Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated Enisey at home — 73:67 (19:23, 16:20, 19:10, 19:14).
The best scorers
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Dragan Apic (19 + 9 rebounds), Ivan Strebkov (12), Aleksandr Chadov (11 + 6 rebounds), Evgenii Baburin (11 + 5 rebounds)
Enisey: Orlando Coleman (19 + 6 rebounds), Aleksandr Gudumak (14 + 7 rebounds)
Game progress
Enisey and Nizhny Novgorod games are traditionally equal. In the first round game in Krasnoyarsk, the Volga team waw able to win only in the second overtime. So the Siberian team wanted to take revenge.
The game was equal from the very first minutes. At the same time, the opponents used a different offensive approach. The guests scored three-pointers and let opponents to commit fouls. But Nizhny Novgorod focused on the two-pointers. NN dominated the rebounding and made 22 shots from the game in the first quarter. But the low shooting percentage did not allow the hosts to effectively use the frontcourt advantage. Enisey shooters were more effective and the Krasnoyarsk team won the first quarter – 23:19.
In the second quarter Enisey continued to increase the lead. The Siberian team run was initiated by Orlando Coleman tough defense and offensive courage. The American guard updated his career high in the League with ease (16 points) and Enisey led by 16 points – 43:27. But the end of the quarter still remained for the hosts. Jermaine Love, Dragan Apic and Maksim Lichutin made shots brought the intrigue back. At the halftime, the Volga team trailed by 8 points – 35:43.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod comeback continued in the third quarter. NN truned on defense, cought the courage and got closer to the opponent and after Aleksandr Chadov three-pointer, the hosts was ahead – 49:47. However, the Siberian team was still able to concentrate at that moment. Enisey stopped the hosts and before the final quarter Nizhny Novgorod lead was minimal – 54:53.
The key moment
The game result was decided at the end. Ivan Strebkov scored the key three-pointer 32 seconds before the end. After this, Nizhny Novgorod led by 5 points – 70:65. The Krasnoyarsk team tried to score twice, but only Coleman made a two-pointer – 67:70.
The guests still had a chance to turn the game into overtime at least, but fouls tactics failed. Evgenii Baburin and Dragan Apic set the final score – 73:67.
Hero
Dragan Apic was a step away from a double-double. The center made 19 points, 5 of 8 shots from the game, 9 of 10 free-throws, 9 rebounds and showed excellent efficiency – 32.
Numbers
24 points Nizhny let the opponents score. Great defense in the second half was the key to win this game.
What’s next
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: road game against UNICS on December 18
Enisey: home game versus Samara on December 16.
