Zenit defeated Avtodor on the road – 95:64 (18:18, 27:11, 26:23, 24:12).
Game progress
Avtodor has already lost its chance to make the playoffs, while Zenit continues to battle Lokomotiv Kuban for a spot in the top 3. The opening quarter ended with tie – 18-18, and the guests started the second quarter with a 12-2 run led by Xavier Moon and Trent Frazier. Midway through the quarter, the St. Petersburg team slowed down slightly, but Johnny Juzang scored 9 points. The guests got a 16-point lead by halftime.
After the break, Avtodor equalised the game but failed to cut deficit. Zenit started the final quarter with a 10-0 run, held the lead until the end.
X-Factor
In his fourth VTB League game, Johnny Juzang set VTB League career-high 25 points in 21 minutes. Previously, the former NBA player’s best performance was 16 points.
Facts
The rivalry history score is 27-6, Zenit leads. The St. Petersburg team has won the last 10 games.
Avtodor has not won at home in 2026;. The Saratov team has lost 9 straight games at DS Kristall. Zenit has won its last 7 road games.
Daniil Kasko played his 100th game in the VTB United League.
Leaders
Avtodor: Grigory Motovilov (14), Igor Volkhin (9 + 8 rebounds)
Zenit: Johnny Juzang (25), Andrei Martiuk (14), Ismael Bako (10 + 9 rebounds)
What’s next
Avtodor: April 7 on the road versus UNICS
Zenit: April 5 on the road against Pari NN.
