Uralmash defeated Samara at home – 79:72 (23:13, 19:20, 16:16, 21:23).

Game progress
From the very beginning of the game, the teams did not allow each other to make fast possessions, so they had to switch to positional offense. Uralmash scored easy points more often than the Volga team. The hosts made 9 assists in the first quarter. This allowed to build a comfortable 10-point lead. In the second quarter, Samara improved the defense and took advantage of Uralmash’s team fouls, making 10 free throws. The Volga team managed to win the quarter with a minimal advantage (20:19) and reduced the deficit to 9 points by halftime.

In the second half, Vladislav Konovalov team made several attempts to catch up, reducing the deficit to 6 points. But after successful runs, the guests made turnovers, which were used by Uralmash players. The hosts demonstrated excellent two-point shooting – 27 out of 41, which allowed to steadily score points and win the game.

X-factor
Teamwork and good ball movement allowed the hosts to win. The Yekaterinburg team repeatedly broke through the guests defense and made 24 assists against Samara’s 11.

Facts
Rivalry history score: 8-2, Uralmash leads. The Yekaterinburg team had 8 wins in a row.

Both teams have played their last 3 games on the road. After the game in Yekaterinburg, the Volga team will play 2 more road games.

Uralmash leads in free throw percentage (82.4%), while Samara leads in turnovers.

Leaders
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (16 + 5 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (14 + 7 assists), Igor Novikov (10)
Samara: Dmitry Cheburkin (25), Nikita Mikhailovskii (21 + 7 rebounds), Artem Chevarenkov (14 + 5 assists)

What’s next
Uralmash: November 7 on the road against BETCITY PARMA
Samara: November 8 on the road against Enisey.