Another victory for Napoli Basketball, who defeated Niners Chemnitz 112-90 away in round seven of EuroCup Group C.
The Azzurri pulled away in the second quarter, weathered the German team’s comeback in the third, and dominated the final period to secure their seventh win in as many games, keeping top spot in the group. Six players scored in double figures for Repesa's squad, led by Dowtin Jr. with 20 points.
Napoli started strong through Seljaas and Tarczewski; Faggian made it 7-10, but King answered to tie the game. Led by Ramsey and Dowtin Jr., the Azzurri attempted an initial push (11-18), but the hosts stayed close thanks to Smith. Late baskets from Faggian and Petrucelli closed the quarter at 22-24. The second quarter belonged entirely to Coach Repesa's side. After an early equalizer by Burnham, Napoli went on an 18-0 run fueled by three-pointers from Spissu, Petrucelli, and Ramsey, alongside a basket by team captain Caruso. The hosts hit back from beyond the arc through Smith and Williams, cutting the deficit to nine (37-46) with Van Saeckendorff. However, Dowtin Jr. and Tarczewski pushed Napoli ahead again, and free throws from Jack White made it 41-59 at the break.
Chemnitz delivered a strong third quarter. Williams struck from long range, while Atkins and Mikesell brought the score to 63-68. The Azzurri responded through Petrucelli, and baskets from Seljaas, Dowtin, and Spissu restored Repesa's team to a double-digit lead, heading into the final break up 69-79. The Azzurri were dominant in the fourth quarter. Dowtin Jr. opened with three-pointers, Caruso added eight consecutive points, and Napoli pulled away to a 28-point lead (110-82) behind Spissu and Ramsey. The final minutes simply settled the score at 90-112. Another victory for Napoli makes it 7 out of 7 and cements top spot in EuroCup.
Statement of Coach Repesa:
"The key to victory was controlling the rebounds and managing turnovers. When we did that, we played great basketball, as we showed in the second and fourth quarters. In the first quarter we had six turnovers and gave up easy baskets. Our opponents are great perimeter shooters, and whenever our defense became less aggressive during the game, they shot high percentages. Our stronger defense made the difference. I'm pleased with the win, which brings us one step closer to qualification—our primary goal—but now we want to do everything we can to finish first or second in the group and secure home-court advantage for the playoffs."
Napoli Basketball returns to action next Sunday, November 15, at 5:00 PM at the Alcott Arena against Pallacanestro Trieste for round eight of Serie A.
Napoli started strong through Seljaas and Tarczewski; Faggian made it 7-10, but King answered to tie the game. Led by Ramsey and Dowtin Jr., the Azzurri attempted an initial push (11-18), but the hosts stayed close thanks to Smith. Late baskets from Faggian and Petrucelli closed the quarter at 22-24. The second quarter belonged entirely to Coach Repesa's side. After an early equalizer by Burnham, Napoli went on an 18-0 run fueled by three-pointers from Spissu, Petrucelli, and Ramsey, alongside a basket by team captain Caruso. The hosts hit back from beyond the arc through Smith and Williams, cutting the deficit to nine (37-46) with Van Saeckendorff. However, Dowtin Jr. and Tarczewski pushed Napoli ahead again, and free throws from Jack White made it 41-59 at the break.
Chemnitz delivered a strong third quarter. Williams struck from long range, while Atkins and Mikesell brought the score to 63-68. The Azzurri responded through Petrucelli, and baskets from Seljaas, Dowtin, and Spissu restored Repesa's team to a double-digit lead, heading into the final break up 69-79. The Azzurri were dominant in the fourth quarter. Dowtin Jr. opened with three-pointers, Caruso added eight consecutive points, and Napoli pulled away to a 28-point lead (110-82) behind Spissu and Ramsey. The final minutes simply settled the score at 90-112. Another victory for Napoli makes it 7 out of 7 and cements top spot in EuroCup.
Statement of Coach Repesa:
"The key to victory was controlling the rebounds and managing turnovers. When we did that, we played great basketball, as we showed in the second and fourth quarters. In the first quarter we had six turnovers and gave up easy baskets. Our opponents are great perimeter shooters, and whenever our defense became less aggressive during the game, they shot high percentages. Our stronger defense made the difference. I'm pleased with the win, which brings us one step closer to qualification—our primary goal—but now we want to do everything we can to finish first or second in the group and secure home-court advantage for the playoffs."
Napoli Basketball returns to action next Sunday, November 15, at 5:00 PM at the Alcott Arena against Pallacanestro Trieste for round eight of Serie A.