Benetton Treviso 78–77 Pallacanestro Reggiana | Lega Basket Serie A | 10 May 2026

In a thriller at the PalaVerde, Benetton Treviso snatched a dramatic 78–77 victory over Pallacanestro Reggiana on a last-second put-back, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive in the Lega Basket Serie A. The game featured nine lead changes and intense defensive pressure, ending with a wild scramble that left the visiting side heartbroken.

Match overview

Reggiana looked in control for much of the second half, leading by as many as nine points with six minutes remaining. But Benetton, fueled by their home crowd, mounted a furious rally. Down by one with 4.3 seconds on the clock, Treviso’s point guard Marco Spissu drove into the lane, saw his floater rim out, but center Youssoupha Fall crashed the boards and tipped the ball in just before the buzzer. The arena erupted as officials confirmed the basket.

Key performers

• Youssoupha Fall (Benetton Treviso): 14 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks – the game-winning put-back capped a dominant interior performance.
• Marco Spissu (Benetton Treviso): 19 points and 8 assists, including several clutch plays down the stretch.
• Langston Galloway (Reggiana): A game-high 23 points on 6-of-9 from three-point range, but his final miss on a deep contested jumper allowed Treviso’s last chance.
• Mike Daum (Reggiana): 16 points and 9 rebounds, proving a tough matchup in the post.

Tactical story

Reggiana used a spread pick-and-roll attack to create open looks for Galloway and guard Gianmarco Todeschi, but turnovers proved costly. The visitors committed 17 turnovers, many coming in the final quarter as Benetton increased defensive pressure. Treviso, meanwhile, struggled from deep (6/22 from three) but made up for it by dominating the offensive glass (13 offensive rebounds) and scoring 18 second-chance points.

Season impact

Benetton Treviso improves to 12–15, pulling within two games of the eighth and final playoff spot. Reggiana drops to 16–11, losing a chance to solidify their place in the top four. The two teams will meet again in the regular-season finale, a game that could carry major postseason implications.