Guerri Napoli secured a great win over Nutribullett Treviso 88-71 in Serie A’s, matchday 26 match at the Alcott Arena, the first match for Coach Repesa on the Guerri’s bench. The Azzurri led the game with intense defense, dominating the rebounds and earning two crucial points.
Doyle scored the first points of the game, Macura responding. The intensity was high, with Pinkins's three making it 8-8 after four minutes. At half of the first quarter , Faggian, starting five this evening, produced a great four-point play, Whaley dunked after a steal, and Faggian added another three, making it 17-10 for Guerri. At the end of the quarter, Nutribullett went into the first half with the score at 17-15. The visiting team's run continues, with Radosevic and Chillo putting Treviso ahead. Repesa calls a timeout. Caruso scores for Napoli, Weber for Treviso, Doyle a 3-pointer, and Abdur Rahkman drives. The score is 24-23 at the halfway point of the quarter. El Amin's three-pointer forces Nicola to call a timeout. The defense outperforms the offense, and Flagg, with five consecutive points, puts Napoli up by seven. In the final minute, Macura and El Amin make three-pointers, Cappelletti scores with a foul. The quarter ends 37-33.
Doyle makes a 3-pointer to open the third quarter, Totè makes 3-of-4 from the line, and then goes up 10. Nicola calls a timeout. Mitrou-Long and Weber each hit a 3-pointer, with Mitrou again making it 52-40 at half of the quarter. Treviso tries to get back in contact with Macura and Miaschi, but Caruso scores for Guerri, making it 55-47 with two minutes remaining. The quarter ends with Guerri up 59-52. Radosevic scores a 3-pointer, Whaley responds, Mitrou Long's triple makes it 65-55. Treviso try to closes the gap with Macura, Bolton drives, but El Amin to make it 69-59 with six minutes remaining. Nutribullett calls a timeout. Mitrou-Long is fouled by Chillo, Caruso dunks, and Weber brings Treviso back to -10 at at the end. The Azzurri continue to dominate the rebounding game, with Bolton's corner three sealing the game. Guerri wins 88-71.With this win, Napoli climbs to 18 points in the standings, and the Alcott Arena can celebrate.
Guerri Napoli will return to the field next Sunday, April 19, at 4:30 pm, away to EA7 Emporio Armani Milano.
Box Score:
Mitrou-Long 14, Bolton 13, Caruso 13, El-Amin 11, Totè 9, Doyle 9, Faggian 7, Whaley 7, Flagg 5, Forchetta n.e., Esposito n.e., Gloria n.e.
Coach Jasmin Repesa:
"We knew it was a game we had to win at all costs. There was a sense of nervousness at the start, with too many turnovers. We won, and I want to congratulate the players, the staff, our club, and our fans. We didn't play well, and we must be aware of that. A team with important goals must think this way. Now we have another week of work to try to improve, to be more fluid and make fewer mistakes. There's a lot to do, but I'm ambitious because I see great willingness from everyone."