BETCITY PARMA defeated Avtodor at home – 78:44 (24:7, 23:13, 15:11, 16:13).
Game progress
The Saratov team opened the scoring in first possession. But in the next 5 minutes, only the hosts scored points. The Perm team took control of the game and quickly achieved a double-digit lead. The hosts finished the starting quarter with a 17-point advantage – 24:7.
In the second quarter, the situation remained unchanged. Excellent defense allowed the Perm team to increase the lead. In first half, Avtodor made only 6 field-goals (6 of 27 – 22.2%). The Perm team steadily scored points. As a result, Evgeny Pashutin team had a 27-point lead by halftime– 47:20.
At the start of the third quarter, the Perm team lead was 30 points, after which the game finally settled down. The hosts controlled the game and brought it to a confident win.
X-factor
Defense was the key to win for the hosts in this game. The Perm team allowed the opponent to score only 44 points. At the same time, the Saratov team committed 21 turnovers and made only 12 of 56 field-goals (21.4%).
Facts
With today’s win, BETCITY PARMA regained 4th place in the standings. The Perm team overtook Lokomotiv Kuban due to point difference.
In the new calendar year, Avtodor has not scored more than 50 points. On January 5, the Saratov team scored 49 points versus CSKA, and in Perm, the Volga team scored 44 points.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Terrell Carter (16), Gleb Firsov (16 + 7 rebounds), Victor Sanders (13), Brandon Adams (12 + 7 rebounds)
Avtodor: Alen Hadzibegovic (14 + 8 rebounds)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: January 11 on the road against MBA-MAI
Avtodor: January 11 at home versus Zenit.
