Saratov and Kazan will host 2 regular season games on Sunday.
Avtodor (Saratov) vs Astana (Astana)
Time: 16:00 (15:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Saratov, DS Kristall
Broadcast: TV Start, League website
Avtodor: The last 2 losses let Avtodor rivals get away in the fight for the Top 6 spot. It’s time to get involved in the chase. The Saratov team will try to start a home winning streak.
Astana: The Kazakh team can not yet find its game. Numerous injuries are the reason to that. But even in this situation, Astana manages to fight with opponents. Lack of experience and roster changes are still preventing Gleb Plotnikov team from reaching the perfect level. But sooner or later, Astana will be able to end the losing streak. And it can happen in Saratov.
UNICS (Kazan) vs Uralmash (Yekaterinburg)
Time: 18:00 (18:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Kazan, Basket Hall
Broadcast: Match! Igra, Start Triumph, League website
UNICS: The hosts winning streak reached 8 games. But the Volga team shouldn’t let the pace down. In the previous round the team almost lost. The Kazan team only managed to overtake Enisey in the ending. UNICS has an even more dangerous opponent ahead. Uralmash is in great shape and can upset any opponent.
Uralmash: The team is waiting Octavius Ellis return. His debut this season should take place in the next few days. But even without the star center, Uralmash has made excellent progress. Jeremiah Martin led the team and helped to win 4 of last 5 games, which has helped to get 5th place in the standings. The Yekaterinburg team has not defeated the Top-4 team yet, but will have an opportunity to do.
