Avtodor defeated Samara on the road – 90:74 (28:28, 19:17, 25:14, 18:15).
Game progress
From the very first minutes, the teams showed their determination to fight. In a bright offensive game, neither managed to create a clear advantage. The first quarter ended with a tie – 28:28.
In the second quarter, the opponents reduced offense intensity, but it did not affect the game. The lead changed 5 times, and the advantage of neither team was more than 5 points. In the end, Aleksandr Petenev helped Avtodor to get ahead by halftime – 47:45.
Key moment
The third quarter started with the guests 8-point run. Avtodor with Caleb Agada assistance increased the lead to double-digits for the first time in the game – 55:45. The Saratov team continued in the final quarter. Jamal Jones and Bryant Crawford made 3 three-pointers and increased the lead to 19 – 64-83, which allowed to take confident win.
X-factor
Turnovers became decisive in this game. Avtodor had 5, while Samara got 18 turnovers.
Facts
Today’s win allowed Avtodor to overtake Pari NN and move up to 6th place in the standings. Both teams have 14 wins in 33 games, but the Saratov team has better scoring difference.
Ilya Platonov made his debut in the current championship. The Samara forward was injured last season and was out of basketball for almost 11 months. Ilya took to the floor for the first time since April 4, 2024.
Leaders
Samara: Andrey Sopin (17 + 5 assists), Egor Amosov (14), Gleb Goldyrev (13), Viktor Kashin (10 + 5 assists).
Avtodor: Kerem Kanter (25 + 8 rebounds), Bryant Crawford (18 + 5 assists), Caleb Agada (13 + 9 assists), Jamal Jones (10).
What’s next
Samara: March 5 on the road versus Zenit
Avtodor: March 5 on the road against PARMA.
