Perm defeated UNICS on the road, 97–88 (20–17, 28–25, 21–26, 28–20).
Main Story
From the very start, both teams set a fast pace. The Perm team felt more confident in this style of play and managed to take the lead. They played more aggressively on offense, earning more free throws (10 attempts to 2). Jeremiah Martin’s excellent performance helped the visitors maintain their lead. The point guard scored 15 points, helping PARMA win the first half 48–42.
Perm extended their lead to double digits during the third 10-minute period. However, they committed 5 turnovers in the quarter. Kazan capitalized on their opponents’ mistakes and fought back. Evgeny Pashutin’s team entered the final quarter with a slim lead.
The Clutch Moment
With two minutes left on the clock, the visitors held a five-point lead. The UNICS players had a chance to tie the game but missed open shots. The PARMA players, in turn, took their time on offense and were accurate at the decisive moments, securing the victory.
X-Factor
The number of free throws proved to be the key factor. The Ural team capitalized effectively on the home team’s foul trouble. In total, Parma made 20 free throws (17 made) compared to Kazan’s 9 (7 made).
Interesting Fact
Perm’s largest lead during the game was 12 points.
Joshua Primo scored 22 points on just one miss from the field, becoming the game’s most efficient player (28). Two PARMA players recorded double-doubles: B.J. Johnson (15 points and 10 rebounds) and Isaiah Whaley (11 points and 10 rebounds).
Top Performers
UNICS: Luka Šamanic (23), Jalen Reynolds (16), Brendan Adams (14 + 5 assists), Mikhail Belenitskii (11 + 8 rebounds), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (11)
BETCITY PARMA: Joshua Primo (22), Jeremiah Martin (19 + 5 rebounds), B.J. Johnson (15 + 10 rebounds), Brian Fobbs (14 + 9 assists), Isaiah Whaley (11 + 10 rebounds)
Up next
UNICS: September 30 at home against Dynamo
BETCITY PARMA: October 2 at home against CSKA.
