The Chemifarma Baskèrs Forlimpopoli defeated Pallacanestro Jesi 74-70 in a tightly contested basketball game at the PalaGiorgini, the team reported. The victory was secured despite a late-game surge from Jesi, with Forlimpopoli’s clutch three-pointers proving decisive.

According to the game report, the Baskèrs built their win on a commanding performance on the glass, outrebounding Jesi 42 to 26. They also capitalized on key moments from their perimeter players, connecting on crucial shots from beyond the arc when the game was on the line. The match was a physical battle that saw both teams trade leads, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final seconds.

Romagnasport.com reported that Forlimpopoli had to contend with the absence of a key player, Vico, who was sidelined with a physical ailment. Despite this, the home team found early production from Gonzalez, who scored 8 points in the first quarter, including two three-pointers. Jesi responded with Galletto Lamela, who scored 9 points in the same period, allowing his team to take several leads before the Baskérs rallied to end the quarter up 26-25.

Second Quarter Sees Teams Tied at Halftime

The second quarter saw a significant drop in offensive output from both teams, a stark contrast to the high-scoring first period. The Baskérs managed 12 points, while Jesi scored 13. Forlimpopoli attempted to build a separation with an 8-0 run, fueled back-to-back three-pointers from Cavalieri. However, Jesi’s Luka Sebrek emerged as a central figure, contributing 6 points and an assist to keep his team in contention. The teams went into halftime tied at 38-38.

Forlimpopoli Pulls Ahead in Third Quarter

The second half began with the Baskérs asserting their control. They leaned on Cavalieri, who was named the game’s MVP, for 10 points in the third quarter, all from three-point range except one free throw. Jesi struggled from the perimeter, making only one of six three-point attempts, and was also dominated in the paint, where Forlimpopoli outscored them 14-7. A turning point came with 2:53 remaining in the quarter when Sebrek was ejected for protesting a call, a decision that significantly impacted the game’s momentum. The Baskérs entered the final quarter leading 61-49.

Jesi Makes a Late Game Run

The final quarter began to look like a formality for Forlimpopoli, but Jesi mounted a spirited comeback. After falling as far behind as 64-51, Jesi fought back and even took a brief lead of 68-67 on a three-pointer from Ruggiero. The PalaGiorgini became electric as the lead changed hands multiple times. Forlimpopoli, however, regained the advantage for good thanks to a three-pointer from Ruscelli and a driving layup from Cavalieri, who finished with a game-high 23 points. Jesi’s hopes for a final comeback were dashed when Galletto’s potential-tying three-pointer at the buzzer missed its mark, sealing the 74-70 final score.

Final Score and Player Stats

The final score was Chemifarma Baskèrs Forlimpopoli 74, Pallacanestro Jesi 70 (26-25, 38-38, 61-49, 74-70).

Coach: Tumidei

Coach: Sorgentone

Jési Looks to Bounce Back

Despite the defeat, the team showed resilience by overcoming a double-digit deficit and taking the lead in the fourth quarter.