Avtodor defeated Enisey at home – 79:74 (20:15, 21:19, 11:20, 27:20).
Game progress
The hosts managed to take the lead already in the opening quarter. Aggressive defense and great rebounding helped to achieve it. The Volga team made 8 offensive rebounds, and scored 9 second-chance points. That allowed Avtodor to win the first quarter – 20:15.
In the second quarter, the guests managed to equalize the game at some point with three-pointers. But Caleb Agada and Bryant Crawford allowed the Saratov team to take the lead at the end of the quarter – 41:34.
Key moment
In the third quarter, the Siberian team managed to take the initiative. The guests caught up with the opponent and even took the lead. But in the middle of the final quarter, Jamal Jones refreshed Avtodor. The hosts entered the ending in better condition, which decided the game result. Aleksandr Petenev long-range shot was key with 47 seconds left. After that, the Volga team lead reached 7 points – 75:68, which allowed to take the win.
X-factor
Rebounding was a key factor in the hosts win. With more offensive rebounds (22-8) and less turnovers (11-14), the Saratov team got 17 second-chance possessions.
Facts
Avtodor is able to catch up with PARMA and Pari NN with tonight’s win. The teams have 13 wins in 32 games. Enisey dropped to 10th place for the first time in a long time behind MBA-MAI.
In this game, Avtodor renewed its season-high in offensive rebounds (22 – 3rd in the League) and repeated the team all-time record for rebounds in a season (50 – 4th in the League).
Leaders
Avtodor: Dusan Beslac (16 + 12 rebounds), Kerem Kanter (14 + 5 rebounds), Caleb Agada (13 + 10 rebounds + 8 assists), Jamal Jones (11 + 6 rebounds), Bryant Crawford (11).
Enisey: Timofei Gerasimov (21 + 6 rebounds + 6 assists), Victor Sanders (13 + 7 assists), Sergey Dolinin (11 + 6 rebounds), Uladzislau Blizniuk (10).
What’s next
Avtodor: March 2 on the road against Samara
Enisey: March 1 at home against MBA-MAI.
