In Bologna he doesn’t get an encore. After Wednesday’s victory at Partizan, Virtus falls to Belgrade this evening (19 December), beaten 90-89 on the Red Star pitch in the 17th round of the Euroleague. Bologna had the winning shot with Edwards, who was denied by the rim at the culmination of another sumptuous personal performance scored by 29 points.

Ninth stop of the season for Ivanovic’s team, which thus slows down its pursuit of the post-season. Now, however, we need to raise our heads in the championship after the defeat against Milan and leaders Brescia are expected at the Virtus Arena on Monday evening. With the Euroleague, however, the appointment is on Boxing Day: Olympiacos arrives in Bologna.