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Trento’s ten-game winning streak came to an end with a 107-99 loss at Trapani, narrowing their lead to just two points. The Sicilian team shone with a stellar performance from Alibegovic (30 points), supported by Brown (14), Horton (12), and Robinson (11 points, 9 assists). Trento put up a strong fight with six players scoring in double figures, including Ford and Lamb (17 points each), Bayehe (16), and Pecchia (14), but Trapani prevailed in the end.
Brescia also closed in on the top spot with a 97-84 victory over last-place Napoli. Della Valle (17 points) and Burnell (15) led the charge, while Napoli relied in vain on Pangos and Bentil (14 points each).
It was a bitter night for Virtus Bologna, defeated 78-70 by Trieste. The Emilian side struggled against an inspired Ross (19 points) and Uthoff (12), while Zizic (16) and Cordinier (14) couldn’t turn the tide for the home team. Similarly, Milan fell in the Lombard derby against Varese, losing 94-92. Olimpia wasted its final possession as Mannion and Bolmaro missed crucial shots. Johnson (21 points) and former Milan player Sykes (17) powered Varese to a critical win.
The evening ended with a thrilling last-second victory for Treviso over Cremona (87-84), secured by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Bowman (23 points). Olisevicius (15) and Macura (12) also stood out for Treviso, while Willis and Owens (14 points each) kept Cremona in contention until the final moments.
