The Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) concluded its 21st round of play on Friday, with a thrilling finish in Milan highlighting the action. EA7 Emporio Armani Milano narrowly defeated Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù 88-86, solidifying their position in the league standings. This latest round of fixtures has reshaped the playoff picture as teams battle for positioning with the regular season nearing its conclusion.
The round saw several decisive results, including a narrow victory for Banco di Sardegna Sassari over Dolomiti Energia Trentino, 96-99. Virtus Olidata Bologna continued their dominant form with a road win against Guerri Napoli, 71-90. UNA Hotels Reggio Emilia delivered a strong performance, defeating Pallacanestro Trieste 97-61. Umana Reyer Venezia secured a hard-fought win against NutriBullet Treviso Basket, 90-91, while Openjobmetis Varese triumphed over APU Old Wild West Udine, 81-92. Bertram Derthona Tortona too secured a win against Vanoli Basket Cremona, 85-78.
Current LBA Standings
As of March 9, 2026, the LBA standings are as follows:
- Virtus Olidata Bologna: 34 points (17 wins, 3 losses)
- Germani Brescia: 30 points (15 wins, 4 losses)
- EA7 Emporio Armani Milano: 30 points (15 wins, 5 losses)
- Umana Reyer Venezia: 28 points (14 wins, 5 losses)
- Bertram Derthona Tortona: 26 points (13 wins, 7 losses)
- Pallacanestro Trieste: 20 points (10 wins, 9 losses)
- Dolomiti Energia Trentino: 18 points (9 wins, 11 losses)
- UNA Hotels Reggio Emilia: 16 points (8 wins, 11 losses)
- Openjobmetis Varese: 16 points (8 wins, 12 losses)
- APU Old Wild West Udine: 16 points (8 wins, 12 losses)
- Vanoli Basket Cremona: 16 points (8 wins, 12 losses)
- Guerri Napoli: 14 points (7 wins, 12 losses)
- Banco di Sardegna Sassari: 14 points (7 wins, 13 losses)
- Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù: 10 points (5 wins, 15 losses)
- NutriBullet Treviso Basket: 6 points (3 wins, 16 losses)
Milano’s Narrow Escape Against Cantù
Friday’s matchup between Olimpia Milano and Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù proved to be a nail-biter, with Milano ultimately prevailing 88-86. According to Eurohoops, Giampaolo Ricci led the scoring for Milano with 22 points, while Shavon Shields added 16. Cantù put up a strong fight, led by Oumar Ballo’s impressive double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds. Erick Green and Xavier Sneed each contributed 15 points for Cantù, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome Milano’s home-court advantage. A late attempt by Green to win the game at the buzzer fell short, securing the victory for Milano.
This win is significant for Milano, pushing them to 15-5 on the season and solidifying their third-place standing in the LBA. The game highlighted the competitive nature of the league, with both teams demonstrating resilience and determination. For Cantù, the loss continues a challenging season, leaving them near the bottom of the standings.
Looking Ahead
The LBA season is rapidly approaching its climax, with teams vying for playoff positioning. Virtus Bologna currently holds a commanding lead, but the battle for the remaining playoff spots is fierce. The next round of fixtures promises more exciting basketball action as teams continue to push for favorable seeding. Cantù will seem to turn their season around, while Milano aims to maintain its momentum and climb the standings.
Fans can stay updated on the latest LBA news, scores, and standings on the official LBA website and through various sports news outlets. The league’s official website provides detailed schedules, results, and team information, ensuring fans can follow their favorite teams throughout the season.
The next scheduled match for Cantù is April 12th against Sassari, according to Flashscore.
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