Uralmash defeated Astana on the road – 106:66 (29:21, 27:20, 23:14, 27:11).
Game progress
Uralmash defeated Lokomotiv Kuban and lost to CSKA. Astana with the return of T.J. Starks has noticeably improved in the game. That progress was evident tonight, especially in the first quarter, when Daniel Utomi and Starks kept the hosts offense alive. Still, Uralmash offense performed at a much higher level. After making 76.5% of field-goals in the first half, 66.7% (8/12) of three-pointers and 19 assists, the guests led bt 15 at halftime.
In the second half, the game didn’t change. Uralmash had the control and confidently got the win.
X-factor
The Yekaterinburg team made 17 three-pointers (17/29, 58.6%), which was the key to the offensive dominance.
Facts
The rivalry history score is 7-1 now. Astana got the only win at home in November 2023 (80:72).
Uralmash has more wins on the road (10-9). Besides Uralmash, only teams from the Top 4 have more road wins than losses.
Leaders
Astana: Daniel Utomi (18), T.J. Starks (13 + 7 assists)
Uralmash: Jeremiah Martin (25 + 8 assists), Hayden Dalton (22 + 5 rebounds), Ilia Popov (12).
What’s next
Astana: March 11 on the road versus PARMA
Uralmash: March 11 at home against Pari NN
