Serie A round 5 caused change at the leadership position. First defeat of Giorgo Tesi PT against  Armani Milano 89-71 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Giorgo Tesi PT. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Armani Milano led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Giorgo Tesi PT's 28. They outrebounded Giorgo Tesi PT 43-28 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bosnian-Croatian center Stanko Barac orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field).
Armani Milano have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Giorgo Tesi PT. Giorgo Tesi PT will play next round against AV Cantu trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Armani Milano will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked O.Lavoro BO in Bologna.