Reggio Emilia defeats Derthona 93-86 in Lega Basket

Reggio Emilia secured a 93-86 victory over Derthona in the third round of the Lega Basket, marking their first win of the season. Despite Derthona maintaining a narrow lead at halftime (48-47), Reggio Emilia utilized a 19-0 run early in the second half to seize control. Key performances for Reggio Emilia included Visconti with 24 points and Barford with 21 points.

Ahead of Derthona’s upcoming EuroCup match against Aris, coach Vasilis Spanoulis praised the talent within the Derthona roster, specifically noting their skilled guards and significant budget. Spanoulis emphasized the importance of emotional management and maintaining team identity regardless of the scoreline.