Legnano mounted a furious second-half charge from a 19-point deficit before falling 72-75 to league leader Leonessa Brescia at the Soevis Arena in front of more than 1,500 spectators. The hard-fought Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro clash saw the home side claw back within a single possession in the final seconds, though Brescia ultimately secured the narrow victory at the free-throw line.
A Difficult First Half Against the League Leader
Entering the marquee matchup following summer roster restructuring, Legnano struggled early to crack the physical and disciplined defense put up by the visitors from Brescia. Sabatini, Lombardi, and Santinon dictated the early tempo for the league leaders. While Scali and Marek Dolezaj provided flashes of offense for the hosts, the opening quarter ended with Brescia holding a 14-20 advantage.
The second period brought an initial spark when Dolezaj ignited the crowd with back-to-back spectacular dunks, narrowing the gap to 24-26. However, Leonessa answered immediately with a decisive 15-4 run orchestrated by Sabatini, Da Ros, and Lombardi. That surge pushed the visitors ahead 28-41 by halftime.
Legnano Reduces 19-Point Deficit in Third Quarter
Troubles mounted for the Knights immediately after the break. At the 22-minute mark, Brescia stretched its lead to a game-high 19 points at 28-47, appearing to put the contest out of reach. Instead, Legnano found a fresh wave of intensity.
Dolezaj took control in the paint, receiving crucial perimeter support from teammate Oboe as the hosts steadily chipped away at the deficit. Point by point, the margin evaporated, and Legnano closed the third quarter trailing by just six points at 53-59.
Final-Minute Drama at the Soevis Arena
The final frame transformed into a tense, possession-by-possession battle. Brescia relied on veteran poise, seemingly delivering a fatal blow when David Burns drained a deep three-pointer to make it 63-71 with just two minutes remaining.
The Knights refused to fold. Maintaining intense defensive pressure, Legnano scrambled back into contention until Oboe converted a clutch basket with ten seconds left on the game clock, shrinking the margin to 72-73. Forced to foul, Legnano watched as Klanjscek calmly converted his free throws to seal the 72-75 final scoreline.
Standings and Next Steps for the Knights
Nonostante l’amaro in bocca per il risultato dopo essere risaliti da meno d diciannove, la sconfitta si è rivelata diversa da quelle rimediate contro Lumezzane e Imola per la capacità di reazione. The performance demonstrated that Legnano can compete directly with opponents built explicitly for promotion.
The Knights have one week to review game tape and prepare for their upcoming schedule, which includes their first Sicilian road trip of the season to face Capo d’Orlando.
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