena, and reaches up to -1giving the feeling of being able to complete a sensational comeback. However, Udine’s clarity emerges in decisive possessions: Mekowulu is glacial to liberos, Bendzius strikes at key moments e Christon finally closes from the line.
Il 75-82 final rewards the concreteness of Apu, but Dolomiti Energia Trentino he leaves the field to applauseaware of having shown character, reaction and pride. A defeat that stings, but leaves one behind encouraging insights in view of the continuation of the season..
Serie A – 13th matchday
Dolomiti Energia Trentino – APU Old Wild West Udine 75-82
Partial: 15-21, 16-24, 20-13, 24-24
Campo: BTS Arena – Trento
Regular season
Trento:
29/77 from two points (37.7%), 9/31 from three (29.0%), 8/9 from free throws (88.9%).
Rebounds 43 (20 offensive, 23 defensive), assists 13, blocks 2, steals 3, turnovers 10, fouls committed 19.
Udine:
30/65 from two points (46.2%), 9/24 from three (37.5%), 13/17 from free throws (76.5%).
Rebounds 42 (15 offensive, 27 defensive), assists 15, blocks 2, steals 6, turnovers 14, fouls committed 19.
