Avtodor defeated PARMA at home – 67:59 (21:13, 18:12, 10:19, 18:15).
Game progress
Avtodor took the opening possession. The hosts took a double-digit lead in the first quarter – 18:8. Then Avtodor started to build the lead with Aleksandr Petenev and Bryant Crawford efforts, then Jamal Jones time started. The Saratov team forward made a rebound after missed shot from the free-throw line and scored. 4 points in one possession and 20-point hosts’ lead – 39:19.
But it was too early for Avtodor to relax. After the halftime, Aleksandr Zakharov and Grigory Tuchkov started a run that allowed PARMA to get back into the game. Evgeny Pashutin team added on both sides of the court and Royce Hamm left the Saratov team with virtually nothing – 45:44.
Key moment
During the final quarter, the Perm team continued to pursue the opponent. Avtodor managed to make a run, but Zakharov and Alex Hamilton were able to get the hosts into tough ending.
The final minute became decisive. Hamm shot could give PARMA a chance, but the bigman missed. In the return possession, Dusan Beslac hmade three-pointer. Avtodor makes its season debut with a tough win.
X-factor
PARMA is known as one of the best rebounding teams in the League, but in today’s game Avtodor completely dominated. The Saratov team made 50 rebounds (18offensive) compared to 27 by the guests.
Facts
For the first time since 2020, PARMA starts the season with a loss.
The game became the first of the season with a difference of less than 10 points and the Perm team first 20-point comeback of the season.
Alex Hamilton in his first official game for PARMA set the season-high 6 steals and became the best scoring player of the game with 23 points despite his team’s loss.
Leaders
Avtodor: Bryant Crawford (22 + 5 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (13), Jamal Jones (8 + 14 rebounds), Vitalius Pranauskis (6 + 8 rebounds + 5 assists), Dmitry Khaldeev (3 + 4 steals).
PARMA: Alex Hamilton (15 + 6 steals), Royce Hamm (14 + 5 rebounds), Aleksandr Zakharov (10 + 6 rebounds).
What’s next
Avtodor: September 28 on the road against Pari Nizhny Novgorod
PARMA: September 29 at home versus Astana.
