Moscow and St. Petersburg will host 2 regular season games on Wednesday.
MBA-MAI (Moscow) vs Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar)
Time: 19:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
MBA-MAI: The Moscow team has secured place among the top six. However, the place no longer looks as secure as it did a couple of weeks ago. The strength are not infinite, and pursuers are gradually closing the gap. MBA-MAI has a series of difficult games ahead. It will start with against Loko. Neither team is in ideal shape right now. But home court advantage should help Vasily Karasev team overcome the dangerous opponent.
Lokomotiv Kuban: The loss in Krasnoyarsk overshadowed Tomislav Tomovic debut as head coach of the team. After this loss, Loko players will be highly motivated. They will try to redeem and show their best to new coach. In the current season, the Kranodar team has already defeated MBA-MAI twice. But both of these games were characterized by tough and persistent struggle. So, on the way to the third win, the Krasnodar team will again face serious resistance.
Zenit (St. Petersburg) vs Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod)
Time: 19:30 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, St. Petersburg, CSC Arena
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Zenit: The St. Petersburg team is at third place. But pursuers are close behind and waiting for any misfire by the St. Petersburg team. The upcoming clash will not be easy for the hosts. Zenit has beaten Pari NN twice this season. But now is not the time to look back on those games. The Volga team has been in good shape lately and is now capable of surprising any opponent.
Pari NN: The wins of competitors have once again separated the visitors from the playoff zone. Two wins separate Nizhny Novgorod from Uralmash, which is at 8th place. The gap is quite surmountable. And Pari NN will try to start this journey in St. Petersburg. Zenit is not the most convenient opponent for Pari NN. But the Volga team has proven itself to be a team with character, which they are sure to show in the upcoming game.
