Mam Jaiteh pushes Virtus Bologna to the Italian finals with sweep over Tortona / News - Basketnews.com

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna have reached the Serie A finals for a second consecutive season, after beating hosts Bertram Derthona Tortona 77-69 (18-13, 29-20, 15-18, 15-18) in Game 3 of the semifinals.

Free throws this season

70%12,8Points made:12,8Accuracy:70,1%Place in standings:13Record max:26Record min:2Most made FTs:Milos TeodosicTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

The team coached by Sergio Scariolo is still unbeaten in the postseason, heading into the finals off the back of a 6-0 record this season and a 16-0 balance if last year's playoffs are taken into consideration.

Mam Jaiteh excelled with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and a PIR of 27. Tornike Shengelia put on a solid performance with 14 points, 6 rebounds and as many assists, while Milos Teodosic added 15 points and 3 dimes. For the hosts, Jamarr Sanders scored 13 and the Mike Daum-JP Macura duo chipped in with 11 apiece.

The squad from Piemonte had a great season, losing the Italian Cup to AX Armani Exchange Milan, who need one more win over Sassari to meet Virtus in the best-of-five final series. In any case, the series that will crown the champion will start on June 8.

Bertram Derthona Basket Tortona: Jamarr Sanders 13 (5/12 FG, 0/1 FT), Mike Daum 11 (7/7 FT, 7 REB), JP Macura 11 (5/9 FG, 1/2 FT), Chris Wright 10.

Virtus Bologna: Mouhammadou Jaiteh 17 (6/7 FG, 3/7 FT, 9 REB, 2 BS), Milos Teodosic 15 (5/10 FG, 3 REB, 3 AST), Tornike Shengelia 14 (6/11 FG, 2/2 FT, 6 REB, 6 AST).

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