Ensiey defeated MINSK in Belarus – 89:74 (20:13, 28:16, 21:20, 20:25).
Game progress
The teams started the game cautiously. The Krasnoyarsk team looked more confident in rebounding. The guests got 3 offensive rebounds, which allowed to take a lead – 20:13.
In the second quarter, Enisey forward Beau Beech hand became hot. His 2 three-pointers allowed the guests to get a double-digit lead – 34:17. Jarred Ogunbemi-Jackson had a good stretch and tried to get MINSK back into the game. But the guests quickly caught the courage. Great defense, Jeremiah Martin and Xavier Rathan-Mayes made shots allowed the Siberian team to take a comfortable lead by the halftime – 48:29.
Key moment
Xavier Rathan-Mayes and all MINSK had started a shootout in the third quarter. Enisey leader scored 17 points in the quarter and helped the guests to maintain a double-digit lead – 69:49. The hosts didn’t give up and tried to regain the intrigue throughout the fourth quarter. But the Siberian team kept the lead and brought the game to a confident win.
X-factor
Beau Beech was a key player for Enisey in the first half. His bright offensive play gave the Siberian team a double-digit lead. In this game, the forward updated his League-high in points (17 points), rebounds (10), assists (3), playing time (28:31) and efficiency (28).
Fact
Since mid-November, the Krasnoyarsk team has variated wins and losses. After a loss in the previous round, the Siberian team wins today. With this win, Enisey had ended the 3rd round of this stretch (loss – win).
During the third quarter, MINSK tried to make a comeback. Xavier Rathan-Mayes phenomenal play prevented it. For more than 11 minutes only the Canadian guard scored 22 straight points.
Leaders
MINSK: Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (28 + 6 rebounds), Jakob Cebasek (11), Dzmitry Kuratnik (10 + 7 rebounds)
Enisey: Xavier Rathan-Mayes (29 + 5 assists), Beau Beech (17 + 10 rebounds), Yauheni Beliankou (13), Jeremiah Martin (10).
What’s next
MINSK (0-16): December 16 on the road versus Samara
Enisey (10-6): December 14 on the road against Lokomotiv Kuban.
