Enisey defeated Samara on the road – 94:73 (28:14, 22:18, 23:28, 21:13).
Game progress
The guests built a double-digit lead in 2 minutes. Danila Pochodiaev briefly gave Samara a boost. But the Siberian team looked more confident from long range. By the middle of the second quarter, Matt Coleman and Dominic Artis helped to get a 22-point lead – 42:20.
Samara managed to take the initiative in the third quarter. The hosts shifted into offensive mode. Evgeny Minchenko and Mikhail Kulagin helped the hosts to cut the deficit – 56:61.
Key moment
But the hosts were ultimately unable to make a decisive run. The Siberian team tightened up defense, shut down opponent’s leaders, and regained a comfortable lead. Ultimately, the Krasnoyarsk team 10-point run at the start of the final quarter was decisive. Enisey lead returned to 18 points, which allowed to secure win.
X-Factor
Three-point shooting was a key factor in both teams’ offense. But the guests performed better. The Siberian team set a new club season-high, making 15 of 29 three-pointers (51.7%).
Facts
Enisey snapped a three-game losing streak.
Samara remains the only team without a home win: 0-15.
After today’s game, Enisey solidified its 8th place. The Siberian team is now 5 wins ahead of Pari NN.
Dmitry Sonko tied his career-high 5 three-pointers made.
Leaders
Samara: Danila Pochodiaev (17), Mikhail Kulagin (17), Evgeny Minchenko (16 + 6 rebounds)
Enisey: Dominic Artis (25 + 7 assists + 6 rebounds), Dmitry Sonko (17), Danilo Tasic (13 + 6 rebounds), Matt Coleman (11)
What’s next
Samara: March 22 on the road versus Pari NN
Enisey: March 22 on the road against UNICS.
