Pari Nizhny Novgorod defeated PARMA on the road – 90:79 (27:25, 20:23, 23:12, 20:19)
Game progress
The game between the 2 teams, which were equal in standings. At the start of the second quarter, the guests were able to take the initiative and a 9-point lead with Nemanja Djurisic and Aleksandr Chadov actions. However, Royce Hamm and Stanley Whittaker brought PARMA back into the game, and Garrett Nevels three-pointer gave the hosts lead by halftime – 48:47.
The second half started with 7 straight points from Igor Volkhin, who set the pace for another run. The guests advantage began to grow and soon became double-digit by the start of the final quarter – 70:60.
Key moment
The hosts failed to cut the deficit. Throughout the fourth quarter, Pari NN held a 10-13 point lead, never allowing PARMA to get closer. The Volga team ended 5-game losing streak and guaranteed 7th place at the end of the regular season.
X-factor
Although the regular season leader in rebounding Royce Hamm (8.6 rebounds per game), the guests completely outplayed Evgeny Pashutin team in the paint (35-25). Alex Hamilton, who played in Perm for the first time since his move from PARMA to Nizhny, played an important role here. The American guard had season-high 9 rebounds.
Facts
Nizhny Novgorod won the season series. The last time Nizhny lost in Perm was in November 2022.
On April 16, these teams will meet in the Play-In game. As a result of today’s game, Nizhny will have the home court advantage. The winner will face CSKA in the Quarterfinals.
Alexander Khomenko scored 1,000th point in the VTB League, and Sergey Kozin achieved his 20th win as Pari Nizhny Novgorod coach.
Leaders
PARMA: Stanley Whittaker (17 + 5 assists), Garrett Navels (16 + 6 assists + 3 steals), Royce Hamm (15 + 5 rebounds), Samson Rujentsev (10).
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Aleksandr Chadov (17), Alex Hamilton (13 + 9 rebounds), Nemanja Djurisic (12 + 6 rebounds), Ilya Karpenkov (12), Evgenii Baburin (12), Igor Volkhin (11), Alexander Khomenko (5 + 7 rebounds + 3 steals).
What’s next
April 16 in Nizhny Novgorod.
