Zenit defeated MINSK at home – 96:69 (28:13, 24:17, 30:11, 14:28).
Game progress
Zenit started with an 11:2 run in 2.5 minutes and kept this rhythm throughout the first half. Trent Frazier (14 points, 4 of 5 from the game) and Kyle Kuric (13 points, 4 of 8 from the game) were the key backcourt players. The St. Petersburg team had a 15-point lead at the end of the first quarter and led 52:30 by halftime. In the second half, Xavier Pascual team continued to control the game and got the win.
This win allows Zenit to overtake Lokomotiv Kuban – both teams have 15-6 and share 3-4 places in the standings.
X-factor
The St. Petersburg team managed to shut down MINSK offensive leader Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson, who scored only 6 points with 3 of 8 from the game.
Fact
Zenit was the first in the League in points allowed to score (73.1), while MINSK ranked last (89.4). Both teams continued to follow the trends even tonight.
Leaders
Zenit: Adrien Moerman (16), Trent Frazier (15), Kyle Kuric (13), Thomas Heurtel (11 + 8 assists).
MINSK: Aleksandar Zecevic (13 + 6 rebounds), Daniil Kasko (13)
What’s next
Zenit (15-6): January 14 at home against Avtodor
MINSK (0-21): January 14 at home versus MBA.
