BETCITY PARMA defeated Uralmash on the road – 87:79 (17:17, 21:17, 27:21, 22:24).
Game progress
The first half of the game delighted fans with its variety of plays. The hosts got off to a strong start, building a solid 9-2 lead. But Perm team responded to the opponents’ early run with a comeback. Then the lead changed 6 times in just 2.5 minutes.
The second quarter turned into a chase. Dominance in rebounding (22-12) and standout performance by Jalen Adams (18 points), BETCITY PARMA took the lead. The guests held the lead for 10 minutes but were unable to pull away. The Perm team went into halftime with a 4-point lead – 38:34.
Adams’ standout performance continued after the halftime. The American allowed BETCITY PARMA to build a double-digit lead during the third quarter – 57:44.
Key moment
But the Ural derby has never been known for easy wins. That was the case this time as well. The hosts stepped up in the final stretch. With a 1.5 minute left, Kirill Pisklov cut Uralmash deficit to 3 points – 74:77. But the guests still came out on top in the end. Three-pointer by Lev Svinin and Adams drive restored PARMA’s comfortable lead, which allowed to secure win.
X-Factor
In addition to Jalen Adams excellent performance, another key factor in the guests win was dominance in the paint. The Perm team grabbed nearly twice as many rebounds—41-23 – including 11 offensive rebounds.
Facts
Jalen Adams set VTB League career-high 36 points. This is the second-best performance of the season.
This win was crucial for the guests. Evgeny Pashutin team is up by 3 wins. In addition, the Perm team gained the head-to-head advantage over rival.
This is the largest win in the history of the Ural derby. Previously, the score difference for either team was 7 points maximum.
PARMA tied the rivalry history score against Uralmash. Both teams now have 5 wins.
Leaders
Uralmash: Octavius Ellis (19 points + 5 assists), Garrett Nevels (17), Hayden Dalton (13)
BETCITY PARMA: Jalen Adams (36 points + 8 rebounds), Victor Sanders (14 points + 5 assists + 5 steals), Aleksandr Shashkov (12), Gleb Firsov (11)
What’s next
Uralmash: March 21 on the road versus MBA-MAI
BETCITY PARMA: March 19 at home against UNICS.
