Lokomotiv Kuban defeated BETCITY PARMA on the road – 88:81 (15:17, 18:22, 26:17, 29:25).
Game progress
At the start of the game, neither team could find rhythm. The efficiency was low. The Perm team managed to gain an advantage with zone defense, but 6 turnovers prevented from maintaining a comfortable lead.
The second quarter followed a similar scenario. Loko had trouble making two-point shots (9 of 27 – 33%). Both teams kept making mistakes and turnovers, but the hosts made a 6-0 run and led by halftime – 39:33.
In the second half, the guests stepped up the game on both sides and were able to take the lead, winning the third quarter 26:17. The Krasnodar team entered the final quarter with a 3-point lead.
Key moment
The final quarter was equal. The teams exchanged made shots, not allowing each other to pull away. With one minute left, Loko led by 3 points. Jalen Adams failed to score and Patrick Miller responded with 2 free throws.
In the remaining time, the Perm team made another turnover and lost any chance to save the game.
X-factor
Loko made only 10 turnovers, while Perm team made 18. The Krasnodar tea took advantage of the opponent’s mistakes and made 9 steals.
Facts
Rivalry history score: 23-7, Loko leads. The Perm team won 6 of the last 9 games (including the in-season Cup).
Gleb Firsov repeated his season-high 46 eff. points and set career-high 33 points.
Today was Patrick Miller’s 100th game in the VTB United League.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Gleb Firsov (33 + 12), Terrell Carter (17), Victor Sanders (12)
Lokomotiv Kuban: Kirill Temirov (21), Jeremiah Martin (17 + 10 assists), Anton Kvitkovskikh (12 + 6 rebounds), Patrick Miller (10 + 5 assists)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: February 22 at home versus Zenit
Lokomotiv Kuban: February 22 at home against CSKA.
