07.02.2026 – 19.00 – Challenge from high specific weight for the Trieste Basketball, busy tomorrow, Sunday 8 Februaryeveryone 17.30 at the New Arena against the Bertram Derthona Tortona. There’s more than that up for grabs two pointsbut one key position in the rankings: with a victory, in fact, i red and white they would bypass the Piedmontese, taking themselves to fifth place. Trieste arrives at the appointment after one intense weekmarked by close commitments Between championship ed Europa. In Serie A the coaching team Israel Gonzalez he passed Treviso at the end of a physical and hard-fought derbyconfirming solidity and character in decisive moments. In Basketball Champions Leagueinstead, one arrived defeat against Nymburkmatured at the end of a long balanced race decided by some key stepsbut useful in terms of growth of the group. On the other hand, Tortona lives a phase of alternation between good performance and drops in continuity. The coaching team Foils he often played decisive matches in last possessionsshowing offensive qualities but also some difficulty in maintaining intensity and defensive solidity for all forty minutes. Among the protagonists stand out Christian Vitalmain offensive reference, e Prentiss Hubbcapable of making an impact when he finds rhythm, while under the basket Dominik Olejniczak guarantees physicality and rebounding presence.
Coach Gonzálezthinking back to the first leg won by Trieste 91-81 al PalaTriesteunderlines the growth shown by the team during the match: “We didn’t start well, but we managed to improve rebound e defensive transitioncontrolling key players like Olejniczak e Vital. It was a growing match.” In view of tomorrow’s challenge, attention is focused on aspects to improve: “Their strength is the offensive qualityespecially in counterattack ea defensive rebound. These are elements in which we were not up to par in the last match: we will have to make a difference step forwardFinally, a look at themental aspect: “It will be fundamental. There is a bit of tirednessbut they will be useful concentration and presence to compete to the end.” Two-way ball all 17.30 at the New Arena: a worthwhile race points, ranking and confidence in a crucial moment of the season.
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