Pallacanestro Trieste head coach Francesco Taccetti emphasized his roster’s collective resilience following a hard-fought LBA victory against Tezenis Verona, noting that the squad’s underlying discipline proved decisive in a high-scoring encounter. “Tanti complimenti a Verona, una squadra che ci ha messo tanto in difficoltà, hanno idee chiare e giocano una bella pallacanestro,” Taccetti stated in the post-match press room, acknowledging the opponent’s tactical clarity despite Trieste putting up 108 points on the board.
Collective Effort Overcomes Defensive Lapses
While neither side played flawless defense on the night, Taccetti pointed to small, unheralded plays in the open floor as the separator. The Trieste coach highlighted an overall team efficiency rating of 115, stressing that victories stem from a cumulative contribution rather than individual heroics. “Tanti piccoli numeri, a prescindere da protagonisti individuali, che dimostrano che questa squadra lotta e vuole vincere di squadra,” Taccetti remarked, praising his players for staying solid under pressure and avoiding disorganized possessions during critical stretches.
The coaching staff entered the fixture with a clear blueprint to neutralize Verona’s rebounding threat. Trieste executed that plan effectively in the first half. However, Taccetti admitted that some changes led to slippage in the second half, allowing the visitors to capitalize on second-chance opportunities.
Building Momentum From Previous Success
The performance against Verona follows an encouraging stretch for the biancorossi. Earlier in the campaign, coverage from Il Piccolo detailed how Trieste secured their first two points of the season by defeating Cantù at PalaRubini. That outing featured a crisp 25 assists against just seven turnovers, reinforcing the club’s early-season standing atop the league’s low-turnover metrics with an average of 9.3 giveaways per contest.
Reflecting on that turnaround, Taccetti noted that the squad successfully translated daily training habits onto the court when the stakes were highest. The victory over Cantù instilled renewed belief within the locker room, validating the team’s ongoing tactical preparations.
Taccetti continues to view defensive containment as the engine for Trieste’s transition game and overall rhythm. By disrupting opposing ball-handlers early in the shot clock, the team aims to generate high-percentage looks while simultaneously energizing the home supporters at PalaRubini. With the LBA schedule moving rapidly, Trieste intends to lean on its growing depth—including the steady integration of Galloway—to maintain consistency in tightly contested finishes.
