MBA-MAI defeated Uralmash on the road – 84:75 (26:18, 24:20, 15:22, 19:15.
Game progress
The game was equal. The guests moved the ball better, while the hosts initially felt more confident in rebounding.
The Moscow team pulled ahead first. By the middle of the game, MBA-MAI had made 5 of 7 three-pointers and led by 12 points. The hosts made only 2 of 12 long-range shots. The situation became worse after Octavius Ellis got his 4th foul, who was the top scorer in the first half (14 points).
The hosts managed to change game after the break, winning the third quarter. Uralmash could have tied the score, temporarily reducing the deficit to one possession, but failed and tried to get the opponent at the end.
Key moment
The hosts ran out of steam in the final quarter. Tyrell Nelson and Anton Kardanakishvili foul trouble finally removed chances to win the game.
X-factor
MBA-MAI leads in February in assists (22 on average). Good ball movement in this game (23 assists) influenced offensive efficiency, primarily three-pointers. The team made 10 of 19 three-pointers (52.6%).
Facts
MBA-MAI is currently winning the season series 3-0.
This win allowed the Moscow team to take the lead in rivalry history – 6-5.
Uralmash also fell behind in the standings. The Moscow team moved up to 6th place, while the hosts dropped to 8th.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (19 + 5 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (18 + 5 rebounds), Octavius Ellis (16)
MBA-MAI: Pavel Savkov (18), Andrey Zubkov (17 + 9 rebounds), Viacheslav Zaitsev (13), Aleksandr Gudumak (12)
What’s next
Uralmash: March 4 on the road versus Samara
MBA-MAI: March 7 at home against BETCITY PARMA.
