Lokomotiv Kuban defeated Samara at home – 100:46 (34:9, 27:16, 20:12, 19:9).
Game progress
Vladislav Emchenko opened the scoring with 5 points in the first minute of the game, giving Krasnodar a 9-0 lead. Vladislav Konovalov was immediately forced to take a timeout, but couldn’t prevent the hosts from dominating the first quarter – 34:9. The Krasnodar team already had 10 assists in the first quarter, demonstrating quick offense and ball movement.
Andrei Martiuk got involved from the start and continued to lead the team. By the middle of the second quarter, the center had a double-double – 21 points and 10 rebounds. Martiuk made 8 of 9 two-point shots, taking advantage of the hosts advantage in the paint, which was reflected in the team’s rebounding (19-8). By halftime, the rivals had a 36-point lead.
Key moment
Loko continued to steadily build its advantage throughout the game. Mikhail Vedischev scored the 100th point. The hosts got a 54-point win.
X-factor
Loko leads the League in rebounds and demonstrated dominance (47:25).
Facts
Rivalry history score: 7:1 – Loko leads.
The Krasnodar team scored 100 points or more for the 5th time this season.
Andrei Martiuk set season-high 14 rebounds.
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Andrei Martiuk (25 + 14 rebounds), Vladislav Emchenko (15 + 5 rebounds), Mikhail Vedischev (13 + 5 assists), Danil Sheyanov (11), Anton Kvitkovskikh (10 + 9 rebounds).
Samara: Andrei Sopin (13 + 5 assists), Ilya Platonov (10).
What’s next
Lokomotiv Kuban: March 16 at home against CSKA.
Samara: March 16 at home versus UNICS.
