Zenit beat Lokomotiv Kuban in Game 2 of the 3rd Place Series at home – 64:61 (13:20, 20:15, 17:16, 14:10).
Game progress
The first half was low-scoring. Both teams combined for just 68 points. Zenit shot 22.2% from three, Loko only 9.1%. The Krasnodar team was more effective on two-point attempts. At halftime, only Georgy Zhbanov (11) and Patrick Miller (10) had double figures, with the Krasnodar team leading – 35:33.
The second half was just as tight. Neither team managed to break away, and the game went into the final minutes level – just like in Game 1.
Key moment
In the closing minutes, the game came down to individual plays. Trent Frazier scored 4 straight points to give the St. Petersburg team the difference. The hosts took the lead with a minute left – 62:59. Sergei Karasev made 2 important free throws, and Mike Moore missed a long-range shot in the final seconds. Zenit took win.
X-Factor
Zenit had a big rebounding advantage – 41-31, including 13-7 on the offensive glass.
Facts
Zenit lead the series 2-0 and need one more win for 3rd place.
The St. Petersburg team won despite shooting just 2 of 19 from three (10.5%).
Leaders
Zenit: Georgy Zhbanov (15 + 8 rebounds), Andrei Martiuk (12 + 7 rebounds), Andre Roberson (6 + 7 rebounds + 3 blocks)
Lokomotiv Kuban: Makar Konovalov (12), Patrick Miller (12)
What’s next
Game 3 on June 7 in Krasnodar.
