Uralmash defeated Zenit on the road – 82:69 (24:24, 15:17, 22:15, 21:13).
Game progress
Uralmash offense immediately ran into Zenit’s tight defense and struggled for a long time until Hayden Dalton entered the game, making 2 three-pointers in a minute. This stretch energized the opponent, and the game became efficient.
The game remained close until midway through the second quarter, when the hosts began pressing and capitalizing on the guests mistakes to launch fast breaks. Zenit pulled ahead but couldn’t hold onto the lead for long.
Uralmash continued to rely on three-pointers. 10 of 18 long range shots over 3 quarters allowed to enter the final quarter as the leader.
Key moment
In the final quarter, Zenit cut the deficit to 2 points. In the final 5 minutes, the St. Petersburg team stopped making shots and allowed the opponent to confidently take the game. This is Uralmash’s second consecutive road win over a top team. In the previous round, the guests defeated UNICS.
X-Factor
Uralmash made 12 of 21 three-pointers (57.1%). Zenit made 11 of 31 (35.5%).
Facts
Uralmash snapped 8-game losing streak in head-to-heads against Zenit. The overall record 4-11.
Anton Yudin recorded his 10th win as Uralmash’s head coach in 18 games.
Ismael Bako played his 100th game in the VTB League.
Octavius Ellis recorded his second double-double of the season—21 points and 11 rebounds.
Leaders
Zenit: Johnny Juzang (14), Trent Frazier (14 + 5 assists), Xavier Moon (10), Andre Roberson (10)
Uralmash: Octavius Ellis (21 + 11 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (14 + 6 assists), Javonte Douglas (14), Anton Kardanakishvili (12 + 8 assists)
What’s next
Zenit: April 15 at home versus UNICS
Uralmash: April 15 on the road against Samara.
