Zenit defeated Uralmash in Yekaterinburg 81:67 (9:17, 25:19, 25:22, 22:9).

Game progress

The Yekaterinburg team showed good defense in the opening minutes and left the hosts behind. The St. Petersburg team quickly came to senses in the second quarter and cut the deficit to 2 points by halftime.

Key moment

The game changed midway through the fourth quarter, when Zenit turned on tight defense and built a lead with by Georgy Zhbanov and Dwayne Bacon three-pointers. The guests gained a double-digit lead and avoided a tense ending.

X-factor

Zenit was better than Uralmash in rebounding, including more offensive rebounds (16-10).

Facts

Okaro White had his best game for Zenit with 17 points and 5 rebounds.

Zenit continues its longest winning streak this season (14).

Leaders

Uralmash: Jeremiah Martin (26), Octavius Ellis (12 + 7 rebounds), Tony Douglas (12 + 6 rebounds).

Zenit: Dwayne Bacon (23), Okaro White (17 + 5 rebounds), Trent Frazier (12 + 7 assists + 5 rebounds), Alexey Shved (11), Alex Poythress (10 + 7 rebounds), Vince Hunter (4 + 12 rebounds).

What’s next

Uralmash: March 27 on the road versus MBA-MAI

Zenit: March 26 in the road against Enisey