Saratov and Samara will host 2 regular season games on Wednesday.
Avtodor (Saratov) vs. MBA-MAI (Moscow)
Time:19:00 (18:00 Moscow Time)
Place: Russia, Saratov, DS Kristall
Broadcast: Match! Igra, VK Video, VTB League website
Avtodor: This game will be crucial for Avtodor’s playoff hopes. A loss would cut chances of making the playoffs. So far this season, the Saratov team has lost 3 times to MBA-MAI. However, all games were contested. Each time, the Volga team fell just short. And now will do everything to break through that barrier.
MBA-MAI: The Moscow team managed to surpass Uralmash. But the battle for a spot in the top 6 is only heating up. As the regular season comes to a close, every game will be crucial for both MBA-MAI and the teams chasing it. So in this game, only one result will satisfy the guests.
Samara (Samara Region) vs. Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar)
Time:19:30 (18:30 Moscow Time)
Place:Russia, Samara, SKK Dvorets Sporta
Broadcast:VK Video, VTB League website
Samara: The Volga team has been playing decent basketball lately. But they lack composure and energy in the closing minutes. In this game, they will try to correct this flaw. Especially since Samara has yet to win on its home court this season. And they need to delight their fans as the regular season comes to a close.
Lokomotiv Kuban: The team win in St. Petersburg has reignited the intrigue in the battle for third place. In case of winning upcoming game, the guests will be very close to Zenit in standings. At the same time, the Krasnodar team holds the advantage in head-to-heads. To stay in the race, Loko needs to finish the regular season as strongly as possible.
