Serie B Basket – May 19, 2026

In a thrilling Serie B Basket encounter played in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Gema Montecatini edged past San Giobbe Chiusi with a hard-fought 90–85 victory at the PalaCarrara. The win keeps Montecatini firmly in the playoff conversation as the regular season enters its decisive phase.

Match Overview

Both teams came into the game knowing the importance of every possession. Montecatini, buoyed by their home crowd, started with intensity but faced a resilient Chiusi side that refused to back down. The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle, ending with the hosts holding a narrow 24–22 lead.

The second period saw Montecatini’s defense tighten, forcing turnovers that translated into fast-break points. However, San Giobbe Chiusi responded with accurate three-point shooting, keeping the margin within single digits. At halftime, Montecatini led 47–43.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter surge: Montecatini opened the second half with an 8–0 run, stretching the lead to 55–43. Chiusi called a timeout to regroup.
• Chiusi fightback: The visitors cut the deficit to 72–70 with six minutes remaining, setting up a tense finish.
• Clutch free throws: Gema Montecatini converted 8-of-10 from the line in the final two minutes to secure the win.

Standout Performers

The home team relied on a balanced scoring attack. Their leading scorer finished with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while the point guard dished out 9 assists. For San Giobbe Chiusi, the shooting guard poured in a game-high 26 points, including 4 three-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Montecatini’s collective effort.

Season Impact

With this victory, Gema Montecatini improves to a 17–9 record in Serie B Basket, strengthening their hold on a top-four position in the standings. San Giobbe Chiusi drops to 13–13, now needing to string together wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. The two teams will meet again in the return fixture later this season.