UNICS defeated Lokomotiv Kuban in WINLINE Game of the Week on the road – 82:79 (18:19, 16:22, 24:15, 24:23).
Game progress
The start of the game was difficult for both teams. The hosts were the first to get into the game. From the start of the second quarter, the Krasnodar team confidently took the lead and gradually began to increase the advantage. Vsevolod Ishchenko helped Loko to get a double digit lead – 31:21.
The Kazan team saved the response for the third quarter. UNICS was inspired to make a comeback by 2 long-range shots from Alexey Shved. Jalen Reynolds then followed. The center actions allowed the guests to regain the lead – 48:46.
Key moment
The guests took the lead in the final minutes. UNICS had a 6-point lead – 79:73. Jeremiah Martin, Mike Moore and tactical fouls allowed the Krasnodar team had a chance to save the game. But Moore missed saving shot.
X-factor
In the previous 2 games, Kazan team had poor three-point shooting. But in this game, a good long-range shooting (41.7% – 10 of 24) was one of the key factors in the guests win.
Facts
Today’s game was the 500th for the Krasnodar team in the VTB League. Over 15 seasons in the VTB League, 150 players (including 34 homegrown players and 84 international players) have been in Lokomotiv Kuban.
Vsevolod Ischenko had his best game in the VTB League. Loko forward scored career-high 20 points.
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Vsevolod Ischenko (20), Jeremiah Martin (16), Mike Moore (11)
UNICS: Jalen Reynolds (21 + 7 rebounds), Alexey Shved (17 + 5 assists), Ty Brewer (11), Marcus Bingham (10 + 7 rebounds)
What’s next
Lokomotiv Kuban: February 17 on the road versus BETCITY PARMA
UNICS: February 12 at home against BETCITY PARMA.
