Uralmash defeated Enisey at home – 76:73 (14:16, 18:20, 23:19, 21:18).
Game progress
The teams started the game cautiously. The Yekaterinburg team did well on defense against the League best scorer Xavier Rathan-Mayes (7 points in the first half, 2 of 7 from the game). But the Siberian team looked slightly better than their opponent in position offense. With better three-point percentage (35.7% vs. 20.0%) and good rotation (bench players scored 19 points), the Krasnoyarsk team had the lead by the halftime – 36:32.
Key moment
The fate of the game was decided only in the very end. After Jeremiah Martin free throws in the final minute, Enisey took a lead – 71:70. But Uralmash players took the lead back. Dunk by Javonte Douglas, steal by Kirill Pisklov and Garrett Nevels mid-range shot gave the hosts back the lead – 74:71. In the remaining time, the teams exchanged points. Mikel Hopkins cut the Siberian team lead to a minimum, and Anton Glazunov made free throws to set the final score – 76:73.
X-factor
Kirill Pisklov had his best game in the VTB League. The guard made 5 of 9 shots from the game, made a key steal in the end, scored 13 points.
Fact
One of the key factors in Uralmash’s success in this game was the excellent defense against Xavier Rathan-Mays. The most productive player in the league scored only 16 points (the second worst result of the season). At the same time, the Siberian leader realized only 29.4% of his shots from the field (5 of 17), which was his worst performance this season.
Leaders
Uralmash: Tyrell Nelson (17 + 5 rebounds), Kirill Pisklov (13 + 5 rebounds), Javonte Douglas (13 + 10 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (11 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists).
Enisey: Jeremiah Martin (19), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (16).
What’s next
Uralmash (7-6): November 30 at home against Zenit
Enisey (8-5): December 2 at home versus Samara.
