Zenit defeated BETCITY PARMA on the road – 84:78 (18:26, 24:22, 25:18, 17:12).
Game progress
The game started spectacularly: Andrei Martiuk and Gleb Firsov exchanged slams. After that, the game was equal. Victor Sanders came off the bench and scored 9 points, allowing the Perm team to win the quarter 26:18. The teams took turns making runs, but neither was able to completely take the initiative. By halftime, the St. Petersburg team had reduced the deficit to 6 points.
A successful start to the second half allowed Evgeny Pashutin team to increase the lead to 12 points. However, the hosts were unable to maintain it, committing 6 turnovers in the quarter. Zenit took advantage of the opponent’s mistakes, made 5 three-pointers and took the lead – 67-66.
Key moment
The fourth quarter was equal. The teams did not allow each other to build up the lead. With 2 minutes left, Zenit led by 3.
The Perm team tried to comeback in the remaining time, but was unable to score. With 17 seconds left, Levi Randolph sealed the deal with a long-range shot, leaving no doubt about the winner.
X-factor
The Perm team made turnovers at key moments. Zenit had only 12 turnovers, while the hosts had 20. The guests took advantage of this and made 11 steals.
Facts
Rivalry history score: 27-3 Zenit leads. The St. Petersburg team has won the last 17 games. The Perm team last beat Zenit in January 2022 (77-67).
Zenit has 6 consecutive wins, and got 5 of 5 with Dejan Radonjic.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Terrell Carter (22 + 9 rebounds), Lev Svinin (13 + 7 rebounds), Gleb Firsov (11 + 5 rebounds), Victor Sanders (11), Jaylen Adams (11 + 5 rebounds)
Zenit: Levi Randolph (20), Trent Frazier (18), Andre Roberson (13 + 9 rebounds), Xavier Moon (10 + 5 assists)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: March 4 at home versus Enisey
Zenit: March 7 on the road against UNICS.
