Uralmash defeated Samara on the road – 99:74 (30:28, 18:19, 29:19, 22:17).
Game progress
The game started with high-scoring pace. The guests felt more confident in the paint and managed to secure an advantage in field goal attempts. The hosts made 7 of 7 two-point shots in the first quarter. The opponents scored 58 points combined in the fquarter and continued to play aggressively.
However, teams were unable to maintain same pace until the middle of the game. Both teams went into halftime without reaching 50 points, and the score remained close.
The situation changed in the second half. Uralmash gradually took control of the game. Samara relied mainly to long-range shots and was unable to put up significant resistance.
By the final quarter, Samara trailed by 20 points and got its 11th consecutive loss. All 12 Uralmash players received at least 10 minutes of playing time.
X-Factor
Uralmash stepped up its defense in the second half, allowing the opponent to score only 27 points. Samara had scored 47 in the first half.
Facts
Timofei Gerasimov played his 200th game in the VTB League.
Danila Pokhodiaev recorded his second double-double of the season—18 points and 12 rebounds.
Uralmash tied its season high for total rebounds (48) and defensive rebounds (34).
Leaders
Samara: Danila Pokhodiaev (18 points + 12 rebounds), Mikhail Kulagin (12 points + 8 assists), Dmitry Khaldeev (10 points)
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (16 points), Hayden Dalton (15 points + 6 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (12), Javonte Douglas (11), Anton Kardanakishvili (10 + 5 rebounds)
What’s next
Samara: April 20 at home versus Pari NN
Uralmash: April 22 at home against Avtodor.
