Avtodor defeated MINSK on the road – 91:76 (21:27, 21:16, 24:23, 25:10).
Game progress
MINSK had started the game very well. Grigory Motovilov scored 14 points in just 10 minutes, and in the middle of the second quarter the hosts lead became double-digit – 38:27. Avtodor made its first three-pointer in at the end of the first half, which was part of an 11-2 run, but the hosts still led by the halftime – 43:42.
Key moment
The teams ended the third quarter with equal score – 66:66. In the decisive quarter the lack of variation in MINSK offense began to be seen. Vadzim Stubeda had only 6 points. Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson and Motovilov shared scoring, but Avtodor coped with the hosts’ leaders in key minutes. The Saratov team organized a 9-0 run, leading by 6 points with 5 minutes to go.
A forced timeout by Rostislav Vergun didn’t help – after a three-pointer by Dusan Beslac, Avtodor run reached 19-1. A furious final quarter brought the guests a convincing comeback win.
X-factor
MINSK lacked performers at a key moment: Grigory Motovilov (29) and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (22) were the only players to score more that 10 points.
Fact
MINSK had made 6 of 15 free-throws (40%) and worsened overall rate to 66.2%.
Leaders
MINSK: Grigory Motovilov (29), Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (22)
Avtodor: Rayshawn Hammonds (29 + 9 rebounds), Vasilije Pusica (22 + 9 assists), Sindarius Thornwell (13 + 11 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (11), Dominic Mavra (11 + 5 assists).
What’s next
MINSK (0-12): November 26 at home versus Lokomotiv Kuban
Avtodor (4-8): November 26 at home against PARMA.
