Zenit defeated Pari Nizhny Novgorod on the road – 88:72 (25:16, 25:14, 17:23, 21:19).
Game progress
The guests started the game with a 13-2 run and seemed to have completely take the initiative. However, Pari NN recovered and brought the game back into contention, primarily with Norbert Lukacs actions.
The hosts were unable to maintain its focus for long. The second quarter began with another 13-2 run by Zenit. A 20-point lead held until halftime. Zenit went into the break with 50% three-point shooting (8 of 16).
The Nizhny Novgorod team managed to cut the deficit during the second half, continuing to play with a limited rotation, but lacked the strength. The guests once again controlled the ending of the game. Zenit avenged January home loss and finished the season series with a 3-1 record.
X-Factor
Only 6 Pari NN players scored points in the game, and 7 players played more than 10 minutes.
Zenit received 26 points from its bench players. 10 players contributed to the scoring and received significant playing time.
Facts
Luka Samanic had his best scoring and efficient game for Zenit—23 points and 37 effort. points.
Zenit won in Nizhny Novgorod for the fourth consecutive time and now leads the head-to-head 25-9.
Norbert Lukacs repeated VTB League career-high 21 points.
Leaders
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Norbert Lukacs (21), Sergey Zotkin (15), Ilya Karpenkov (12 + 9 rebounds), Daniil Klyuchenkov (10 + 6 rebounds)
Zenit: Luka Samanic (23 + 5 rebounds + 3 steals), Johnny Juzang (16), Xavier Moon (10)
What’s next
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: April 8 on the road versus MBA-MAI
Zenit: April 7 at home against Uralmash.
