Germani Brescia Takes Series Lead After Thrilling Game 3 Win in Trieste
Germani Brescia is one win away from the Serie A semifinals. After dropping Game 1 in Trieste, the Lombard side has responded with back-to-back victories, including this hard-fought 84-80 road win on May 21. The series now stands at 2-1 in Brescia’s favor, with Game 4 scheduled for May 23 at home.
Bilan and Burnell Lead the Way for Brescia
The engine of Brescia’s victory was center Miro Bilan, who delivered a commanding double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds in just 27 minutes. His interior presence proved decisive against a Trieste side that struggled to contain him consistently throughout the night.
Miro Bilan (Germani Brescia) - Jason Burnell (Germani Brescia)Miro Bilan Jason Burnell PTS 20 14 REB 12 6 AST 0 5 STL 1 0 BLK 1 1
Off the bench, Jason Burnell provided a crucial spark. The versatile wing finished with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in 32 minutes, proving that Brescia’s depth is a genuine weapon in this series. Maurice Ndour chipped in 12 points, while point guard Nikola Ivanovic nearly recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, orchestrating the offense with composure in a high-pressure environment.
Trieste Fights Hard but Falls Short
Pallacanestro Trieste was far from a pushover on their home floor. Colbey Ross and Markel Brown each erupted for 18 points, while Joshua Bannan added 17 in a strong individual performance. Mady Sissoko contributed a double-double of his own with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Despite three players scoring 17 or more, Trieste could not find the stops they needed down the stretch to protect their home court.
The four-point margin tells the story of a game that was contested until the final buzzer, with neither team able to build a comfortable cushion. It was Brescia’s collective efficiency — five players in double figures — that ultimately made the difference against a Trieste roster that relies more heavily on individual contributors.
What’s Next
With the series shifting back to Brescia for Game 4 on May 23, Germani will have the opportunity to close things out in front of their home crowd. A win would send them to the Serie A semifinals, while a Trieste victory would force a decisive Game 5 on May 28 back in Trieste.
The pressure is firmly on Pallacanestro Trieste, who must now win on the road to keep their season alive. For Brescia, momentum and home-court advantage are on their side — the final push is within reach.
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