Reyer Venezia lost the first game of the LBA Finals 2026, falling 100-80 to Olimpia Milano at the Unipol Forum in Assago. The Venetians, supported by the impact of Tessitori, held up only at the start, then the home team accelerated with decision. The turning point came between the end of the first quarter and the start of the second: a total break of 23-4, built on the triples of Mannion and Bolmaro and the continuity of the Guduric-Diop axis, directed the game. The first half ended 54-37, a photograph of an inertia now firmly in the hands of the team led by Giuseppe Poeta. Venice tried to react at the start of the second half with shots from Cole, Parks, and Tessitori, managing to get back to -13. However, it was an isolated attempt: every guest flare was quickly rejected by Milan, which regained continuity with Diop and Mannion, always maintaining control of the margin in double figures. In the final, Olimpia further widened the lead to +20. The contribution of the bench was decisive in the white-red success. Diop signed a proof of great efficiency, while Mannion closed with 17 points and 4 assists, confirming himself as a constant offensive reference. For Venice, the protagonist remained Tessitori, author of 26 points with excellent percentages and great presence in rebounding, but little supported by the rest of the group. Attention now shifts to Game 2, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, always at Assago at 20:00. Reyer Venezia will necessarily have to improve their performance to try to tie the series. Coach Walter De Raffaele's team will have to find a way to limit Milan's attack and make the most of their opportunities in attack. The game will be crucial for the fate of the series and Reyer Venezia will have to be able to react to the defeat and recover in view of the next challenge. The team will have to work on their defense and find a way to stop the opposing team's offense. With the right strategy and a bit of luck, Reyer Venezia can still turn the series around.