Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated MBA-MAI on the road – 94:84 (27:23, 29:26, 16:16, 22:19).
Game progress
From the very start, Nizhny Novgorod took the lead. The hosts struggled to find the rhythm for a long time and only managed to equalize the score 3 minutes before the end of the first quarter. The game was equal, but Kirill Popov long-range shot helped the guests to take the lead.
In the second quarter, the teams continued to show good scoring efficiency. The Moscow team scored 10 of 11 free throws, while the visitors scored only 4 out of 7. However, Sergey Kozin team made 8 out of 16 three-point shots in the first half, which allowed to pull away by 7 points by halftime – 56:49.
Key moment
The hosts several turnovers at the start of the third quarter allowed Nizhny Novgorod to increase the lead to 14 points. However, Moscow team managed to get back into the game and tied the score at the end of the quarter.
In the final quarter, MBA-MAI was unable to score long-range shots, making only 6 of 32 shots in total. At the same time, the guests began to score more often from the paint, not allowing the opponent to cut the deficit. Nizhny Novgorod confidently won the game and ended losing streak.
X-factor
Important long-range shots allowed Pari NN to maintain the lead. Nizhny Novgorod made 12 of 27 three-pointers.
Facts
Rivalry history score now: 10-4, MBA-MAI leads.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod ended the 7-game losing streak and had the best scoring game of the season.
MBA-MAI-Junior guard Matvey Padius was named the MVP of October in the Youth League. He made debut for the starting lineup in this game.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Andrey Zubkov (26 + 6 rebounds), Maksim Lichutin (22)
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Ilya Karpenkov (17 + 6 rebounds), Isaiah Washington (17 + 7 rebounds + 8 assists), Norbert Lukacz (17 + 11 rebounds), Dmitrii Khvostov (14 + 7 assists), Kirill Popov (13 + 8 rebounds), Ilya Platonov (11)
What’s next
MBA-MAI: November 12 on the road versus Zenit
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: November 12 on the road against Avtodor.
