Uralmash beat MBA at home – 96:83 ОТ (8:19, 21:13, 23:22, 24:22, 20:7).
Game progress
The Moscow team picked up high pace and made a 10:1 run in 3 minutes of the third quarter. After Rostislav Vergun timeout, the Yekaterinburg team was able to stop the guests’ fast possessions and cut the difference to 6 points, but Uralmash turnovers helped Vasily Karasev team to get double-digit lead back – 22:8. Garrett Nevels led the comeback, He made 8 points, 2 steals and helped the team to get closer to MBA by the halftime – 32:29.
The guests took the lead back with Timofey Yakushin and Vladislav Trushkin actions. The Russian duo scored 17 points combined and the difference became 9 points. But the hosts controlled the last 2 minutes of the third quarter. Uralmash 2 steals and 8 points get the intrigue back before the fourth quarter – 54:52.
Key moment
Daniil Kasatkin set the tone for the final quarter with 6 points. MBA led for a long time, but the hosts cut the lead to 2 points several times. Trushkin and Yakushin shots prevented the hosts from tying the score. The Moscow team had a 5-point lead before the ending – 73:68. Uralmash cut the deficit to a minimum, and then Stanley Whittaker had an opportunity with free throws. The American guard made only 1 shot and took the game into overtime – 76:76.
Tyrell Nelson became a key player in the overtime. The forward made 13 points in a row. The Moscow team had four trouble. After that, MBA players couldn’t find the energy to make a comeback. The hosts won the overtime 20:7 and pleased the fans with a win in a tense game.
X-factor
Tyrell Nelson played a key role in Uralmash win. The American had his best game of the season and scored 27 points, 13 was in overtime. It’s noteworthy MBA managed to score only 7 points in the extra 5 minutes.
Fact
Nelson repeated the League-high in points scored in overtime. Before him, only Scott Machado managed to score 13 points in the extra 5 minutes against Krasnye Krylia in 2015.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (27 + 5 rebounds), Stanley Whittaker (18 + 5 steals), Garrett Nevels (16), Javonte Douglas (10 + 8 rebounds + 7 assists).
MBA: Timofey Yakushin (27), Vladislav Trushkin (22).
What’s next
Uralmash (13-13): February 10 on the road against MBA
MBA (8-18): February 10 at home versus Uralmash.
