Enisey was stronger than Pari Nizhny Novgorod at home – 88:83 (18:20, 21:22, 25:15, 24:26).
Game progress
From the very first minutes, the guests managed to impose a viscous positional basketball. In their usual atmosphere, the Volga team looked more confident than their opponents. Their tough defense and the hot hands of Glenn Cosey and Andrey Vorontsevich (24 points combined) gave Nizhny Novgorod a seemingly comfortable lead in the second quarter – 40:31.
But the end of the quarter was Xavier Rathan-Mayes performance. In just one minute, the Siberian team leader scored 8 straight points, and the hosts went into the halftime with just one shot away from their opponent – 39:42.
Key moment
As the third quarter progressed, Enisey was able to seize the initiative through the efforts of its foreign players. By the end of the game, the Siberian team led – 81:79. The hosts had deciding factor. In the final minute, the team made 5 of 6 free-throws, and Rathan-Mayes ended with the lay-up to set the final score 88:83. Enisey won its fourth consecutive win and moved up to fourth place in the standings.
X-factor
Enisey’s offense has looked extremely convincing in recent games. And in this game, even the classy Nizhny Novgorod defense couldn’t stop the Siberian team. 88 points by Enisey is an anti-record for the Volga team this season. Previously, they had never allowed their opponents to score more than 78 points.
Fact
Games of these teams in Krasnoyarsk are always a struggle. Only once in the United League history the difference was more than 10 points. So far, the hosts is leading in this rivalry. For Enisey, this was the 7th win in 11 home games.
Leaders
Enisey: Xavier Rathan-Mayes (31 + 5 rebounds), Mikel Hopkins (19 + 7 rebounds), Jeremiah Martin (16 + 7 assists).
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Glenn Cosey (22 + 8 assists), Andrey Vorontsevich (22 + 9 rebounds), Bryon Allen (15).
What’s next
Enisey: October 27 on the road against Zenit
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: October 29 at home against Uralmash.
