Uralmash defeated Avtodor at home – 86:54 (23:12, 13:14, 22:15, 28:13).
Game progress
The hosts took the lead right from the start. It took less than 5 minutes to build a double-digit lead—16:6. But the Ural team was unable to break Avtodor’s resistance right away. Solid defense and dominance in the paint allowed the Saratov team to take the initiative in the second quarter. At one point, the difference was cut to 5 points—26:31. But the hosts still had the last word in the first half. Tyrell Nelson and Garrett Nevels restored a comfortable lead for Uralmash—36:26.
The guests simply didn’t have the strength to change the game. After halftime, the Ural team completely took control. Midway through the final quarter, Uralmash’s lead reached 20 points—68:48. In the remaining time, the hosts further extended the lead and secured a win.
X-Factor
Turnovers were a key factor in this game. The guests committed significantly more turnovers than the opponent (25 to 11). Uralmash gained 14 second-chance possessions.
Facts
Uralmash’s win resolved the final suspense in the regular season. The team finished at 6th place, ahead of MBA-MAI. In the Playoffs, Anton Yudin team will face Zenit.
Uralmash finished the regular season with a four-game winning streak. This is the second-longest active winning streak in the VTB League. The Ural team won 4 straight games for the first time since April 2024.
Avtodor finished the season with a 7–33 record. This was the all-time worst in VTB League history.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (15 + 7 rebounds), Ivan Pynko (15), Garrett Nevels (12), Octavius Ellis (12), Kirill Popov (10 + 5 rebounds)
Avtodor: Grigory Motovilov (24 + 5 assists), Artem Klimenko (10).
