Valtur Brindisi Hands Libertas Its First Loss of the Season in Livorno

Valtur Brindisi beat Libertas Livorno 81-78 away from home. Livorno, who had won all eight of their games, suffered their first defeat of the season.

Brindisi held the rebounding advantage, 42-31. The home side made 22 of 39 two-pointers and 6 of 26 three-pointers. Although Miani and Williams were at times off the court due to foul trouble, Brindisi kept control of the game until the final buzzer.

Kendrick Ray was the most important player on the night. He made 8 of 12 two-pointers and 7 of 8 free throws to score 26 points, repeating the performance he had produced in a game a few days earlier. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Williams added 18 points and 9 rebounds for his team.

The first quarter ended 19-22 in Brindisi's favour, and the half closed with Brindisi ahead 37-41. At the end of the third quarter, the visitors led 51-61. In the final period, Livorno tried to close the gap, but Brindisi extended the lead to 4 points with a three-pointer from Cinciarini. Livorno missed three shots that could have tied the game.

Brindisi's next game is on Sunday at 18:00 at PalaPentassuglia against Sella Cento.