Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Avtodor on the road – 106:103 2 OT (21:14, 19:24, 18:19, 23:24, 13:13, 12:9).
Game progress
The rivals missed first 11 long-range shots and only reached double digits towards the end of the starting quarter. The guest were quicker to switch to more reliable plays, managing to pick up speed and temporarily made the advantage into a 9-point lead. The hosts failed to establish a combination offense in the first half, finishing it with 4 assists (9 by the guests), but corrected the situation with slightly higher accuracy and went into the break trailing by just one possession.
Key moment
The duel between Malik Newman and Isaiah Washington continued and became key factor in the ending. Washington was better, but his opponent was supported by his teammates, who almost secured win in regulation. Ilya Karpenkov saved the guests, sending the game into overtime with offensive rebound and 2 points just before the buzzer.
It took two overtimes to determine the winner, which became Washington time. He recorded triple-double with 41 points and this became decisive. Pari NN won for the second time in a row. Avtodor extended its losing streak to 7 games.
X-factor
Isaiah Washington set a career-high and the VTB League season-high with 41 points (14 of 34 field-goals made and 4 of 12 three-pointers made), as well as recording his first triple-double of the season (and 11th in League history), adding 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Facts
Washington’s had 34 field goal attempt, the VTB League all-time high.
Alen Hadzibegovic recorded his second double-double in 4 games for Avtodor with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Both teams scored 100 points for the first time this season.
Leaders
Avtodor: Malik Newman (32 + 8 rebounds), Terrence Edwards (22), Alen Hadzibegovic (21 + 15 rebounds), Igor Volkhin (12 + 6 rebounds)
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Isaiah Washington (41 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 turnovers), Norbert Lukacz (21 points, 7 rebounds), Kirill Popov (17 points, 5 rebounds), Ilya Karpenkov (12 points, 6 rebounds), Ilya Platonov (11 + 8 rebounds)
What’s next
Avtodor: November 15 at home versus BETCITY PARMA
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: November 18 on the road against Zenit.
