UNICS beat BETCITY PARMA at home – 74:72 (18:18, 22:21, 19:22, 15:11).
Game progress
The teams traded a series of scoring runs early in the game. But after a fast start, defense took over. In a tight game, neither team was able to build a significant lead. During the first half, the difference between the teams was 4 points maximum, and the lead changed 10 times. Jalen Reynolds put UNICS ahead before halftime – 40:39.
Key moment
At the start of the third quarter, Perm team regained the lead and held it for a long time. But Kazan team did not let the opponent get away. The game went into clutch, which the teams entered with the tie. In the last minute, the opponents exchanged made shots, after which Jalen Reynolds put UNICS ahead with a spectacular dunk – 74:72. The guests still had time for response. Brendan Adams tired to win game with three-pointer, but missed.
X-factor
Defense was the key factor in this game. The hosts looked slightly better. In particular, the Kazan team forced the opponent to make 19 turnovers.
Facts
In home games of the VTB League regular season (including last season), the Kazan team has not lost in 25 games. This is the longest such streak in Europe.
Lev Svinin set a new career high for three-pointers in this game. The forward made all 5 of his long-range shots.
Jalen Reynolds set a new season high with 30 points.
Leaders
UNICS: Jalen Reynolds (30 + 6 rebounds), Marcus Bingham (12 + 12 rebounds)
BETCITY PARMA: Lev Svinin (17), Brendan Adams (15 + 7 assists), Terrell Carter (13 + 7 rebounds)
What’s next
UNICS: February 21 on the road against Avtodor
BETCITY PARMA: February 17 at home versus Lokomotiv Kuban.
