Uralmash defeated Enisey at home – 90:84 (18:19, 17:22, 26:19, 21:22, 8:2).
Game progress
The first quarter was equal. But in the second, the guests were able to take the initiative. Aggressive defense, good three-point percentage (55.6% – 5 out of 9), and Egor Ryzhov brilliant play in offense (12 points) helped Enisey to get ahead. After a spectacular alley-oop by Matt Coleman and Ryzhov, the Siberian team took a double-digit lead for the first time – 38:27.
The hosts managed to turn the game around in the middle of the third quarter. Solid defense and made shots by Ivan Pynko and Tyrell Nelson laid the foundation for the comeback. After a long-range shot by Garrett Nevels, Uralmash took the lead – 57:56.
The end of regulation time was very dramatic. Javonte Douglas and Nelson brought Uralmash’s lead to 4 points – 81:77. But Dominic Artis three-pointer and Coleman fast break sent the game into overtime – 82:82.
Key moment
The overtime both teams made a lot of mistakes and missed shots. But Uralmash’s Nelson and Douglas helped to pull ahead again – 88:84.
The guests tried to save the game with tactical fouls, but failed.
X-factor
Tyrell Nelson became the main hero for Uralmash. The center made 10 of 14 field-goal shots, scored season-high 24 points.
Facts
The teams played all 4 games against each other in the regular season. All the games were fiercely contested, with the overtime ending twice. In the end, Uralmash won the rivalry – 3-1.
Enisey got 4th loss in a row.
Ivan Pynko scored 14 points in this game and set a new career-high.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (24 + 7 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (15 + 6 assists), Ivan Pynko (14), Javonte Douglas (12 + 7 assists + 5 rebounds), Hayden Dalton (11)
Enisey: Dominic Artis (17 + 5 rebounds), Danilo Tasic (15 + 7 rebounds), Egor Ryzhov (14 + 8 rebounds), Matt Coleman (14 + 7 assists + 5 rebounds), Dmitry Sonko (13)
What’s next
Uralmash: February 19 at home against Zenit
Enisey: February 10 on the road versus MBA-MAI.
