Krasnodar’s Lokomotiv-Kuban defeated Perm’s BETCITY PARMA at home, 106–84 (23–18, 29–25, 27–27, 27–14).
Main Story
Early in the game, Perm struggled on offense due to Lokomotiv’s tenacious defense. Krasnodar, meanwhile, remained composed on offense and had already built a double-digit lead by the middle of the quarter. The visitors managed to halt their opponents’ run and cut into the deficit, but the “Railroaders” continued to shoot with high accuracy. They made 7 of 13 three-pointers in the first half, allowing them to head into halftime with a 52–43 lead.
The Clutch Moment
After the break, the intensity on the court remained high. The teams traded runs, but neither could fully seize the initiative. With three and a half minutes left on the clock, the score remained unchanged—a 9-point lead for the Kuban team. Baskets by Trevelin Queen and Patrick Miller extended the lead to 14 points. Parma players failed to convert their shots, and Miller’s three-pointer finally sealed the victory. Krasnodar secured their sixth consecutive home victory, solidifying their hold on second place in the standings.
X-Factor
The home team attacked effectively from long range. While their opponents made just 4 of 24 shots, Loko sank 13 of 26 three-pointers, which proved to be the key factor.
Interesting Facts
Head-to-head record in the VTB League: 28-7 in favor of Loko. The Krasnodar team has won the last six meetings.
The “Railroaders” are undefeated at home this season. They have won six out of six home games.
Trevelin Queen had his highest-scoring game in the VTB League (26 points).
Press Conference
Lokomotiv-Kuban Head Coach Tomislav Tomović:
“To be frank—regardless of how it might sound given the final result—I cannot be entirely satisfied with today’s performance. For the first 25 minutes or so, we struggled with our focus; it was as if the players had completely forgotten everything covered in our scouting reports.
As I mentioned before the game, BETCITY PARMA is a team with a great deal of offensive talent, yet we allowed them far too much freedom in our half of the court. Fortunately, toward the end of the game, we began to defend their key players effectively and, more importantly, gained control of the boards—which ultimately secured the win. I’d like to thank our opponents for the game, and our fans for their passionate support.”
BETCITY PARMA Head Coach Evgeny Pashutin:
“We prepared for the fact that Lokomotiv plays very aggressively and looks to transition into offense quickly. Our plan was to contain Miller and Queen, but we failed to do so—primarily because our power forwards, who were tasked with stepping out to challenge them, didn’t execute. As a result, our opponents quickly built a lead that allowed them to play with more comfort.
We adjusted our defense, opted for a smaller lineup, and used frequent substitutions to manage the tempo; this helped us narrow a 15-point deficit down to 5. However, at a certain point, we could no longer handle Queen, and Knight also began to make an impact. We need to be much more disciplined defensively if we have serious aspirations of finishing near the top of the standings. Credit to our opponents—their victory was well-deserved.”
Top Performers
Lokomotiv-Kuban: Trevelin Queen (26 points + 6 rebounds), Marcos Knight (18), Patrick Miller (17 points + 8 assists), Aleksej Pokusevski (12)
BETCITY PARMA: Jeremiah Martin (22), Lev Svinin (16 points, 5 rebounds), Joshua Primo (13), Brian Fobbs (12)
Up Next
Lokomotiv-Kuban: November 15 at home against UNICS
BETCITY PARMA: November 11 at home against UNICS.
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