MBA-MAI defeated Avtodor at home – 95:90 (25:32, 23:14, 21:22, 26:22).
Game progress
Both teams showed high scoring efficiency at the start of the game. Despite shortened rotation, Avtodor repeatedly created scoring opportunities and scored easy points. Vladislav Trushkin scored the first 10 points for the Moscow team. Milenko Bogicevic team made better use of attempts and managed to build a comfortable lead before the second quarter – 32:25.
The Moscow team continued to struggle in defense, allowing the guests to increase the lead to 11 points by the middle of the quarter. However, the hosts made a 15:3 run and took the lead – 48:46. The third quarter was equal. Avtodor timely prevented MBA-MAI from pulling away and reduced the deficit to a minimum before the final quarter.
Key moment
The last minutes started with a 6:0 run by the hosts. A timeout by Avtodor’s head coach helped the Saratov team to get back into the game. The guests made an 8:0 run and took the lead with 3 minutes remaining. The score difference was 2 points maximum.
Time was running out, and with 20 seconds left, the score remained tied.
Aleksandr Platunov took the game into his own hands and made a three-pointer with 4 seconds left. In the remaining time, Avtodor got offensive foul and was unable to tie the score.
X-factor
Aleksandr Platunov had his best game for MBA-MAI. The guard scored 27 points, making 8 of 8 two-pointers and scored the decisive three-pointer to bring his team the win.
Facts
Rivlary history score: 8-5, MBA-MAI leads. The Moscow team got 3rd win over Saratov team this season.
Avtodor’s losing streak continued, with today’s loss being 12th in a row.
Malik Newman had 1,000 points in the VTB United League.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Aleksandr Platunov (27), Vladislav Trushkin (19 + 7 rebounds), Andrey Zubkov (14), Sergei Balashov (10 + 5 rebounds)
Avtodor: Alen Hadzibegovic (24 + 7 rebounds + 5 assists), Igor Volkhin (20 + 7 rebounds), Malik Newman (20 + 6 assists), Artem Klimenko (10)
What’s next
MBA-MAI: December 16 on the road against UNICS
Avtodor: December 15 on the road versus Pari NN
