MBA defeated MINSK at home – 84:54 (16:7, 20:18, 21:11, 27:18).
Game progress
The teams started the game cautiously. In the first 4 minutes, the fans saw only several points scored.
The opening quarter had an impact on the entire first half. The hosts looked a little better in such a tight game. The Moscow team made less turnovers (9-14) and got 12 offensive rebounds. This allowed the hosts to take the lead. MBA had an 11-point lead by the halftime – 36-25.
Key moment
In the third quarter, the hosts finally eliminated all questions about the winner. Quality defense and a finally working offense allowed the Moscow team to build up a lead. At some point, the lead reached 20 points – 54:33, which actually decided the fate of the game.
X-factor
Excellent defense was the key to MBA’s win this game. Only the Moscow team relax in the end allowed MINSK to avoid this season anti-record in points scored (49 points).
Fact
MBA got the biggest home win in its history. The previous record lasted only a week. Astana was defeated on November 5 – 101:78.
Leaders
MBA: Alexander Khomenko (14 + 5 rebounds), Evgeny Minchenko (12 + 6 rebounds), Vladislav Trushkin (11).
MINSK: Ivan Aladko (9), Jarred Ogunbemi-Jackson (9).
What’s next
MBA (4-6): November 17 on the road against Pari Nizhny Novgorod
MINSK (0-9): November 15 on the road versus Astana.
