Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar and Moscow will host 3 regular season games on Sunday.
Enisey (Krasnoyarsk region) vs Samara (Samara region)
Time: 17:00 (13:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Arena Sever
Broadcast: Start Triumph, League website
Enisey: 3 wins in 4 games have allowed Enisey to get into top 8. The Siberian team won previous 2 games at home. The hosts will try to extend the winning streak in the upcoming game. It’s a good thing that the team has never lost to Samara at Arena Sever.
Samara: The Volga team has not played very well in recent games. 4 loses in 5 games dropped Samara to 10th place. But in Samara will try to win in any way. In the teams’ last clash, the Volga team easily broke the Siberian team with three-pointers and quick offense. These same options should help in the upcoming game.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs. Zenit (St. Petersburg)
Time: 15:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall.
Broadcast: Match TV, Start Triumph, League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The Krasnodar team got first loss of the season against CSKA just last week. Immediately, another test awaits. Zenit has good roster, but the St. Petersburg team is still in searching for its game. The first clash between the rivals is proof as Loko to pick up a win in the end. The Krasnodar team will try to repeat that at home.
Zenit: Krasnodar will host the best scoring teams in the League. Both Zenit and Loko play fast and entertaining, which the fans love. But in the upcoming game, it’s unlikely to see open basketball for the entire 40 minutes. The guests will try to use individual skill of their leaders. Dwayne Bacon, Xavier Moon and Omari Spellman can bring Zenit win in this game.
MBA-MAI (Moscow) vs PARMA (Perm Region)
Time: 17:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Moscow, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: Match! Igra, TV Start, League website
MBA-MAI: The Moscow team started the season with 5 losses, but then found its game. The game with PARMA will be a key. Vasily Karasev team got the biggest loss of the season in Perm (54:83). MBA-MAI will try to get revenge at home.
PARMA: The Perm team has its own task. The team looks good at home and is capable of giving the leaders a fight. On the road PARMA look noticeably weaker. PARMA will try to change the trend in the upcoming game. If Evgeny Pashutin team show good offensive play, the team has every chance to come back from Moscow with a win.
