Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Samara on the road – 94:87 (22:24, 20:29, 27:17, 25:17).
Game progress
The hosts immediately tried to get ahead. But Pari NN was able to quickly extinguish the opponent run. However, Samara second attempt to break away proved more successful. In the middle of the second quarter, Evgeny Minchenko and Nikita Mikhailovskii helped to make double digit lead for the first time – 37:26.
Key moment
The guests managed to catch up with the opponent at the start of the final quarter. The game went into clutch. The key factors here were long-range shots by Evgenii Baburin and Alexander Khomenko. 2 minutes before the end, Pari NN’s lead reached 5 points – 89:84.
The hosts were unable to change the situation in the remaining time. Pari Nizhny Novgorod maintained the lead and took the win.
X-factor
The guests were better at offensive rebounding (12-5) and made less turnovers (8-16). This gave 15 second-chance possessions. In such close, these factors were key.
Facts
Pari NN beat Samara for the first time since March 23, 2025. The previous 2 games between the teams were won by Samara.
Pari NN tied the score in head-to-head against Samara. The teams now have 6 wins each.
Timofey Yakushin made his debut for Pari NN. The guard played 15 minutes and scored 6 points.
Leaders
Samara: Nikita Mikhailovskii (28 + 11 rebounds), Mikhail Kulagin (14)
Pari NN: Ilya Karpenkov (21 + 7 rebounds), Norbert Lukacz (21 + 5 rebounds), Evgenii Baburin (18 + 5 assists), Daniil Klyuchenkov (12 + 5 rebounds + 5 steals)
What’s next
Samara: March 4 at home versus Uralmash
Pari NN: February 21 on the road against Enisey.
