Changes at the top after round
The clash of the day with second place at stake went to Cantù, which defeated Milan 67-59 behind 19 points and 5 assists from Nicolas Mazzarino. “We fought hard, well beyond our potential, and the reward was huge” said coach Trinchieri.
Siena took full advantage and took a two-win lead at the top thanks to its home victory over Virtus Bologna (92-80). Ksistof Lavrinovic had 17 and Rimantas Kaukenas added 15, although it was Bologna’s Kennedy Winston who led all scorers with 26.
On the other courts, big guns Roma and Treviso continue their slide towards the bottom with defeats in Caserta and Cremona respectively.