Lega Basketball Serie A Playoffs: Venezia Stays Alive in LBA Finals with Dominant Game 3 Win Over Milano

Venezia’s backs were against the wall heading into Game 3 of the 2025-2026 LBA Finals. But the Umana Reyer responded with their most complete performance of the series, routing EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 109-97 to keep their championship hopes alive. Five players reached double figures for Venezia, a collective effort that proved impossible for Milano to contain.

Jordan Parks led the charge with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in just 28 minutes, setting the tone for a night where no single player needed to carry the load. R.J. Cole added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in 27 minutes, while Chris Horton contributed a efficient 15 points in 21 minutes off the bench. Ky Bowman chipped in 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in 33 minutes, and Amedeo Tessitori delivered a powerful double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in only 19 minutes.

A Collective Masterclass Keeps Venezia’s Title Dream Alive

That kind of depth is what made Venezia’s victory so convincing. With five different contributors reaching 15 points or more, Milano’s defense was stretched in every direction and never found a reliable answer. Venezia’s ability to generate offense from multiple positions and roles made it virtually impossible for EA7 to focus their defensive attention on any single threat.

Umana Reyer Venezia 109 – 97 EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

Milano, for their part, was far from passive. Armoni Brooks matched Parks with 22 points in 25 minutes, while Leandro Bolmaro exploded for 20 points in just 21 minutes. Shavon Shields added 19 points in 24 minutes, giving Milano three scorers above 19 points. But the contributions from Zach LeDay (12 points, 6 rebounds) and Josh Nebo (8 points, 7 rebounds) weren’t enough to compensate for the defensive breakdowns that allowed Venezia’s rotation to thrive.

The final margin of 12 points tells only part of the story. Venezia’s offense flowed with a rhythm and cohesion that had been missing in the earlier games of the series, and the home crowd in Venice had every reason to celebrate. The victory ensures the series continues, with Venezia now refusing to go quietly.

The 2025-2026 LBA Finals are far from over. Milano still hold the series lead, but Venezia has now shown they are capable of matching — and surpassing — their opponents when the collective clicks. The next game will reveal whether this Game 3 performance was a turning point or simply a temporary reprieve.