Samara defeated MBA at home – 76:65 (24:19, 21:15, 12:11, 19:20).
Game progress
Samara started the game with a 10:2 run, forcing MBA to quickly make 4 team fouls. Despite the difficulties with fouls and three-point shots, the guests kept their opponent in the lead. The Moscow team was able to get closer to the opponent with Gleb Goldyrev 8 points from the bench. In a tough defensive game with plenty of fouls (32 fouls for 2 teams), the Volga team felt more confident. Aleksandr Gudumak 15 points and 5 of 6 three-poin shots allowed Drazen Anzulovic team to increase the lead by halftime – 45:34.
At the start of the second half, Samara scored only 1 point in 5 minutes. Goldyrev lay-up helped MBA to cut the difference to 6, but Rade Zagorac 6 points restored a comfortable lead before the fourth quarter – 57:45.
Key moment
Samara made a key run early in the final quarter. Hayden Dalton scored 5 points in a row, bringing the lead to 17 points. MBA players couldn’t find the energy to make a comeback – the guests continued to miss three-pointers and still had problems with fouls. The result – the hosts confident win and the Moscow team 7th loss in a row.
X-factor
Aleksandr Gudumak made a significant contribution to Samara win. The Volga team captain had his best scoring game this season (17 points). This helped the hosts to create a double-digit difference already at the end of the first half.
Fact
The teams today set a season-high in turnovers (46). MBA players had 21, while the hosts made 25 turnovers (a season-high).
Leaders
Samara: Aleksandr Gudumak (17), Javontae Hawkins (11), Rade Zagorac (11), Justin Roberson (11 + 6 rebounds).
MBA: Gleb Goldyrev (15), Daniil Kasatkin (10).
What’s next
Samara (10-8): December 24 on the road against UNICS
MBA (5-13): December 23 on the road versus Runa.
