A fresh basketball test is coming into view as Pallacanestro Trieste lines up opposite Roma. There's real importance attached to this result in Serie A, with the opening tip arriving
Across Italy, the game holds a firm place among supporters, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Shot selection in the first minutes could carry extra weight. How each side handles the opening quarter may shape the rhythm of the rest of the contest. Which team manages to control the tempo early? How might half-court defensive schemes adjust as the game progresses?
Both teams appear capable of keeping this one tight. Will turnovers end up costly for either team? Fans can track Basketball ongoing results and key moments throughout.
The victory of Pallacanestro Trieste: 1.87
The success of Roma: 1.84