Lokomotiv Kuban defeated Enisey on the road – 91:80 (29:24, 23:18, 20:22, 19:16).
Game progress
Loko demonstrated high offensive efficiency from the start, organizing fast breaks and moving the ball well. Enisey played more carefully in defense, scoring 5 more points in the first quarter from the free throw line. Egor Ryzhov posed the main threat to the opponent with his active play in the paint and confident finishing from close range (4 of 5). The guests took control of the game by halftime.
The rivalry between the bugmen continued to determine the balance after the break, against a backdrop of general problems with long-range shots. Enisey won the third quarter and kept chances to win.
Key moment
The hosts managed to cut the deficit to 5 points in the final stretch, but in an emotional game with a lot of missed shots, the Krasnodar team was more cool-headed. 2 three-pointers (6 out of 21) by the guests in the final minutes finally put an end to the game.
X-factor
Loko was better at organizing its offense. The guests made 7 more assists and were more effective from close range (53.8% to 45%).
Facts
Alen Hadzibegovic became the top scorer in his new team, despite being fourth in playing time. The center had 19 points and 8 rebounds in 24.1 minutes in his debut with Loko.
Vsevolod Ischenko recorded his second double-double (12 points and 15 rebounds) of the season and had the best rebounding and efficiency (30) of his VTB League career.
Ischenko’s 15 rebounds are the all-time best in VTB League among guards.
Patrick Miller’s double-double (15 + 12 assists) was his third.
Danilo Tasic recorded his fifth double-double of the season (15 + 14 rebounds).
Leaders
Enisey: Egor Ryzhov (20 + 6 rebounds), Matt Coleman (17 + 9 assists), Danilo Tasic (15 + 14 rebounds), Dmitry Sonko (11)
Lokomotiv Kuban: Alen Hadzibegovic (19 + 8 rebounds), Patrick Miller (15 + 12 assists), Vince Hunter (15 + 8 rebounds), Vsevolod Ischenko (12 + 15 rebounds)
What’s next
Enisey: March 14 at home versus Zenit
Lokomotiv Kuban: March 15 at home against Avtodor.
