Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Enisey at home – 83:66 (20:19, 15:15, 24:20, 24:12).
Game progress
Throughout the first half, the game was equal. The Siberians team relied play in the paint, while Zach Nutall and Aubrey Dawkins combined for 18 points. Pari NN took the lead at the break, but the advantage was minimal – 35:34.
Key moment
The Volga team made a 10-point run. Pari NN’s lead reached 12 points – 66:54. The guests responded by trying to force the offense, but that didn’t help. The hosts confidently kept a comfortable score difference and got the win.
X-factor
Zach Natall performance helped the hosts to win the game. The Volga team guard made 13 of 21 field-goal shots and set career-high 31 points.
Facts
The Volga team pulls up ahead rivalry history with Enisey. Pari NN now has 13 wins over the Siberian team in 25 games. Also, the hosts ended losing streak against principal rival. The previous 3 games the Krasnoyarsk team got wins.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod won the 11th game of the season and retained the fifth place in the standings.
Zach Nutall became the fifth player to score 31 points against Enisey.
Leaders
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Zach Nutall (31), Aleksandr Khomenko (14 + 5 rebounds), Ilya Karpenkov (12 + 7 rebounds).
Enisey: Timofei Gerasimov (19 + 8 assists), Aleksa Stepanovic (16 + 6 rebounds), Sergey Balashov (14 + 6 rebounds).
What’s next
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: December 21 on the road against Avtodor
Enisey: December 25 at home versus Astana.
