Now the gironcino for the Olympic qualifiers
Milan , Sept. 16, 2015 – 23:03
Like two years ago out in the quarterfinals in overtime, overcome again by Lithuania. The Eurobasket suddenly becomes a bar of soap that Italy does not grasp and the fact that out of hand just when the dream of the podium was almost a reality: the battle for the medals, however, register the Baltic, hooking their wagon the train formed by France, Spain and Serbia. Azzurra remains the fight to secure at least their right to participate in the pre-Olympic tournament next year. There are two chances: or winning today with the Czech Republic, or imposing in the playoff tomorrow for seventh place, in case you lose. It seems a small thing, really, in the folds of the so-called culture of defeat, you must make the effort to realize that it is much more than a consolation prize (even discounted the eve) because it defines that horizon to five circles representing the goal of a generation of basketball players.
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European Basketball: Lithuania beat Italy 85-95, goodbye semifinals
But that anger …
However, that anger. He thinks back to the national team of the show that time has brought down Spain, that of suffering and sacrifice that has tamed the Germans, that become explosive that swept Israel can not be choked up. On the other hand, this time we missed too: the shot, first. And then, apart from a Aradori incisive in the first part, the box around the four headlights, that is, the top scorer Bargnani, the Dear glimpses, the Gallinari who took over the team in the crucial minutes, the Belinelli who scored without solve. Diary of a pain. Bargnani is already in the lineup, and there is no relief in knowing that the Wizard to deny his former teammate Valanciunas, along with former Milan Maciulis the number one danger of Lithuania today.
Fluency Baltic departing
leave loose the Baltic (3-6), exploiting glitches in Italian “fine tuning” of the defense, but Gentile enters the arena immediately giving their first lead (13-12) in the wake of a triple Belinelli. But Ale stumbles (pierce offensively) in the second foul and this has repercussions on the team after a 8-0, Italy cashing in fact a counter-part identical and goes by 20-13. It ‘time to mend: tailors are Belinelli, Aradori and Cinciarini and so the wavering first quarter (21-20 Lithuania) defines a substantial draw. The shock comes from Aradori: good reading, resourcefulness, shooting. Italy is released (28-22) because Cusin you be ready to attack. But there is still a leak. Azur no muzzles Milaknis and its triple inspires a partial 10-4 that swallows everything. Melli last our advantage (36-35) ahead of the break, before Valanciunas remit forward again the bow of Lithuania (36-37). Even the figures emphasize the balance: average not excellent, it is slightly better Lithuania and Italy, as a significant finding, noted the 13 points taken to dowry by the men of the bench and 18 captured in the area painted: the heart of the area, often to attack the iron, in short, we too aim. It would, however, part of a flicker. Instead the sprint is yellow-green: it starts and closes Maciulis Jankunas guard. It ‘a bloody break of 11.07 (40-48) to which they shall address first Gentile (two dunks of anger) and then Bargnani, he returned to find the basket (47-48).
Swing thrilling
L ‘ swing resumed, but an exciting part (Trepunti del Gallo and after Belinelli, plus two choo row Bargnani) light up in blue a couple of minutes (59-54, 28 ‘). The sins of our is not capitalize, however, is good also to make us pay for Lithuania is again less than one (59-60, 30 ‘). The fate of this challenge is in the final sprint. The launch long Milaknis and feral Kuzminskas (63-68): Italy, which is in deficit targeted by the distance difference of opponents, shows the soft underbelly even in penetrations (Maciulis, 72-67). But there Bargnani to support it and drag it to draw: 74-74, 37 ‘. And ‘roulette, which claims the overtime: Gallinari before can not go to the line (wound in the arm) and then, medicated, back and sign the odds are equal to 79. Maciulis mistaken, Italy tries at the buzzer but Gentile s’incarta corner and Belinelli misses the magic. The extra is a dance with fire. And as in 2013 there scottiamo us. Azur hopes with the fury of the Rooster and with a triple of Beli. But we throw away balloons heavy: Valanciaunas and Kalnietis close. Serbia nothing, nothing semifinal today we face the Czechs to hold at least throw the games in Rio.
September 16, 2015 (modified September 17, 2015 | 12:22)
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