Napoli Basket defeated Una Hotels Reggio Emilia 99-93 on October 3, 2026, handing the visitors their second defeat in two games in the early league campaign after a nearly two-and-a-half-hour contest marked by heavy fouls and high tension, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported.
Reggio Emilia Takes Early Lead Behind Rossato
The match began with a fractured rhythm, featuring more whistles than field goals in the opening minutes. Una Hotels established the game’s initial momentum despite the physical start, leaning on strong play from Rossato and an aggressive stance from Uglietti. Reggio Emilia surged ahead 18-9 by the sixth minute, forcing Napoli coach Repesa to burn an early timeout. The visitors extended their margin to 12 points before closing out the first period ahead 23-34. Rossato dominated the frame with 15 points, shooting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc for a 21 valuation.
Napoli Responds After the Intermission
Napoli, battling visible fatigue from their recent Eurocup commitments, struggled with frustration through the second quarter. Una Hotels maintained discipline to preserve and build upon their lead. However, when Reggio’s defensive intensity dipped and the hosts dialed up their aggression, Napoli mounted a swift 10-0 counter-break to narrow the gap to 37-40 midway through the frame. Brown added a deep three-pointer to draw Repesa’s squad level shortly after, and Napoli edged ahead by a single point at halftime, leading 50-49.
Fouls Mount in a Tense Second Half
The second half brought sustained volatility as a visibly agitated Reggio side lost control of the game’s flow. Caruso and his Napoli teammates repeatedly pushed their lead to six points while the visitors fought to stay within striking distance. Both teams traded sloppy turnovers and erratic plays late in the third quarter before Barford sank a buzzer-beating shot to push Una Hotels back in front 77-76 heading into the final ten minutes. The lead proved fleeting as Dowtin sparked a renewed Napoli push following a tactical stoppage by Repesa.
Free Throws Seal the Victory for Repesa’s Side
Reggio Emilia battled through foul trouble, playing the stretch run without Rossato and Uglietti after both fouled out, while their frontcourt struggled to leave an impact. Trailing in the final minute, Barford hit another critical three-pointer to keep Una Hotels close. With 15 seconds remaining, Severini converted just one of two free throws to tie the game for Reggio. On the ensuing possession, Dowtin made one of two from the charity stripe, and a defensive rebound breakdown by Ogbeide allowed Napoli to retain possession. Dowtin then sealed the 99-93 final scoreline from the free-throw line after an unsportsmanlike foul by Brown.
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