Uralmash defeated Enisey at home – 92:85 (31:25, 24:26, 16:13, 21:21).
Game progress
From the very first minutes, the opponents actively engaged in the game. Fans enjoyed exciting basketball with an emphasis on offense. The hosts took the lead in the middle of the first quarter. But the Siberian team did not let the rival pull away and responded. As a result, both teams scored 50 points each by halftime. Uralmash had the lead – 55:51.
Key moment
The game went into clutch. Here, the hosts were better. Hayden Dalton three-pointer was the key. After his shot, Uralmash took a 7-point lead with 36 seconds left – 92:85.
In the remaining time, the teams exchanged missed shots, which allowed Uralmash to maintain the winning score.
X-factor
The depth of the roster was one of the key factors in the hosts win. The bench players contributed more than half of Uralmash’s points – 47 out of 92. Enisey rotation scored only 8 points.
Facts
Despite Uralmash’s win, the teams retained same places in the standings. Enisey stays 7th, and Uralmash 8th.
Leaders
Uralmash: Octavius Ellis (20 + 6 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (16), Timofei Gerasimov (15), Hayden Dalton (14 + 10 rebounds)
Enisey: Danilo Tasic (23), Egor Ryzhov (18 + 9 rebounds), Dmitry Sonko (12), Dominic Artis (12 + 5 steals), Matt Coleman (12 + 8 assists)
What’s next
Uralmash: January 29 at home against Lokomotiv Kuban
Enisey: January 28 at home versus CSKA.
