Bertram Tortona defeated Nutribullet Treviso 87-76 at the Nova Arena, snapping a five-game losing streak in the LBA, Sportando reported.
The hosts led for all 40 minutes on their 71st club anniversary. Former players Macura and Chapman started for the visitors.
Tortona started strong with a 4-0 run ignited by Karim Jallow. Macura picked up two quick fouls and left the floor for Cappelletti.
The Lions maintained their edge to close the opening frame at 22-20. Russell claimed the first visiting advantage at 22-23 before captain Pecchia answered for Derthona.
An 8-2 run pushed Tortona ahead by seven points at 32-25. Fluid ball movement generated a 43-33 maximum margin before coach Marcelo Nicola called timeout.
The stoppage sparked an immediate 6-0 response from Treviso. Both teams entered the locker room at halftime with the score standing at 44-39.
Jallow opened the second half scoring to make it 46-39. Maddox added five straight points to restore a comfortable 61-50 cushion for the hosts.
Late frame scoring surges, featuring Eboua, pushed the score to 71-60 heading into the final ten minutes. Senglin opened the fourth quarter scoring as the Piedmont side preserved an eight-to-ten point cushion.
Coach Fioretti called a timeout at 79-70 with five minutes remaining on the clock. Tortona closed out the contest without major trouble to secure the win.
Treviso remains near the top of the LBA standings despite the defeat. Vital watched the proceedings from the tribune ahead of an anticipated return to the court.
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