UNICS defeated Enisey at home – 87:73 (27:21, 21:17, 19:23, 20:12).
Game progress
From the very start, the game was equal and productive. The guests actively used the opponent team fouls, making 7 of 8 free throws. The Kazan team moved the ball better, recording 6 assists. The hosts won the opening quarter – 27:21.
During the second quarter, UNICS continued to build its lead, extending it to double digits. Velimir Perasovic team became more precise in defense and actively used the Krasnoyarsk team’s mistakes, as the guests committed 12 turnovers in the first half. By halftime, the Kazan team led by 10 points.
Key moment
In the second half, the guests put up a fight and made several runs, closing the gap. Early in the final quarter, Krasnoyarsk team cut the deficit to 4 points. However, Kazan team responded with a run, Denis Zakharov returned the lead to double digits. After that, UNICS controlled the game and secured the win.
X-Factor
The key factor was the difference in turnovers. Enisey committed 17 turnovers, while Kazan team had just 9. UNICS not only handled the ball more carefully but also actively punished the opponent for mistakes.
Facts
Rivalry history score: 26-4, UNICS leads. The Kazan team has won the last 9 games; Enisey last won this matchup in January 2024 (94-80).
Enisey is the only team in March with 5 players averaging 12 or more points per game.
Leaders
UNICS: Marcus Bingham (22 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals), Andrei Lopatin (16 points, 5 rebounds), Denis Zakharov (14 points), Dmitry Kulagin (12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists), Ty Brewer (12 points + 5 rebounds)
Enisey: Dominic Artis (17 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists), Danilo Tasic (16 points + 8 rebounds), Dmitry Sonko (14 points + 7 rebounds), Matt Coleman (11)
What’s next
UNICS: March 26 at home against Zenit
Enisey: March 28 at home versus BETCITY PARMA.
