MBA-MAI defeated Avtodor on the road – 80:75 (28:18, 11:16, 17:15, 24:26).
Game progress
The guests got into the game faster. While the Saratov team was still searching for its offense, MBA-MAI was able to pull ahead with long-range shots. After Maksim Lichutin’s three-pointer, MBA-MAI’s lead reached 11 points – 17:6.
In the second quarter, the teams picked up the pace, which helped the hosts. In the chaos of the game, the Volga team felt a little more confident, which helped to reduce the deficit to 5 points by halftime – 34:39.
Key moment
The second half turned into a real battle. The Volga team took the lead twice, but the guests quickly regained the lead. In the end, the teams entered the final quarter separated by just one shot. Andrey Zubkov’s 2 free-throws was crucial. With 10 seconds left, the MBA-MAI forward increased his team’s lead to 5 points (80:75), securing win for the Moscow team.
X-factor
Maksim Barashkov had the best game of his career. The forward made 9 of 15 field-goals (5 of 10 three-pointers), scored career-high 23 points.
Facts
MBA-MAI is currently the best road team in League. The Moscow team has already won 4 out of 5 games on the road.
Leaders
Avtodor: Terrence Edwards (19 + 5 rebounds), Alex Hamilton (17 + 7 rebounds), Malik Newman (14), Alen Hadzibegovic (11)
MBA-MAI: Maksim Barashkov (23 + 7 rebounds), Viacheslav Zaitsev (20 + 8 assists), Andrey Zubkov (17 + 10 rebounds), Maksim Lichutin (13)
What’s next
Avtodor: November 8 at home versus CSKA
MBA-MAI: November 9 at home against Pari NN.
