Zenit defeated Uralmash on the road in Game 3 – 82:65 (28:15, 29:24, 7:12, 23:9).
Game progress
Zenit started with a 10-0 run. The first quarter was a showcase for Andre Robertson, who scored nearly as many points as entire Uralmash. While the guests were highly efficient in finishing, the St. Petersburg team struggled with ball movement (7 turnovers). However, the hosts faced similar difficulties (9 turnovers).
Uralmash responded to a poor quarter with a 12-4 run and got back into the game. Zenit managed to maintain its lead until halftime, but after the break, the guests game completely fell apart. Neither team could score, but the St. Petersburg team made just 7 points in the quarter, lost rebounds, and headed into the final stretch with a 3-point lead.
Key moment
In the final quarter, the hosts began to struggle with scoring. With 4 minutes left, Zenit regained a double-digit lead with aggressive defense, shutting down the paint. Uralmash was never able to challenge and lost by 17 points.
X-Factor
Zenit demonstrated a significant advantage in offensive efficiency from close range. The guests made 25 of 34 two-point shots (73.5%). The hosts made 13 of 37 (35.1%).
Facts
Octavius Ellis played his 100th game in the VTB League.
Andre Roberson scored 100 points from the field.
Uralmash set a new 2025/26 season Playoffs-worst 22 turnovers.
Leaders
Uralmash: Octavius Ellis (15 points + 5 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (11)
Zenit: Andre Roberson (18 points, 8 rebounds), Georgy Zhbanov (17), Trent Frazier (13 points, 6 assists), Johnny Juzang (10)
What’s next
Game 4 on May 4 in Yekaterinburg.
