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It’s the seventh weekend of Italian basketball, with Serie A delivering exciting matchups among teams that no one would have predicted to be this high up in the standings early on. Trento vs. Trieste stands as proof, with these two teams occupying first and second place, respectively. Trento remains unbeaten after six games, while Trieste has only one loss, which came against Reggio Emilia.
Another intriguing game features Olimpia Milano and Reyer Venezia—a match that was, until recently, one of the primary battles for the championship title. Venice is on the upswing after a nightmarish start in the first three rounds, while Milan looks to recover from a heavy loss to Trento and their Euroleague derby defeat on Halloween.
Virtus Bologna faces a struggling Varese side on the road. Coach Banchi’s team has been flawless in the league, while Varese sits near the bottom with just one win this season. Reggio Emilia and Tortona promise to deliver a show, especially with the Piedmont team’s strong offense. The Emilia side, though solid defensively, has yet to impress on the offensive end, and will need a well-rounded performance to secure a win.
Naples is still in search of their first points of the season as they take on Trapani. It’s an almost insurmountable challenge for the Neapolitans against an ambitious, talented Sicilian team, despite being a newly promoted side. Then there’s Cremona-Brescia, the Lombardy derby of this seventh Serie A matchday. Sassari, in a deep crisis, seeks a much-needed win against Pistoia at the PalaSerradimigni. Last but not least, the clash between Treviso and Sassari, where both teams are competing for valuable points as they sit near the bottom of the standings.
