Do not deceive the final difference, because for 25 minutes Sassari played evenly against a team that lost the play-offs to stay in the Euroleague . At PalaSerradimigni the Villeneuve d'Adsc imposes itself 77-54 thanks to the increase in the intensity of the game, especially in defense. The 14-0 in the third quarter actually decides the match.
Great start of the Sassari team: 8-0 after 2 'with Makurat precise in the shot from outside. After the time out the French defense improves and Sassari remains dry in attack for 4 '. He unlocks with a triple from Gustavsson and resumes grinding the game: 13-4 at 7 '.
At the opening of the second quarter a lost ball and an unsportsmanlike one in Mazza give breath to the French who are approaching (22-19) while the little Cisse presses madly on the setter. The guests take advantage of the many shots from the line to get closer and then overtake for the first time with Salaun from outside and Smalls on the break: 31-34 at 18 '.
Upon returning to the field, the match remains balanced and very beautiful. It is a continuous change in the lead, but in the meantime Gustavsson commits the fourth foul in the 26th minute at 42-45. The French defense closes the area well and increases the defensive intensity, Dinamo exceeds in the shot from outside but without too much aim and sees the opponents move away: - 14 after Diallo 's entries in the 29 '.
In the last quarter Restivo called the defense in zone 3-2 but Villeneuve d'Ascq have an advantage that allows them to play with serenity in attack.
The scores
Sassari: Toffolo, Mazza, Carangelo 9 Arioli ne, Gustavsson 12, Makurat 9, Fara ne, Thomas 7, Cerri ne, Holmes 11, Ciavarella 8. All. Restivo.
Villeneuve d'Ascq: Smalls 18, Heriaud 8, Djekoundade 4, Pavrette ne, Hirsch ne, Cisse, Diaby 11, Abdelkader 11, Diallo 9, Salaun 16. All. Meziane.
