BETCITY PARMA defeated Avtodor at home – 93:72 (20:14, 23:27, 25:14, 25:17).
Game progress
At the start of the game, both teams played excellent defense, forcing each other to lose ball often (11 turnovers in the first quarter). By the end of the first quarter, the hosts had managed to build a 6-point lead with better two-point shooting percentage (70%). In the second quarter, the teams began to exchange long-range shots and free throws more often. Both teams began to value the ball and stopped making a lot of turnovers. BETCITY PARMA managed to maintain its lead and went into the halftime with the lead – 43:41.
Key moment
The third quarter began with a 9:3 run by Perm team. The hosts increased the lead, not allowing Saratov team to get close. Evgeny Pashutin’s players played excellently in defense, forcing Avtodoe to make mistakes and lose the ball. Avtodor had 6 turnovers in the third quarter. The Perm team lead became double digits. It continued to increase in last quarter.
X-factor
The Perm team win was secured by good ball movement. The hosts made only 8 turnovers, while the guests had 17. BETCITY PARMA’s players also made better use of two-point shots – 25 out of 51, compared to 14 of 38 by Avtodor.
Facts
Before this game, the Saratov team managed to add Alex Hamilton to the roster. He made his debut in the new season on the court of the team where he started last season.
BETCITY PARMA took the lead in rivalry history after today’s win: 12-11.
Malik Newman and Alen Hadzibegovic have still not made their season debut for Avtodor. The hosts are waiting for the return of Mikel Hopkins, who still needs another week and a half to 2 weeks.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Brendan Adams (21), Jaylen Adams (21 + 6 assists), Terrell Carter (15 + 12 rebounds), Victor Sanders (12)
Avtodor: Igor Volkhin (19 + 9 rebounds), Dusan Beslac (16 + 6 rebounds), Terrence Edwards (14 + 9 rebounds)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: October 22 at home against Samara
Avtodor: October 22 on the road versus UNICS.
