Zenit defeated BETCITY PARMA at home – 74:64 (16:18, 19:18, 16:10, 23:18).
Game progress
The first quarter of the home game was difficult for Zenit. The hosts made 9 turnovers, lost in field goal attempts. The St. Petersburg team managed to partially overcome ball movement problems in the second quarter, but did not manage to equalise the score, falling critically behind in three-point shooting (22.2% to 46.2%). The Perm team relied entirely on starting five, with bench players failing to score a single point in the first half.
Key moment
The hosts regained the lead only at the end of the third quarter, beating BETCITY PARMA offense with tight defense. Zenit approached the end of the game with a 5-point lead. The guests did not have enough strength for the final stretch. Zenit pulled away by double digits and continued to win with Dejan Radonjic.
X-factor
Zenit’s bench was the key factor in the game, contributing 43 points. The guests rotation responded with only 3 points from Ivan Egorov with 12 seconds left in the game.
Facts
Andre Roberson recorded his first double-double in the VTB League with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Victor Sanders had his best game of the season in points (18), assists (8), and efficiency (28).
Zenit continues to win with its new coach, 7 wins with Radonjic in the VTB United League and a total 8 in a row.
Leaders
Zenit: Xavier Moon (14), Andre Roberson (13 + 13), Trent Frazier (10)
BETCITY PARMA: Victor Sanders (18 + 8 assists), Terrell Carter (16 + 6 turnovers), Jalen Adams (11)
What’s next
Zenit: March 14 on the road against Enisey
BETCITY PARMA: March 13 on the road versus Uralmash.
