By Lorenzo Moretti

 

Yesterday, in game 1 of the Italian playoffs, Benetton faced Air Avellino. Treviso won the contest (78-82), but the game saw a show of the couple Donatas Motiejunas ('90) & Alessandro Gentile ('92). The first played an amazing first time, closed with 21 points, 6/7 from two points, 1/1 from three points and 6/6 from the free throw line. He finished the game with 28 points and 29 of ranking. He came out off the bench and immediately had a strong impact on the game, showing some great moves from the post and soft touch; especially, his strength was the spin move in every direction, going to the rim with right or left hand, no problem.

 

The second played a very balanced game, scoring at the end 20 points, but he also defended well against the MVP of the Italian League, Omar Thomas. On the stretch he showed a lot of confidence and calm, taking some important shots and scoring most of them. He attached the basket with good conviction, scored very well from long range (3/4) and red the defense giving 3 assists.