Uralmash beat Pari Nizhny Novgorod on the road – 89:75 (26:21, 20:18, 22:11, 25:21).
Game progress
Pari Nizhny Novgorod was undefeated before this game, Uralmash after the debut win over Samara lost to CSKA. The first half was dominated by Jeremiah Martin (12 points) and Tyrell Nelson (10). The Yekaterinburg team failed to make long-range shots (4 of 17), but had good two-point percentage (14 of 21). Rostislav Vergun team also cared about the ball better (5 turnovers vs. 10 by Pari NN). Uralmash had the lead by halftime – 46:39.
Key moment
The key was the third quarter, which the Yekaterinburg team won 22:11. Soon Martin and Nelson were backed up by Javonte Douglas, and Uralmash also looked solid in defense. A 13:0 run in 2.5 minutes allowed the guests to increase the lead to 17 points. Uralmash managed to keep control of the game and maintain the big lead until the end.
X-factor
The Yekaterinburg team was very confident in the paint, making 71.4% of their two-pointers (30 of 42).
Facts
The rivalry history score is 5-0, Uralmash leads. The Yekaterinburg team haven’t lost to Nizhny and PARMA yet in the VTB League.
Nizhny could have the second best start in the club’s history (4-0). The best result – 10-0 at the start of the season was in the 2014/15.
Leaders
Pari NN: Nemanja Djurisic (19 + 5 rebounds), Zach Nutall (19)
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (22 + 8 rebounds), Jeremiah Martin (20 + 6 assists), Javonte Douglas (18 + 8 rebounds), Stanley Whittaker (12).
What’s next
Pari NN: October 5 at home versus CSKA
Uralmash: October 6 at home against UNICS.
