BETCITY PARMA defeated Uralmash on the road – 79:74 OT (30:18, 13:13, 19:13, 4:22, 13:8).
Game progress
The guests took a confident lead early in the game. Throughout the first quarter, the Perm team demonstrated high efficiency. In the first quarter, BETCITY PARMA made 10 of 13 field-goals (5 of 6 three-pointers), scored 30 points, and pulled away to a double-digit lead – 30:18.
In the second quarter, the teams slowed down. But even in positional play, the guests looked slightly better. The lead reached 18 points – 40:22. The hosts turned on at the end of the quarter. Great defense and Garrett Nevels allowed the hosts to reduce the deficit by halftime – 31:43.
The second half of the game unfolded in a surprising way. A powerful start by BETCITY PARMA (during the third quarter, the guests lead got more than 20 points – 58:37) was followed by a comeback by Uralmash. In the final quarter, the hosts stifled the opponents’ offense (the Perm team scored only 4 points in ten minutes) and began to rapidly catch up with their rivals. With 30 seconds left in regulation, Tyrell Nelson tied the score and sent the game into overtime – 66:66.
Key moment
In overtime, Jalen and Brendan Adams played a key role. The guests leaders scored several shots in a row and restored PARMA lead. In the end, Jalen’s three-pointer with 11 seconds left sealed the deal. After his shot, the Perm team lead grew to 5 points – 79:74, which Uralmash was unable to cut.
X-factor
The key to the guests win was Jalen and Brendan Adams. This was particularly evident at the decisive moment. In overtime, the Perm team leaders made all 5 field-goals, scored 12 points combined and secured BETCITY PARMA win in the Ural derby.
Facts
PARMA ties the rivalry history score with Ualmash. The teams now have 4 wins each. All 8 games in the Ural derby have ended with a difference of no more than 7 points.
PARMA has won 5 of its last 6 games. Uralmash has the opposite stats: 5 turnovers in its last 6 games.
Isaiah Reese made his debut for Uralmash. The guard had 15 minutes, during which he scored 6 points.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (20 + 10 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (19 + 9 rebounds + 5 assists), Hayden Dalton (15 + 8 rebounds)
BETCITY PARMA: Jalen Adams (24 + 6 rebounds), Brendan Adams (16 + 8 assists), Terrell Carter (11 + 11 rebounds), Lev Svinin (10)
What’s next
Uralmash: December 24 away against Avtodor
BETCITY PARMA: December 25 at home against Enisey.
