MBA defeated Nizhny Novgorod at home – 93:70 (29:21, 27:19, 22:17, 15:13).
Game progress
MBA started the game with a 21:8 run. Nizhny Novgorod had trouble with three-pointers – only after 7 minutes into the game Aleksandr Gankevich made the first one. The Moscow team didn’t rely on long-range shooting. The hosts had more rebounds and used second-chance points tactics. MBA created a solid lead by the halftime with 75% of two-pointers made – 56:40.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod started the third quarter with 3 straight misses, the next 2 offensive possessions ended with turnovers – MBA led became 23 points. The guests failed to regain the intrigue. The hosts was ahead before the final quarter 78:57, and then brought the game to a win.
X-factor
MBA scored 93 points for the second game in a row. While the team made 51.5% of three-pointers against Enisey, today second-chance points became the key. For the 4th time in the season, MBA made 19 offensive rebounds, which is the team’s season-high.
Fact
MBA defeated Pari NN for the second time in the season. In Nizhny Novgorod, the game ended with a score 84:70.
MBA and Nizhny lost the chances of getting into the Top 6 at the end of the first stage.
Leaders
MBA: Andrey Lopatin (21 + 5 rebounds), Vladislav Trushkin (17), Daniil Kasatkin (16 + 7 assists), Makar Konovalov (10 + 5 assists).
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Bryon Allen (20), Aleksandr Gankevich (12), Mikhail Belenitskii (12).
What’s next
MBA (7-14): January 14 on the road against MINSK
Pari Nizhny Novgorod (5-16): January 14 at home versus Samara.
