Zenit defeated BETCITY PARMA on the road – 85:77 (22:20, 19:17, 22:16, 22:24).
Game progress
Zenit had a difficult start in sold-out UDS Molot. The guests were saved by the Perm team tight, but reach-in-fouls defense. In the first quarter, the St. Petersburg team shot 16 free-throws, which allowed to stay ahead.
Zenit’s 11-0 run allowed the to pull away in the second quarter. A timely timeout called by Evgeny Pashutin gave the hosts a chance to regain concentration and finish the half down by 4 points.
After the break, Zenit continued to miss its shots from the game. The team found the necessary advantage in offensive rebounds (11-3) and in total rebounding – 48:41. The hosts were also hurt by a large number of turnovers (16-9). BETCITY PARMA entered the final quarter trailing by double digits – 53:63.
Key moment
The fourth quarter was marked by tight defense. Zenit’s long-range shots put the game to an end.
X-factor
Levi Randolph earned 13 free throws (6 in the first quarter) and scored 27 points in the game, making 4 of 10 two-point shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 13 of 13 free-throws.
Facts
Zenit extended its winning streak versus the Perm team to 16 in a row (26-3 overall).
The St. Petersburg team remains the only one that has not lost to BETCITY PARMA this season.
Andre Roberson played his second game in the VTB League and scored his first points. He had 4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, shooting 2 of 5 field-goals and 0 of 3 three-pointers.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Jalen Adams (20 + 5 turnovers), Aleksandr Zakharov (13), Brendan Adams (12 + 6 assists), Victor Sanders (12), Terrell Carter (12 + 6 rebounds + 4 blocks)
Zenit: Levi Randolph (27), Andrey Vorontsevich (15), Trent Frazier (14 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: January 8 at home versus Avtodor
Zenit: January 11 on the road against Avtodor.
