Zenit defeated Avtodor in Saratov 88:84 (34:20, 16:25, 21:16, 17:23).

Game progress
Already in the opening quarter, Zenit had double-digit lead with long-range shots – 12:2. Throughout the opening quarter, the teams showed productive basketball, which allowed the guests to maintain a comfortable lead – 34:20.

In the second quarter, the Saratov team was able to get defense going. Caleb Agada and Dmitri Khaldeev allowed the hosts to get the initiative. By halftime, the Volga team had cut the difference to just 5 points – 45:50.

At the start of the third quarter, the hosts tied the score and even had a chance to take the lead. But the guests regained the lead with Dwayne Bacon and Alex Poythress actions. Before the final quarter, Zenit lead was again double-digit – 71:61.

The final quarter started with Dusan Beslac and Jamal Jones long-range shots. The Saratov team cut the deficit to 4 points – 67:71.

Key moment
The game went into clutch. Beslac free throws gave Zenit a one-point lead 13 seconds before the end – 85:84. The hosts planned to commit a foul, but Xavier Moon ran away from opponents and wasted 9 seconds. The hosts made unsportsmanlike foul. The guests had the best possible scenario. Moon and Bacon free-throws set the final score – 88:84.

X-factor
Zenit once again showed quality offense. Long-range shooting remains an important part of the St. Petersburg offense. In this game, the guests made 11 of 28 three-pointers (39.3%).

Facts
Zenit extended the winning streak. It now stands at 6 games. This is the second longest active winning streak (after CSKA 7 wins).

Caleb Agada recently had a triple-double. In this game, Avtodor guard also had a good stat line – 19 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.

Dwayne Bacon set his VTB League season-high 25 points and 7 rebounds.

Leaders
Zenit: Dwayne Bacon (25 + 7 rebounds), Alex Poythress (14), Xavier Moon (14), Omari Spellman (11).
Avtodor: Caleb Agada (19 + 10 assists + 7 rebounds + 5 steals), Dmitry Khaldeev (17), Kerem Kanter (14), Jamal Jones (13 + 5 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (11 + 6 rebounds).

What’s next
Zenit: November 14 on the road against MBA-MAI
Avtodor: November 14 on the road versus PARMA.