Reyer overwhelms Frankfurt 104-72 in Eurocup: peace made between Brugnaro and Spahija too

Umana Reyer Venezia begins its Eurocup journey with a bang: at the Taliercio the orogranata crush Skyliners Frankfurt with a score of 104-72, repeating the victory already obtained against Cantù.

Five players in double figures

The team performance under coach Spahija is reflected in the box score: Wiltjer, Watson and Candi finish with 14 points each, followed by Tessitori and Green with 12. The lagoon team's rain of three-pointers was also decisive, closing the game with an impressive 13/29 from beyond the arc and 24/41 in the paint.

The game breaks the initial deadlock when Venezia responds to the hosts' 9-13 by accelerating the pace thanks to Watson and Bowman, reaching a double-digit advantage already in the first quarter. In the second period Frankfurt tries to stay close, but at halftime the scoreboard still reads a clear 48-34 for the Venetians.

In the third quarter the show lights up further, with an overall run of 57 points that allows Spahija to rotate his entire roster. In the final period Reyer doesn't slow down and closes it out, also making room for Sasha Grant, author of the hundredth point, one of the new orogranata arrivals.

Peace made between Brugnaro and Spahija

As reported by La Nuova Venezia, the field victory was also accompanied by a piece of corporate news: peace between Brugnaro and coach Spahija. Sources provide no further details on the clarification that took place between the two parties.