UNICS defeated Astana at home – 104:57 (27:16, 29:12, 22:12, 26:17).

Game progress
The hosts started to control the game from the start. Andrey Desyatnikov was the main Astana power, but soon forced to the bench after 2 fouls. The Kazan team managed to get double-digit lead after Jalen Reynolds free throws. UNICS defense with full-court press determined the low game pace. The guests made only 11 field-goal attempts in the first quarter.

UNICS took full control in the second quarter. Dominance in offense and defense led to a significant difference in assists (17 vs. 7) and turnovers (2 vs. 12). This was resulted in huge lead – 56:28. Jalen Reynolds (14) and DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell (12) led the team.

Daniel Utomi started the second half well. Astana forward made 2 long-range shots, but failed to change the game. The hosts continued to steadily increase the lead, maintaining a double-digit advantage.

Key moment
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell scored 20 points in the final quarter, after which the hosts had 5 Russian players on the floor. The Kazan team took the big win and reaching 100 points for the 3rd time in the season.

X-factor
UNICS led in most stats, dominating in rebounds (49-28) and assists (31-14).

The Kazan team had way less tunrovers (6-20).

Facts
Velimir Perasovic had his 150th game in the VTB League.

Jalen Reynolds made 900th rebound in the League. UNICS center became the 9th player to reach this milestone.
The Kazan team extended the winning streak to 10 games.

Leaders
UNICS: DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell (21), Jalen Reynolds (16 + 5 rebounds), Marcos Knight (11), Ismael Bako (10 + 5 rebounds),
Astana: Daniel Utomi (16), Askar Maydekin (14).

What’s next
UNICS: January 19 at home against Samara
Astana: January 21 at home versus Enisey