Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Uralmash on the road – 77:72 (18:13, 20:21, 14:26, 25:12).
Game progress
The game started poorly for hosts, the first quarter ended with guests lead. After that, the game gradually equalised. By halftime, the Yekaterinburg team had cut the deficit to 1 point, but Alexander Khomenko made three-pointer to end the half.
Pari NN failed to hold onto the lead for long in the second half. The hosts quickly took the control, and the lead and secured 8-point lead heading into the last quarter.
Key moment
The guests didn’t give up in the final quarter and immediately set out in pursuit. The quarter tense, and in the last 2 minutes Pari NN made 3 consecutive three-pointers and took the lead. This scoring run stunned the hosts, who were unable to make a response and ultimately lost by 5 points.
X-Factor
The game went into clutch. In response to 3 consecutive three-pointers by Pari NN late in the game, Uralmash missed 3 long-range shots.
Facts
Kirill Popov made his debut for Uralmash against his former team. He finished with 14 points (5 of 8 field-goals made, 4 of 4 free throws) and 4 rebounds.
Pari NN secured its first win against Uralmash. The overall record is now 1-11.
This was Nizhny’s 200th win in the VTB League in 448 games.
Daniil Klyuchenkov set a new VTB League career-high 16 points.
Leaders
Uralmash: Kirill Popov (14), Octavius Ellis (12), Anton Kardanakishvili (12 + 7 assists + 6 turnovers), Javonte Douglas (11 + 8 rebounds)
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Alexander Khomenko (18 points + 5 rebounds), Daniil Klyuchenkov (16 points + 7 rebounds), Norbert Lukacs (14 + 5 rebounds), Ilya Karpenkov (10)
What’s next
Uralmash: April 4 on the road versus UNICS
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: April 5 at home against Zenit.
