Dinamo took a half-step backward. They led for 30 minutes on the Cividale del Friuli court, but in the final quarter, they went silent on offense for five minutes before succumbing to a comeback and a comeback by the home team, who won 70-67, led by a superb Redivo who scored 38 points.
The anticipated absence of big man Nze and the last-minute absence of Monaldi undoubtedly shortened the rotations, but it must be said that the collapse in the final quarter is inexplicable. And to think that the start was excellent: 0-8 for Sassari, who hit three-pointers with Brooks and Flood.
The Friulians come back with the double-team of Baldi Rossi and Berti (14-15 at the end of the first quarter) but in the second quarter Banco moves the ball well using Nobili in the center of the area to pass to the shooters: +9 with two triples by Michele Vitali.
The white-and-blues conceded a few too many offensive rebounds, and Redivo led the comeback with his lethal dribbling, layup, and three-meter shot. At halftime, Dinamo remained ahead, but only by a small margin, 36-40. In the third quarter, the white-and-blues took the lead thanks to eight consecutive points from a revitalized Aromando: 49-57.
The start of the fourth quarter was a nightmare. Five minutes without a score due to poor decision-making, the Friulians came out on top, tied the score, overtook, and went up three. Grande's 20-foot shot at the buzzer hit the rim. Brooks and Aromando were the top scorers with 14 points.
