Avtodor defeated PARMA at home – 94:63 (24:17, 26:14, 19:22, 25:10)
Game progress
The first quarter was equal, the hosts advantage in free-throws and Caleb Agada three-pointer in the final seconds gave Avtodor a 7-point lead. All of the points were scored by the starting five.
The Saratov team tried to strengthen the lead in the second quarter and started it with a 10:1 run. Evgeny Pashutin timeout helped the Perm team get back into the game with Garrett Nevels three-pointers. The guard’s actions resulted in long-range shooting by both teams, the hosts won the first half – 50:31.
PARMA managed to organize a chase in the 3rd quarter. The guests made a 12:2 run, but Caleb Agada scored 23 points in the first 30 minutes of the game did not let the Perm team to cut the deficit. The hosts also were better in rebounding (36 vs 26).
Key moment
PARMA was not ready to fight in the final quarter. The guests made turnovers and allowed the hosts to quickly gain a large advantage. Avtodor got the biggest win over the Perm team this season (31-point difference).
X-factor
Caleb Agada scored 31 points, making 13 of 20 field-goal shots and 5 of 9 three-pointers. The guard helped his team hold off the PARMA in the third quarter.
Facts
Avtodor beat PARMA for the third time this season and took the lead in rivalry history score – 11-10.
Milenko Bogicevic earned his 30th win as Avtodor head coach in 69 games.
Caleb Agada repeated his VTB United League career-high 31 points.
Leaders
Avtodor: Caleb Agada (31), Jamal Jones (17 + 5 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (15), Kerem Kanter (13 + 11 rebounds).
PARMA: Royce Hamm (11), Garrett Nevels (10 + 5 rebounds + 8 assists).
What’s next
Avtodor: February 1 on the road against Lokomotiv Kuban.
PARMA: January 29 at home versus Uralmash.
