Uralmash defeated Avtodor at home – 87:77 (22:16, 26:19, 20:21, 19:21).
Game progress
After two consecutive losses (and one in the in-season tournament) Uralmash decided to show the desire to get a home win with a 15:0 run. However, the guests defense and Terrence Edwards’ individual actions helped to tie the score in the first quarter.
The game remained equal untill the halftime, the Saratov team picked up a lot of fouls, the hosts good offense helped to get a 13-point lead.
This lead became decisive. Avtodor managed to reduce the deficit to 4 points in the final quarter with three-pointers (12 of 29), but poor field-goal shooting (13 of 37) prevented the guests from hoping for more.
X-factor
A 15-0 run at the start of the game played a key role. Uralmash held its lead till the end, despite the guests desire.
Facts
Terrence Edwards recorded a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Both fare career highs for the 23-year-old player.
Anton Kardanakishvili set career-high in Uralmash with 18 points.
Grigory Motovilov made 5 of 10 three-pointers and repeated his career-high in single game.
Rivalry history score: 7-2, Uralmash leads.
Leaders
Uralmash: Timofei Gerasimov (18 + 5 assists), Anton Kardanakishvili (18 + 6 assists), Hayden Dalton (14), Garrett Nevels (13), Javonte Douglas (12 + 7 rebounds)
Avtodor: Terrence Edwards (24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists), Grigory Motovilov (19), Dusan Beslac (13), Artem Klimenko (10 points, 8 rebounds)
What’s next
Uralmash: October 20 on the road against Zenit
Avtodor: October 18 on the road versus BETCITY PARMA.
