Marco Belinelli drops 23 points, as Virtus become the last semi-finals participant / News - Basketnews.com

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Virtus Segafredo Bologna overcame Happy Casa Brindisi 93-81 (26-20, 25-22, 19-28, 23-21) and advanced to the Italian Cup semi-finals stage, where they will meet Derthona Basket Tortona.

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In the other semi-finals, AX Armani Exchange Milan will face Pallacanestro Brescia.

Virtus created a double-digit advantage (53-42) at the start of the second half, which grew up to 16 points (61-45) in the mid-third quarter.

Even though Brindisi managed to reduce their deficit to 7 points (60-67) before the decisive part of the game, Virtus answered with an 8-0 spurt and gained a 15-point lead (75-60) at the start of the fourth period.

Sergio Scariolo's squad maintained their advantage and did not let Brindisi retake the game control in their hands.

Marco Belinelli was the top scorer for Virtus, registering 23 points (1/2 2PT, 5/10 3PT, 6/7 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 19 PIR.

Virtus: Marco Belinelli 23, Mam Jaiteh 17, Kyle Weems 17 (9 REB), Kevin Hervey 12 (4 AST).

Brindisi: Wes Clark 19 (5 REB, 4 AST), Riccardo Visconti 13, Jeremy Chappell 11.

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