MILAN — Serie A leaders Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw by Lazio after Boulaye Dia's late goal in the 87th minute denied them a crucial victory. Napoli thought they were on course for a four-point lead over Inter Milan, but the draw leaves them two points ahead of the champions, who can move to the top with a win at Juventus.

Napoli coach Antonio Conte, dealing with several injuries, was forced to adapt his tactics, switching to a three-man defense. Despite Adam Marusic's bizarre own goal putting Napoli ahead, Lazio’s Gustav Isaksen and Dia kept them in the game.

Inter, now just two points behind, are poised for a fierce clash with Juve. Meanwhile, Atalanta's title bid faltered in a goalless draw with Cagliari, while AC Milan secured a 1-0 win over Verona, with Santiago Giménez scoring the decisive goal in his Serie A debut.