Perm, Astana and Krasnodar will host 3 regular season games on Wednesday.
PARMA (Perm Region) vs Uralmash (Yekaterinburg)
Time: 19:30 (17:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Perm, UDS Molot
Broadcast: Match! Igra, TV Start, League website
PARMA: The Perm team had disappointing road games in Moscow and Saratov. After losses to MBA-MAI and Avtodor, the hosts need to rehabilitate. PARMA has never lost in the Ural derby this season, having beaten Uralmash twice. So Evgeny Pashutin team will have every chance to improve the standings place and continue to win against the principal rival.
Uralmash: In the previous game, the team was without 3 key players – Jeremiah Martin, Stanley Whittaker and Javonte Douglas. In such a situation, Octavius Ellis returned to the lineup. The center was emotional and energized in the game against CSKA. He’s still far from his peak shape, but he’s already showing his usual high level of play in stretches. Ellis’ matchup with PARMA leader Royce Hamm should be one of the key moments of the upcoming clash.
Astana (Astana) vs Samara (Samara Region)
Time: 20:00 (18:00 Moscow time)
Place: Kazakhstan, Astana, Velotrek Saryarka
Broadcast: Start Triumph, League website
Astana: The Kazakh team hasn’t get any wins, but recent games were encouraging. Astana had a strong first half against Enisey. Gleb Plotnikov team looked even better in Nizhny Novgorod, where Astana lost only in the very end. The Kazakh team will have a great chance to end the losing streak against Samara.
Samara: All series come to an end sooner or later. Astana hasn’t won this season yet. Samara goes to Kazakhstan with 10 consecutive losses. These are the 2 worst streaks of the season, one of which will come to an end. The hosts is in good shape, while Samara is enjoying the return to action of injured players. Anton Kardanakhishvili has already appeared on the floor. We also expect Ilya Platonov to make his debut this season. The Volga team forward has recovered from injury and was already in the roster for the game against Zenit.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod)
Time: 20:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: Match TV, League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The Krasnodar team has won 4 straight games. This is the second best current winning streak after UNICS. Last week, Loko defeated Enisey. In the game versus Pari NN, the hosts plan to continue the streak. The key will be fast, aggressive basketball, as well as the good shape and individual skill of international players.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: In the last round versus Astana, Nizhny Novgorod ended the losing streak. The game in Krasnodar will be a great opportunity for the Volga team to prove the right path. The level of performers and character suggest that the guests should fight for win.
