UNICS defeated Enisey in Krasnoyarsk – 72:57 (19:17, 14:11, 19:9, 20:20).
Game progress
The first quarter was a showdown between Tony Taylor and his former team. The Kazan team guard scored 2 three-pointers and made 3 assists. Taylor bright play and superior rebounding (15-5) allowed UNICS to win the opening quarter – 19:17.
The second quarter continued to be tight. At one point, the guests were able to gain a double-digit lead – 30:19. But the Krasnoyarsk team showed character and by the halftime cut the difference to 5 points – 28:33.
Key moment
The third quarter was the turning point. A great defense coupled with Taylor performance allowed the guests to take an even bigger lead. Before the final quarter UNICS had a 15-point lead – 52:37. That advantage was enough for the Kazan team to get win.
X-factor
Defense was a key factor in the guests win. The Krasnoyarsk team scored only 57 points, which became the team’s season-worst.
Facts
Milan Karakas performed as UNICS head coach in this game. Velimir Perasovic missed the game due to personal reasons.
Ismael Bako made 5 dunks in this game and took the first place by this stat. UNICS center already has 11 dunks this season.
Tony Taylor has played 57 games for Enisey. But in this game he didn’t spare his former club. UNICS leader has 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 34 eff. points.
Leaders
Enisey: Timofei Gerasimov (13)
UNICS: Tony Taylor (23 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists), Ismael Bako (12), Jalen Reynolds (10 + 7 rebounds).
What’s next
Enisey: October 6 on the road versus Samara
UNICS: October 6 on the road against Uralmash.
