UNICS defeated Samara at home – 95:71 (35:10, 20:19, 22:26, 18:16).
Game progress
The Kazan team took control of the game from the start with an 11-0 run. High offensive efficiency, good ball movement and aggressive defense allowed the hosts to build a 25-point lead by the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, Samara managed to equalise the game. However, Velimir Perasovic team continued to score three-pointers, making total of 12 long-range shots in the first half and had lead by halftime – 55-29.
After the break, the guests took the initiative. Samara improved defense, forcing the opponent into mistakes and turnovers. The third quarter ended with Danila Pokhodiaev made shot and Samara won the quarter – 26-22. However, in the final quarter, the pace of the game slowed, and the Kazan team secured the win.
X-Factor
Three-pointers were the key to UNICS win in this game. The Kazan team took the lead, making 19 of 44 long range shots.
Facts
Rivalry history score: 14-1, UNICS leads. The only time Samara beat the Kazan team on October 2023 at home (104-93).
Samara currently has the longest active losing streak—8 losses.
Mikhail Belenitskii reached the 500 rebounds in the VTB League. He now has 506 rebounds.
Leaders
UNICS: Marcus Bingham (21 points + 10 rebounds), Andrey Lopatin (17), Jalen Reynolds (16 points + 5 rebounds), Ty Brewer (11)
Samara: Mikhail Kulagin (24 points, 6 rebounds), Danila Pokhodiaev (11)
What’s next
UNICS: April 4 at home against Uralmash
Samara: April 4 at home versus CSKA.
