Enisey stopped Astana offense and got the 8th win of the season — 83:67 (26:18, 21:20, 21:16, 15:13).
Game progress
The second stage of the regular season began with a game in Astana, in which Enisey visited the champions of Kazakhstan.
The Siberian team started the game very confidently. Timofei Gerasimov and Angelo Warner led the team and scored 15 points combined, provided the guests with a comfortable lead in the score already during the first quarter – 22:13. By that time, Astana head coach Oleg Kiselev had already used both of his timeouts. But it had its effect. The hosts took advantage of key players absence on the court. During the second quarter, theKazakh team reduced the difference to a minimum – 25:26.
But with the leaders return, the Krasnoyarsk team quickly took the lead. Warner and Gerasimov scored 5 points each and made an 11-point run. By the halftime, the Siberian team leaders had 30 points and Enisey lead returned to 9 points – 47:38.
In the second half, the teams began to show more tough basketball. This format allowed the hosts to control the game. Aleksandr Gudumak, Vladislav Trushkin and James Thompson helped the team to get bigger lead with their shots. At the start of the fourth quarter, the lead reached 18 points – 74:56. The hosts later managed to slightly reduce it, but it never came to a real intrigue. Enisey started the second stage with the win and continues to fight for a place in the Top 8.
Key factor
Timofei Gerasimov demonstrates excellent shape in 2023 and this game was no exception. The guard scored 15 points and 5 assists. Also it is important to point out Timofei shooting percentage progress. In January, Gerasimov made 12 of 14 three-pointers. With such efficiency, the guard has become the best shooter of the League right now – 53.3% (24 out of 45).
Fact
Markell Johnson became the first player in the League history to make 10 turnovers in 1 game.
Leaders
Astana: Michael Myers (18 + 9 rebounds), Markell Johnson (15 + 8 assists), Kwame Vaughn (12)
Enisey: Angelo Warner (21 + 6 steals), Timofey Gerasimov (15 + 5 assists), Vladislav Trushkin (12)
Next games
Astana: home game versus MINSK on February 1
Enisey: February 4 road game against MINSK on February 4
