Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Enisey at home – 89:76 (26:19, 28:19, 26:20, 9:18).
Game progress
The game started with a 9-point run by the Siberian team. But hosts quickly regained. A great defense allowed the to take the initiative. Matic Rebic, Pavel Antipov and Ilya Karpenkov woke up Pari NN offense. After Karpenkov three-pointer, the hosts took a lead, and by the end of the first quarter gained a 7-point advantage – 26:19.
Nizhny Novgorod continued to build the lead in the second quarter. A solid defense was backed up by pick-and-roll offense. The hosts showed remarkable three-point shooting (8 of 13 three-pointers) and regularly Nemanja Djurisic and Ilya Karpenkov scored from the paint (25 points combined). Pari NN had 54 points and their lead reached 16 points by halftime – 54:38.
Key moment
The Volga team offense didn’t end to score in the second half. This time, the starting five played the key role. Djurisic, Alexander Khomenko and Igor Volkhin allowed Pari NN to further increase the lead. Before the quarter, the hosts had a 22-point lead – 80:58. In the remaining time the guests were able to reduce the deficit, but never came close.
X-factor
Three-pointers were decisive in this game. The hosts were able to create a comfortable lead in the first half due to long-range shots. In total, Nizhny Novgorod made 11 of 22 three-pointers (50.0%) in this game.
Facts
Pari NN has won 3 games in a row. Only CSKA and Zenit have longer winning streak. For Enisey, today’s loss was the 4th in a row.
Today’s win secured the sixth place in the standings for Pari NN.
Dmitrii Khvostov is among the Top-20 best scoring players in VTB League history. Pari NN guard passed Vladislav Trushkin and Jaylen Barford (1,848 points each). After today’s game, Khvostov has 1,850 points.
Leaders
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Nemanja Djurisic (19 + 5 rebounds), Matic Rebec (16 + 7 assists), Ilya Karpenkov (13), Artem Antipov (10).
Enisey: Timofei Gerasimov (15 + 10 assists), Sergey Dolinin (15), Dmitry Sonko (13).
What’s next
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: March 11 on the road against Uralmash.
Enisey: March 12 on the road versus CSKA.
