UNICS beat PARMA on the road – 87:77 (22:22, 18:15, 22:17, 25:23).
Game progress
First half was equal. The score difference never exceeded 6 points, and the lead depended on possessions most of the time. UNICS lost rebounds, but made up with defense, forcing PARMA to make mistakes in ball movement and dribbling (12 turnovers). The Kazan team had a 3-point lead by the halftime – 37:40.
At the start of the second half, Ismael Bako and Nenad Dimitrijevic brought their team 10 points in 2 minutes, making UNICS’ lead double digit. Velimir Perasovic team couldn’t make threes, but managed to consistently score points in the paint.
Key moment
After Jalen Reynolds’ three-pointer, UNICS led by 11 at the start of the final quarter. The Kazan team caught the rhythm and started to make mid-range shots. Despite the double-digit lead, Perasovic took a timeout 2 minutes before the end, and after that UNICS took the win.
X-factor
PARMA lacked variation in offense, most of the teams points were scored by 4 players. Limited offense prevented the Perm team from competing with the reigning champions.
Fact
Richard Solomon made his third double-double of the season and now he is sharing 1st place in this stat with Octavius Ellis.
Isaiah Reese also had a double-double with assists. This is the second such game for the guard in the 2023/24 regular season.
Leaders
PARMA: B.J. Johnson (18 + 8 rebounds + 4 turnovers), Richard Solomon (16 + 11 rebounds + 2 blocks), Isaiah Reese (14 + 10 assists + 4 losses), Aleksandr Platunov (14).
UNICS: Nenad Dimitrijevic (20), Jalen Reynolds (19 + 2 steals + 2 blocks), Eric Green (14), Marcos Knight (13), Louis Labeyrie (10 + 7 rebounds).
What’s next
PARMA (3-7): November 19 at home versus Astana
UNICS (7-2): November 18 at home against Enisey.
