PARMA-PARI managed to stop Enisey in the end and won the 14th game of the season — 79:78 (19:25, 21:20, 21:20, 18:13).
Game progress
James Thompson started to domminate from the first minutes. The center scored 6 points, made 2 blocks and provided the guests with an 8-point lead. The hosts turned on the shooting mode in response. Pavel Antipov, Danila Pokhodiaev and Gleb Sheiko made shots allowed the Perm team to equalise – 19:19. But the guests still had the last action in the first quarter. Supreme Hannah and Vladislav Trushkin three-pointers let the Krasnoyarsk team to lead – 25:19.
For the second quarter, the hosts charged the game with defense and focused on 1 on 1 game in offense. This desicion became very effective. With Ryan Boatwright and Aleksandr Platunov points, the Perm team took the lead for the first time – 36:31. But the end of the quarter was controlled by the guests. Hannah and Thompson actions returned the lead to Enisey before the halftime – 45:40.
Key moment
The game went into clutch ending. After Vladislav Trushkin three-pointer, the guests equalized the score 1.5 minute before the end – 75:75. But the hosts responded with Justin Roberson drive and Isaiah Reese made shot – 79:75. The Krasnoyarsk team had 14 seconds left. Warner quick three-pointer and the hosts turnover gave the guests an excellent opportunity to even win the game – 78:79. But Ivan Viktorov and Vladislav Trushkin missed the shots and PARMA-PARI took the win.
Key factor
Isaiah Reese did not have his best scoring game in the League. But the guard was able to make a double-double – 12 points and 11 rebounds and became the most effective in the Perm team. In addition, his points helped the hosts to win the game.
Fact
PARMA-PARI ended the Krasnoyarsk team’s winning streak. This significantly increased the team’s chances to reach the playoffs. The hosts got rid of the rival. After today’s lose, Enisey will no longer be able to bypass PARMA in the standings.
Leaders
PARMA-PARI: Justin Roberson (15), Isaia Reese (12 + 11 rebounds), Aleksandr Platunov (12), Ryan Boatwright (11)
Enisey: James Thompson (20 + 7 rebounds), Supreme Hannah (14), Vladislav Trushkin (13), Angelo Warner (9 + 10 gears)
Next games
PARMA-PARI: road game against MINSK on March 17
Enisey: home game versus Astana on March 19
