Astana beat Samara at home – 83:66 (20:16, 17:16, 24:13, 22:21).
Game progress
Astana had a double-digit lead in the first quarter already, but the guests cut the lead to 1 point with Aleksandr Gudumak and Nikola Rebic help. Despite this, the Kazakh team managed to hold the initiative throughout the first half, although Samara trailed by only 5 points by tha halftime – 37:32.
But in the third quarter, Carvel Anderson started to score time after time, not letting Samara defense to stop him. The hosts lead began to grow quickly – after another Anderson shot, it was 18 points.
Key moment
Samara never managed to get back into the game. The hosts active defense worked very well. Every time Samara tried to cut the difference, Anderson or Devin Davis responded with points. Holding a comfortable lead for the rest of the game, Astana earned the 6th win of the season.
X-factor
Carvel Anderson set the United League career-high, scoring more than 20 points for the first time and surpassing his previous high by 9 points.
Fact
Astana continues to confirm the reputation of the home team – 5 of the 6 wins in the season were won in Kazakhstan capital.
Leaders
Astana: Carvel Anderson (28), Royce Hamm (14 + 7 rebounds), Markell Johnson (11 + 5 rebounds + 7 assists + 3 steals), Devin Davis (11 + 9 rebounds).
Samara: Hayden Dalton (12), James Thompson (9 + 6 rebounds), Nikola Rebic (8 + 5 assists), Mikhail Kulagin (8 + 5 assists), Rade Zagorac (6 + 6 rebounds).
What’s next
Astana (6-6): November 30 at home against Runa
Samara (7-6): December 2 on the road versus Enisey.
