Lokomotiv Kuban defeated Avtodor at home – 88:65 (19:17, 29:16, 22:20, 18:12).
Game progress
Lokomotiv Kuban started the first month of winter with 3 losses, then beat Pari NN. Avtodor ended a 13-game losing streak against Samara, then beat Uralmash. The game was equal in the first quarter, but the second quarter became crucial. The Krasnodar team maintained a high pace with good rotation. Loko gradually increased its lead, and Jeremiah Martin’s 8 points gave the hosts a 16-point lead.
Loko gained a strategic advantage and took the win.
X-factor
Lokomotiv Kuban bench. The Saratov team has problems with its roster and played the game with only 8 players, with the substitutes contributing a total of 12 points. The hosts rotation was the main driving force, scoring 54 points.
Facts
Loko (12-6) moved up to 3rd place in the standings, overtaking Zenit (11-6) and BETCITY PARMA (11-6), who have additional game ahead.
The Krasnodar team won second game in December, having started the month with 3 consecutive losses (2-3).
Jeremiah Martin is having his best game in points for Lokomotiv Kuban.
Alen Hadzibegovic had his best game of the season in points (26) and rebounds (17).
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Jeremiah Martin (25 + 5 steals), Vince Hunter (13), Patrick Miller (10 + 7 rebounds + 7 assists)
Avtodor: Alen Hadzibegovic (26 + 17 rebounds), Igor Volkhin (11 + 5 rebounds)
What’s next
Lokomotiv Kuban: January 4 at home against UNICS
Avtodor: January 5 on the road versus CSKA.
