BETCITY PARMA defeated MBA-MAI on the road – 83:72 (27:25, 22:5, 23:20, 11:22).
Game progress
The clash began with high-scoring basketball and equal game. The lead changed 6 times in the first quarter. The guests responded to Moscow’ team 42.9% three-pointers made with 71.4% two-point shots made. Pavel Savkov quickly scored 10 points, but the hosts trailed at the end of the quarter.
PARMA pulled ahead sharply, starting the second quarter with a 12-0 run. The Perm team handled the ball carefully, committing only 4 turnovers in 2 quarters, and forced the Moscow team to foul more, earning 19 free throws by halftime. The 19-point deficit made the MBA-MAI task for the second half as difficult as possible. The hosts were saved from a truly critical deficit by the guests’ low free-throw (12 of 19) and three-point shooting (1 of 8).
After the halftime, the Moscow team attempted a comeback and cut deficit to 14 points, but was unable to achieve more. PARMA ultimately increased its lead in the third quarter (+22) and calmly secured the win.
X-factor
BETCITY PARMA made more than 60% of two-point shots in 3 quarters. This gave the team a comfortable lead against MBA-MAI’s offensive fail in second quarter.
Facts
Pavel Savkov had his best scoring game in the VTB United League with 21 points (5 of 15 FGM, 4 of 11 3-PTM, 7 of 7 FTM).
Brendan Adams had his best scoring game of the season with 22 points (8 of 16 FGM, 0 of 3 3-PTM, 6 of 7 FTM).
The rivalry history score is 9-2, BETCITY PARMA leads.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Pavel Savkov (21), Maksim Barashkov (13), Viacheslav Zaitsev (12 + 5 assists)
BETCITY PARMA: Brendan Adams (22 + 6 rebounds + 6 assists + 3 steals), Terrell Carter (20 + 7 rebounds), Aleksandr Shashkov (14 + 7 rebounds), Victor Sanders (11 + 6 turnovers)
What’s next
MBA-MAI: January 14 at home versus Lokomotiv Kuban
BETCITY PARMA: January 17 at home against CSKA.
