Moscow will host regular season game on Saturday.
MBA-MAI (Moscow) vs. Uralmash (Yekaterinburg)
Time:15:00 (Moscow Time)
Location: Russia, Moscow, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: Match TV, VK Video, VTB League website
MBA-MAI: This matchup could be called the battle for 6th place. The Ural team currently holds the higher place. But iin case of Moscow team win, MBA-MAI will push main rival down the standings. And a win in this game doesn’t seem like a long shot for MBA-MAI. Especially considering that Vasily Karasev team has won all 3 games against Uralmash this season. The hosts will try to close out this series with perfect record.
Uralmash: After appointing Anton Yudin, quality and results have improved. But even the new coach’s magic couldn’t help the Ural team overcome MBA-MAI. The teams’ 3rd matchup of the season ended with the loss. The last chance to beat this tough opponent will be on Saturday. It is not only revenge but also specific standings goals. The regular season is already entering the end. And a loss to a direct rival could be decisive in the fight for 6th place.
