Uralmash defeated PARMA at home – 80:76 (21:24, 21:12, 20:20, 18:20).

Game progress
From the first minutes, the teams switched into active play mode. The game was filled with emotion, chaos and highlights. But neither team managed to gain a serious advantage. The opening quarter ended with Stanley Whittaker shot that gave PARMA 3-point lead at the first break – 24:21.

In the second quarter, the teams slowed down a bit. The hosts felt noticeably more confident. Javonte Douglas made shots allowed the Yekaterinburg team to regain the lead. At the end of the first half, Douglas had 13 points and 8 rebounds, and his team led by 6 points by halftime – 42:36.

The third quarter turned into swings. The hosts aggressive defense, quick transition and individual skill of the leaders allowed to quickly build up the lead. After Vladimir Ivlev slam, Uralmash lead was already 18 points – 59:41. The guests got back into the game with long-range shots. Samson Ruzhentsev, Timofey Yakushin and Royce Hamm helped to cut the deficit to 6 points before final quarter – 56:62.

Key moment
The fourth quarter was really tense. The teams were separated by several shots, but the hosts were always ahead. That decided the game result. By the last minute, Uralmash had a 5-point lead – 75:70. The end of the game was filled with free throw shooting contest between Hayden Dalton and Whittaker. But such actions suited the hosts, who maintained the lead and got the win.

X-factor
Javonte Douglas is in good shape. In today’s game, the forward allowed Uralmash to take the initiative in the second quarter. Douglas scored 17 points and also set VTB League high 13 rebounds.

Facts
Uralmash was able to beat PARMA for the first time this season. The Yekaterinburg team has 3 wins in 6 Ural Derby games.

Today’s loss dropped the guests to 8th place in the standings. Avtodor, Pari NN and PARMA have the same record (17-24), but the Perm team has the worst point differential among these teams.

Leaders
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (21 + 7 assists), Javonte Douglas (17 + 13 rebounds), Jeremiah Martin (13 + 5 assists).
PARMA: Royce Hamm (21 + 8 rebounds), Stanley Whittaker (19 + 11 assists), Samson Ruzhentsev (15 + 6 rebounds).

What’s next
Uralmash: April 6 on the road against Zenit
PARMA: April 5 on the road versus Astana.