Astana will host regular season game on Friday.
Astana (Astana) vs Avtodor (Saratov)
Time: 20:00 (18:00 Moscow time)
Place: Kazakhstan, Astana, Velotrek Saryarka
Broadcast: TV Start, League website
Astana: The team had really good stretches, but in the last game Astana couldn’t get back versus Enisey. But there are positive trends in the Kazakh team game – T.J. Starks had another performance (19 points), and turnovers were significantly reduced (8 vs. 17 on average for the season). Gleb Plotnikov team has a matchup with Avtodor ahead, which will require more rebounding and more focus in offense.
Avtodor: The road loss to Zenit dropped the Saratov team to 8th place, but did not shut the team out of the fight for a direct entry into the Playoffs. To return to the Top 6, it’s important to take a win from Astana with at least a 22-point advantage. Avtodor got 3 wins with 23-point differential this season, so the team will have a good chance to repeat it in the upcoming clash.
