UNICS defeated Avtodor at home – 86:65 (24:10, 17:11, 24:20, 21:24).
Game progress
UNICS had lost at home to Uralmash in the previous game, but still held a theoretical chance of finishing first in regular season. Avtodor had already lost its chance to make the playoffs.
The Kazan team managed to build a significant lead by the end of the first quarter, when, just 6 minutes into the game, pulled away from opponent 16-2. Jalen Reynolds and Marcus Bingham duo was unstoppable. The hosts confidently controlled the game from there on out and secured win.
X-Factor
Avtodor had no chance against UNICS’ size and power, including the bigmen duo of Reynolds (16 points, 6 of 12 field goals made and Bingham (15 points, 5 of 8 field goals made).
Facts
As of the end of the game, UNICS still has a chance to finish first in the regular season, but CSKA needs just one more win in its remaining games to clinch the title. Second place will definitely go to the Kazan team.
Xavier Manford recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in his second game for UNICS.
Rivalry history score – 31-2, UNICS leads. The last time Avtodor beat the Kazan team in October 2021.
This is the 200th game of this regular season. A total of 220 games will be played in the regular season.
Leaders
UNICS: Jalen Reynolds (16 points, 9 rebounds), Xavier Manford (15 points, 5 rebounds), Marcus Bingham (15 points), Alexey Shved (12 points, 11 assists)
Avtodor: Vitalius Pranauskis (20 points, 9 assists), Igor Volkhin (18 points)
What’s next
UNICS: April 15 on the road against Zenit
Avtodor: April 11 at home versus Enisey.
