Zenit defeated Uralmash at home – 91:86 (18:25, 27:17, 29:20, 17:24).

Game progress
The Yekaterinburg team dominated the early stages of the game. A series of long-range shots allowed the guests to take a comfortable lead. Timofei Gerasimov helped Uralmash to increase the lead to double digits – 13:2.

The St. Petersburg team managed to take the initiative in the second quarter. The hosts started with a 7-point run. In the middle of the quarter took the lead for the first time in the game – 35:33.

Zenit continued to push after halftime. The Russian five with Georgy Zhbanov became the main offensive option. His 3 three-pointers put Zenit pulled away to a double-digit lead – 74:62.

Key moment
A comfortable lead allowed the St. Petersburg team to control the game. But the guests still decided to make a final push. At the end, Uralmash scored 10 points in a row and reduced the deficit to 5 points with 30 seconds to go – 84:89. To save the game, the guests tried to use tactical fouls, but this strategy did not bring success. The hosts maintained the lead and secured the third win of the season.

X-factor
Georgy Zhbanov had his most impressive game of the current season. His three-pointers series laid the foundation for Zenit’s key run in the third quarter. In total, the guard scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Facts
Today, Aleksander Sekulic had his 100th game in the VTB League. After this game, he has 56 wins and 44 losses.

Octavius Ellis made his debut for Uralmash this season. The American center got 12 minutes, 6 points and 3 rebounds.

Leaders
Zenit: Levi Randolph (17), Andrei Martuk (14 + 7 rebounds), Georgy Zhbanov (14), Alex Poythress (13 + 8 rebounds), Trent Frazier (10)
Uralmash: Timofei Gerasimov (21 + 5 assists), Anton Kardanakishvili (18 + 5 assists), Hayden Dalton (13)

What’s next
Zenit: October 24 on the road against Pari NN
Uralmash: October 25 on the road versus Enisey.