Uralmash defeated Avtodor in Saratov – 98:87 (22:20, 24:25, 23:26, 29:16).
Game progress
The hosts started the game very confidently and had a a double-digit lead after Dominik Mavra three-pointer. However, the Yekaterinburg team quickly restored the score with three-pointers, and after Aleksandr Zakharov and-one three-pointer took a lead – 21:20. The whole first half was tense, the score difference was only 1 point by the halftime – 46:45.
The third quarter and the beginning of the fourth were also tense. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Avtodor led – 74:73.
Key moment
From that point on, Uralmash took control of the game. Zakharov 4 points started the guests run. Garrett Nevels and Octavius Ellis immediately supported their teammate with shots. Uralmash quickly built a 10-point lead, even despite Dominic Mavra efforts. However, the Saratov team only cut the lead to 7 points. Uralmash had no trouble holding the comfortable lead and got the win.
X-factor
Uralmash is the worst League team in three-point shooting (30.1%). However, the Yekaterinburg team sharpshooters worked almost perfectly today, making 11 of 23 three-pointers (47.8%). This is a repeat of the team’s season-high which was set against MINSK. Avtodor looked no worse and scored 14 threes for the first time in the season.
Fact
98 points is Uralmash second best total of the season (the record is 101 points against MINSK).
Leaders
Avtodor: Dominic Mavra (26 + 7 assists), Raishon Hammond (23 + 6 rebounds), Vasilije Pusica (13), Sindarius Thornwell (13 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists).
Uralmash: Octavius Ellis (24 + 7 rebounds), Garrett Navels (22), Alexander Zakharov (15), Javonte Douglas (12 + 5 rebounds), Anton Glazunov (12).
What’s next:
Avtodor (6-10): December 16 on the road versus CSKA
Uralmash (8-8): December 19 at home against UNICS.
