L'Aquila lose 87-81 to Scafati

Dolomiti Energia Trentino lost 87-81 away to Scafati. According to analyses in the Italian press, the team's biggest problem was its failure to hold the advantage it built in the first half. At one point Trento led by 14 points, but lost control of the game when the opponent raised the tempo.

One of the most important points analyzed was the 2-3 zone defense used by Scafati head coach Piero Bucchi. Trento's offense could not find an alternative solution against this defense and kept returning to the same offensive setup. The opponent exploited this well and, in a short span, went on a 16-2 run that changed the course of the game.

Problems also stood out on defense. Darius Brown's foul trouble and the lack of sufficient resistance against the opponent's pick and roll plays put the team under pressure. Bertini, returning from injury, performed positively, but that was not enough to cover these shortcomings.

This result once again showed Trento's need for consistency and tactical flexibility. Charlie Moore, who scored 28 points for Scafati, was decisive in the home side's victory.