Umana Reyer Venezia Edges Bertram Derthona Tortona in Thrilling Game 5 to Advance in Serie A Playoffs

Umana Reyer Venezia secured a hard-fought 89-83 victory over Bertram Derthona Tortona in Game 5 of the Lega A Basket quarterfinals on May 26, 2026, at Palasport Taliercio in Venezia, Italy. The win clinched the series for Venezia, propelling them to the next round of the playoffs. The game, which saw Tortona battle valiantly until the final moments, underscored the intensity of the best-of-five matchup.

Game Summary: A Nail-Biting Finish

The contest unfolded as a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading leads throughout the four quarters. According to Sofascore, Venezia’s resilience in the final minutes proved decisive. The scoreline reflected a back-and-forth affair, with key contributions from standout players on both sides. The final margin of 6 points highlighted the competitiveness of the series, which had already seen three previous games decided by single digits.

While data4basket.com reported a different final score of 75-78 in favor of Tortona, the discrepancy remains unresolved. Sofascore’s detailed play-by-play and head-to-head statistics, including a breakdown of quarter-by-quarter scores (Q1: 23-23, Q2: 48-40, Q3: 68-66, Q4: 89-83), align with the official narrative of Venezia’s triumph. The team’s ability to maintain composure in the closing moments proved critical.

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