Lokomotiv Kuban defeated Uralmash at home – 77:64 (20:20, 19:19, 23:5, 15:20).
Game progress
The first quarter ended in a tie, with both teams playing equal. Neither team was successful with long-range shots, and the opponents relied on positional game with good ball movement and an emphasis on two-point attempts. The quarter ended with the guests leading 8-7 in assists and a low number of turnovers.
The score remained tied at halftime (39:39). Uralmash began to shoot more three-pointers (5 of 14), but allowed the hosts to get to the free throw line much more often (13-2).
Loko came out of the break more determined to fight. After a series of mistakes in offense, the hosts were the first to regain their concentration and managed to organize a 14:0 run. Uralmash committed 9 turnovers in 5 minutes and lost control of the game. The 18-point difference at the end of the quarter left the guests with minimal chances in the final quarter.
Key moment
Uralmash did not give up and staged a comeback in the final minutes, reducing the deficit from a maximum of 20 points to 6 points in the last minutes. The guests efforts were not enough for more. Tight defense helped the hosts secure the win.
X-factor
Strong third quarter by Loko was decisive (23:5). A 14:0 run after the halftime became the key to win in this game.
Facts
Jeremiah Martin scored 1,500 points in the VTB League.
Uralmash extended its losing streak to 7 games.
The last 5 head-to-head games with guests wins. Lokomotiv Kuban broke this trend (8-5 in rivalry history).
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Jeremiah Martin (14), Patrick Miller (14 + 9 assists), Vince Hunter (10)
Uralmash: Isaiah Reese (12 + 6 turnovers), Garrett Nevels (12), Javonte Douglas (10 + 6 rebounds), Tyrell Nelson (8 + 10 rebounds)
What’s next
Lokomotiv Kuban: January 11 on the road against Enisey
Uralmash: January 10 on the road versusPari Nizhny Novgorod.
