Avtodor defeated Pari Nizhny Novgorod on the road – 81:56 (18:20, 23:10, 16:4, 24:22).
Game progress
The guests had a strong start, scoring 8 points in the first 2 minutes. Nizhny Novgorod responded to Avtodor’s run with good 3-point shooting (3 out of 6). The hosts forward Norbert Lukacs was particularly noticeable, scoring 9 points and helping his team win the quarter – 20:18.
The second quarter was equal for some time, but hosts’ 7 turnovers allowed Milenko Bogicevi team to take the lead and increase advantage. The Saratov team created opportunities for open shots, which allowed to finish the first half with an 11-point lead.
Key moment
In the third quarter, the Saratov team improved in defense and did not allow Pari NN to score for 8.5 minutes. Avtodor won the quarter 16:4. The guests controlled final quarter and took confident win.
X-factor
The key to success for Saratov team was play in the paint. Avtodor made 43 rebounds, 18 were offensive, while Pari NN had only 29 rebounds (10 offensive).
Facts
Rivlary history score: 15-13, Avtodor leads. The Saratov team has won 6 games in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Saratov team still has the best scoring starting five in the League, averaging 58.2 points per game.
Leaders
Pari NN: Norbert Lukacs (15 + 6 rebounds), Hunter Dean (10 + 6 rebounds).
Avtodor: Alen Hadzibegovic (20 + 15 rebounds), Daniil Kasko (15 + 5 rebounds), Vitalius Pranauskis (14 + 6 assists), Pavel Zemskii (12 + 6 rebounds).
What’s next
Pari NN: January 20 at home versus Enisey
Avtodor: January 27 on the road against Zenit.
