Desio, Italy – Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù will look to rebound from a recent loss when they host Pallacanestro Trieste on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the PalaDesio. Both teams are coming off defeats – Cantù fell to Tortona, whereas Trieste was beaten at home by Venezia – adding extra importance to this Lega Basket Serie A contest. The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:30 PM local time (18:30 CET).
This matchup features two teams vying for positioning in the league standings as the regular season progresses. Cantù currently holds the 6th position with an 11-10 record, while Trieste sits just behind them in 7th at 10-11. A win for either side could significantly impact their playoff hopes.
How to Watch Pallacanestro Cantù vs. Pallacanestro Trieste
Italian basketball fans can catch the action live on LBATV. No other broadcast details were immediately available, but LBATV is the primary domestic broadcaster for Serie A games.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Record
The historical series favors Pallacanestro Trieste, who lead with 4 wins to Cantù’s 2 in their six previous encounters. However, Cantù has been strong at home in this rivalry, boasting a 1-1 record in matches played at the PalaDesio.
The first meeting between these two teams this season took place on January 11, 2026, with Trieste emerging victorious with an 84-79 win. Ramsey led the way for Trieste with 20 points and 7 fouls drawn, earning a performance index rating of 22. Toscano-Anderson contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the winning side.
Injury Report: Key Players Sidelined
Both teams will be without key contributors due to injury. For Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù, Chris Chiozza remains sidelined with a muscular injury. His absence is a blow to Cantù’s backcourt rotation.
Pallacanestro Trieste faces a more significant injury crisis. Davide Moretti is out due to an Achilles tendon issue, while Markel Brown is unavailable with a myotendinous lesion in his left hip. Jeff Brooks is continuing his recovery from calcaneal osteoplasty surgery on his right foot, aimed at resolving Haglund’s deformity. The cumulative effect of these absences will test Trieste’s depth.
Familiar Face: Jeff Brooks’ Cantù Connection
There’s a familiar face for Trieste fans in this contest. Jeff Brooks previously played for Pallacanestro Cantù during the 2012-2013 season, where he averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. His experience with the club could provide valuable insight for Trieste.
Coaching Perspectives
Walter De Raffaele, coach of Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù, acknowledged the challenge posed by Trieste. “We are playing against a very talented team, which has also performed well in the Basketball Champions League,” De Raffaele said. “Tactically, Trieste can count on several possibilities that allow them to deploy atypical lineups, with number fives capable of opening the field or with physically very strong setups in the area. They then have great quality in the guards, especially Ramsey. It will be a game where containing the one-on-one situations and the presence on the rebound will be two crucial keys, as will the physical impact we have on the game. We have added Robinson, we hope his experience can help shorten the normal learning times of the group, because he is a player who has presented himself with great motivation and in condition.”
Officiating Crew
The game will be officiated by Saverio Lanzarini, Gianluca Capotorto, and Fabrizio Paglialunga.
What’s Next for Both Teams
Following this contest, Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù will return to the PalaDesio on April 4, 2026, to face Banco di Sardegna Sassari. Pallacanestro Trieste will travel to face Virtus Olidata Bologna on April 13, 2026.
This Sunday’s game promises to be a hard-fought battle between two teams eager to secure a favorable position in the Serie A standings. With key players sidelined for both sides, the contributions from the supporting cast will be crucial. Fans can expect a competitive and exciting matchup at the PalaDesio.
