Game progress
Gleb Firsov helped the Perm team to get early lead – 14:7. Tomislav Tomovic took time-out helped the hosts to reset. Aggressive defense and three-point shooting allowed Loko to catch up the opponent before the end of the first quarter.
Key moments
The third quarter became the key. After the halftime, the hosts came out fired up and immediately activated their trademark defense. In 8.5 minutes, Loko allowed the opponent to score only 6 points. Meanwhile, the Krasnodar team maintained scoring pace. Loko lead rapidly increased, and at one point it reached 21 points—75:54.
In the remaining time, the Perm team gave fans hope for a comeback. With 3 minutes left, the deficit was cut to 8 points—81:89. But the guests had no energy left for a final push. The Krasnodar team managed to keep lead, scored crucial shots and secured win.
X-Factor
The hosts forced the opponent to make 18 turnovers in this game (Loko had 8 turnovers). Meanwhile, Krasnodar team recorded 14 steals.
Facts
Lokomotiv Kuban and BETCITY PARMA will face off in the first round of the playoffs.
BETCITY PARMA became the first team to finish the regular season. The Perm team finished at 5th place.
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Anton Kvitkovskikh (16), Vince Hunter (12), Patrick Miller (11 + 11 assists), Jeremiah Martin (11), Alen Hadzibegovic (10 + 8 rebounds), Mike Moore (10)
BETCITY PARMA: Gleb Firsov (23 + 10 rebounds), Lev Svinin (18 + 6 rebounds), Terrell Carter (15 + 7 rebounds + 6 assists), Ivan Egorov (14 + 6 assists)
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