Lokomotiv Kuban defeated MBA-MAI on the road – 107:82 (27:24, 26:22, 27:17, 27:19).
Game progress
The first quarter was equal and high-scoring battle. But the start of the second quarter belonged entirely to the guests. It took the Krasnodar team just 2 minutes to build a double-digit lead. After a long-range shot by Jeremiah Martin, Lokomotiv Kuban lead reached 14 points – 38:24.
The Moscow team was able to turn on the offense after drought. But the guests also maintained a good rhythm. As a result, the teams combined for 99 and Loko maintained a comfortable lead – 53:46.
Key moment
The battle continued in the second half. But the Krasnodar team’s class gradually prevailed. At the start of the final quarter, the guests were already up by 20 points and continued to increase the lead. Loko only slowed down when the difference between the teams exceeded 30 points. But the Moscow team efforts did not longer affect the game. Loko beat MBA-MAI for the third time this season.
X-factor
An excellent offense was the key to the guests win. The Krasnodar team made 37 of 62 field-goals (59.7%), including 9 of 18 three-pointers (50.0%).
Facts
Today’s win was first for Tomislav Tomovic as head coach in the VTB League.
The Krasnodar team has won the last 11 head-to-head games against MBA-MAI. The rivalry history score is 11-2, Loko leads.
Lokomotiv Kuban scored more than 100 points for the fourth time this season.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Maksim Barashkov (17 + 5 rebounds), Aleksandr Gudumak (15), Danil Pevnev (12), Aleksandr Platunov (11 + 7 assists)
Lokomotiv Kuban: Patrick Miller (23 + 8 assists), Vince Hunter (20 + 5 rebounds), B.J Johnson (15), Jeremiah Martin (12 + 6 assists), Ilya Popov (12), Makar Konovalov (10)
What’s next
MBA-MAI: January 18 on the road versus UNICS
Lokomotiv Kuban: January 18 at home against Zenit.
