Virtus Bologna Milan 68-73. Belinelli adds 9 points in the debut – Sport – Basketball

Bologna, December 27, 2020 – The Italian derby goes toArmani Milan, which in the Segafredo Arena passes 68-73 against one Virtus Bologna, strong willed but still work in progress.
It is the day of Marco Belinelli’s debut in Serie A, who was absent from our championship since May 13, 2007 and the day of his return. basket living in Rai 2, but it is also the challenge between many exes and between two companies with high ambitions.

Virtus appears in the field without Alessandro Pajola injured and probably not available until the Italian Cup. On the other hand, Messina leaves Micov, Tarczewski and Roll out of the rotations.

The first surprise comes in the formalization of the respective initial five with Aleksandar Djordjevic who decides to play the card immediately Marco Belinelli.

In his re-debut in the black and white jersey, The Real, despite only 3 training sessions behind him with the team, is in fact immediately sent to the field along with Markovic, Weems, Ricci, Gamble. Belinelli’s beginning, like Virtus’s, is a bit cold. Milan flies up 0-5, but then led by Gamble comes back in the wake and then only a triple from Belinelli puts Virtus ahead 10-9 at 4 ‘.
The game progresses crying, but Milan continues with the great protagonist Leday playing +8, at 7 ‘on 13-21.

The end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second it’s hard all in black and white, with Teodosic leading the Bianconeri to overtake. At 11 ‘Virtus led 29-23, with a 16-2 run.

Rodríguez takes care of it with two consecutive triples to change, once again, the inertia of the challenge. Milan hits at 29-29 and then slowly takes over the challenge and closes the gap ahead 38-46, retouching that +8 that corresponds to the maximum advantage. Djordjevic tries to line up his stars Belinelli – Teodosic at the same time but Virtus scores with a dripper and must try to recover again after the break.

Juventus comeback that triumphs thanks to an excellent Markovic, further To play me Hunter. Virtus coming back from 53-50 at 26 ‘, before former Kevin Punter hit the score again at 58-58 at 30’.
Shields, Leday and Rodriguez once again throw Milan ahead 62-69 in the 35th minute. Hunter is the last to give up, but The triple bettor 1’30 ”from the end closes the challenge.

The most anticipated protagonist of the challenge was undoubtedly him, Marco Belinelli that narrates emotions and sensations after his return to the field.
“I was very agitated, this emotion played a bit, I know I have to improve, but as a team we are aware that we can complicate life in Milan – confirms Belinelli – I miss the rhythm of the game, I did 3 team training sessions”. he wants patience and everything will be fine. Today? I was super excited, I had been thinking about it for a few days, after 13 years it was not easy to come back here; I felt many emotions, now lower your head and think about the next game. A series? The level is high, I keep trying to understand many things, it takes time and patience. Nba? I am very happy to be here and I will try to help the team win ”.

The party report

VIRTUS BOLOGNA 68
ARMANI MILANO AX 73
VIRTUS BOLOGNA: Markovic 6, Belinelli 9, Weems 3, Ricci 5, Gamble 12; Teodosic 12, Hunter 12, Abass 4, Adams 5, Tessitori, Alibegovic, Deri ne. All. Djordjevic.
AX ARMANI MILANO: Delaney 4, Punter 18, Shields 16, Brooks, Hines 2; Leday 16, Rodríguez 10, Datome 6, Moraschini, Biligha 1, Cinciarini, Moretti. Everyone. Messina.
Referees: Sahin, Rossi, Paglialunga.
Notes: partial 24-23, 38-46, 58-58.
Two pointers: Virtus 13/28; Milan 17/32. Three points: 27/9; 28/9. Free throws: 15/23; 12/16. Rebounds: 42; 38.

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