Zenit beat Astana at home – 96:59 (26:15, 17:12, 31:22, 22:10)

Game progress

Astana started the game well, but by the middle of the first quarter Zenit got into the game and made a run, getting the double-digit lead by the end of first quarter. After that, the guests offense fell apart and scored first points in the middle of the second quarter.

After scoring the first points, Astana overcame a temporary crisis and made a 12-0 run, forcing Xavier Pascual to take a timeout. Daniel Utomi made the first 2 three-pointers. At the end of the first half, Astana made 25% field-goal shots, but managed to avoid a critical difference – 27:43.

Key moment

In the third quarter, the guests continued to resist. Astana forward Danila Pokhodiaev responded to Georgy Zhbanov with 3 three-pointers. But towards the end of quarter, Zenit made 4 long-range shots that brought the lead to a comfortable 25 points.

The final quarter was a formality in the face of the home team’s advantage.

X-factor

Zenit made 13 of 33 (39.4%) three-pointers against 5 of 19 (26.3%) by the guests.

The hosts were better in team offense, giving up 25 assists to the opponent’s 11.

Facts

As a result, the game continued the longest streaks in the League: 11 wins for Zenit and 19 losses for Astana.

Egor Ryzhov set his new VTB League career-high 11 points. Denis Zakharov showed the best scoring game for Zenit – 17 points.

Leaders

Zenit: Denis Zakharov (17), Omari Spellman (14), Trent Frazier (14), Georgy Zhbanov (13 + 7 rebounds), Egor Ryzhov (11 + 5 rebounds).

Astana: Galin Smith (12 + 6 rebounds), Danila Pokhodiaev (12 + 6 rebounds), Daniel Utomi (10 + 6 rebounds).

What’s next

Zenit: December 15 on the road against Enisey

Astana: December 14 at home versus Uralmash.