Saratov and Moscow will host 2 regular season games on Wednesday.
Avtodor (Saratov) vs Uralmash (Yekaterinburg)
Time: 19:00 (18:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Saratov, DS Kristall
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Avtodor: In dramatic Volga derby against Samara that went into overtime, the Saratov team ended the 13-game losing streak. Based on performance, Avtodor should have won even earlier, so now that the burden no longer weighs on the team, an inspired Avtodor will try to start a new streak—this time a winning.
Uralmash: The ambitious team can’t seem to reach its full potential, especially when playing on the road. Rostislav Vergun complains that, despite not being inferior to its opponents in most key aspects, Uralmash still loses due to a lower shooting percentage and insufficient help from the bench. The adaptation of Isaiah Reese, who made his debut for Yekaterinburg team last week, may help solve both problems at once.
MBA-MAI (Moscow) vs UNICS (Kazan)
Time: 19:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Moscow, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
MBA-MAI: In the recent game against CSKA, the Moscow team got its 5th loss in games against Top 4 opponent (0-5). Vasily Karasev suggested that the problem may be mental – the players are performing below potential and missing open shots. They are also unable to withstand the pressure and depth of powerful opponents. MBA-MAI will try to overcome crisis on Wednesday against one of the main favorites of the season.
UNICS: The Kazan team continued the pursuit of CSKA with the win over Zenit. However, Velimir Perovic warned that playing with a short rotation due to injuries could lead to a decrease at any moment. But for now, UNICS had enough resources, motivation and skill to compensate losses in the roster. Now the team will try to win for the fifth time in a row against MBA-MAI.
