Uralmash defeated Samara on the road – 85:65 (23:9, 20:21, 18:17, 24:18).
Game progress
The game was equal at the start, but by the middle of the quarter the guests took an initiative and began to build up a lead. Samara had problems with ball movement, which resulted in 8 turnovers in the first quarter. Uralmash felt more confident and made 4 three-pointers out of 8. All of this allowed to gain a significant advantage in the first quarter (23:9).
The hosts managed to overcome problems in the second quarter. Ilia Popov led the team with 12 points (6 of 8 field-goals made) by halftime. With his efforts, Samara managed to take the lead in the quarter (21:20) and began to regain the lead.
The Volga team breakthrough was short. After the break, Uralmash regained momentum and had a chance to pull away with 23-point lead, helped by a solid performance from Yauheni Beliankou (19 points, 3 of 5 three-pointers). Samara managed to keep the chances alive in the final minutes of the game.
Key moment
In the second quarter, Uralmash came out with the intention to finish the game earlier. The guests increased the lead to 29 points and finished the game with a comfortable score – 85:65.
X-factor
Samara’s failed 1st quarter became key in this game. The team made several attempts to comeback, but Uralmash increased the lead every time.
Facts
Uralmash newcomers Anton Kardanakhishvili (4 points) and Ivan Pynko (13 points and 4 steals) played their first game against the former team.
The rivalry history score is 7:2, Uralmash leads and has won the last 7 head-to-heads, including all 4 this season.
Leaders
Samara: Ilia Popov (18), Georgy Marufov (11)
Uralmash: Yauheni Beliankou (19 + 8 rebounds), Ivan Pynko (13 + 4 steals), Javonte Douglas (11 + 9 rebounds + 4 steals), Viacheslav Zaitsev (11 + 6 rebounds + 6 assists).
What’s next
Samara: March 2 at home versus Avtodor
Uralmash: March 1 at home against Lokomotiv Kuban.
