Astana and Krasnodar will host 2 regular season games on Saturday.
Astana (Astana) vs PARMA (Perm Region)
Time: 15:00 (13:00 Moscow time)
Place: Kazakhstan, Astana, Velotrek Saryarka
Broadcast: TV Start, League website
Astana: The hosts have 2 wins this season, but want to have a great season and upset more opponents. Considering that the team will play all of their last games at home, these ambitions don’t look fantastic. It’s important that Astana will have optimal roster. In this case, performers level will allow the Kazakh team to fight for win against PARMA.
PARMA: Unlike the rival, the Perm team continues to fight for 6th place and it has become tough. PARMA and its rivals have the same records. So the result of every game will matter for the Perm team.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs. UNICS (Kazan)
Time: 14:30 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: Match TV, Start Triumph, League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The team will face Uralmash in the Quarterfinals. So now the Krasnodar team can start preparing for the Playoffs. In March, Loko wasn’t stable, but gradually finding its game. A clash with such strong opponent as UNICS will allow to check whether the Krasnodar team is ready to fight in the Playoffs.
UNICS: The Kazan team hasn’t given up hope of climbing higher in the standings. So in this game, UNICS will have to play for result. And that extra motivation should help the Volga team take the win.