Lokomotiv Kuban beat Enisey on the road – 73:70 (21:18, 14:19, 17:14, 21:19).
Game progress
The game started with Sergey Balashov clash with Andrei Martiuk and Kirill Elatontsev. Loko leads the League in rebounding, but the hosts weren’t about to give up advantage. The equal battle int he paint was reflected in the score – 18:21. By the second quarter, the game became even more defensive and contact-oriented, which benefited Enisey. The Krasnoyarsk team had perfect free-throw rate (12 of 12), while the guests had problems (5 of 11). That difference put the hosts ahead before halftime – 37:35.
Balashov finished the first half as the leading scorer with 12 points. Andrei Martiuk came out for the third quarter with personal motivation. His activity led to an 8-0 run. The guests managed to make it as difficult as possible to play in the paint and kept Enisey efficiency to a minimum for a long time. The hosts were saved by free throws again, which allowed to go into the final quarter with a minimal deficit – 51:52.
Key moment
Loko took a 9-point lead ath the start of the last quarter. Enisey was able to organize the chase with long-range shots. This brought the hosts to 3-poit differencial, but Antonius Cleveland stopped Enisey with his 11 points in the fourth quarter.
X-factor
Antonius Cleveland took over in the crucial moment of the game. Loko guard scored 18 points with 7 of 12 field-goals and 2 of 4 three-pointers.
In the second half, the guests began to play tighter defense, and Enisey finished the game with a 35% field-goal percentage as a result.
Facts
The rivalry history score is 24-6, Lokomotiv Kuban leads. The last time Enisey beat the Krasnodar team in October 2023.
Kirill Elatontsev played his 100th game in the VTB League.
Zakhar Vedischev played for the first time against the former team coached by his father Andrei Vedischev. This is the second clash between a player-son and a father-coach in VTB League history (after Vasily and Sergey Karasev).
Leaders
Enisey: Sergey Balashov (14 + 6 rebounds), Victor Sanders (13), Vladislav Odinokov (11).
Lokomotiv Kuban: Antonius Cleveland (18), Patrick Miller (17 + 5 assists).
What’s next
Enisey: November 17 on the road versus UNICS
Lokomotiv Kuban: November 17 at home against Avtodor.
