Avtodor defeated Samara on the road – 86:74 (26:18, 24:17, 15:19, 21:20).
Game progress
Aleksandr Petenev three-pointer set a positive tone for Avtodor. Throughout the first half, the Saratov team outplayed their opponents. The guests made 4 of 8 three-pointers and scored a lot of points on early offensive possessions. But perhaps the main surprise was the guests’ total dominance in rebounding. All of these factors combined with Dusan Beslac’s 13-point performance gave Avtodor a comfortable lead. The Saratov team ended the first half with a 15-point lead – 50:35.
Key moment
After the halftime, the hosts was able to get the opponents. But it never came down to a full comeback. The Saratov team held a double-digit lead and in the middle of the final quarter even increased it to 20 points – 74:54. With time remaining, Samara was able to cut the difference a bit, but no more than that.
X-factor
Dusan Beslac set his new League-high (17 points) and Rayshawn Hammonds set a career-high in rebounds (13). But the real x-factor was Dominic Mavra. The guard surprised with his three-point percentage. He made only 3 of 30 three-pointers before the game (10%). Mavra got 4 of 4 three-pointes.
Fact
The guests managed to end their 4-game losing streak. Avtodor got the second win of the season. The Saratov team has wins only on the road.
Leaders
Samara: Javontae Hawkins (18), Justin Roberson (12), Mikhail Kulagin (11).
Avtodor: Rayshawn Hammonds (19 + 13 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (17), Dominic Mavra (17 + 7 assists), Sindarius Thornwell (10 + 5 assists).
What’s next
Samara: November 8 on the road versus CSKA.
Avtodor: November 8 on the road against Pari Nizhny Novgorod.
