Uralmash defeated UNICS on the road – 82:74 (16:21, 30:12, 20:27, 16:14).
Game progress
The game began with physical and aggressive defense. In such clash, the Kazan team felt more confident and managed to build a small lead. However, in the second quarter, the hosts failed to score for 7 minutes. During this time, the Ural team made a 17-0 run and secured a 13-point lead.
After halftime, UNICS tried to make a comeback. The hosts forced the opponents to make 6 turnovers and improved offense. The guests, however, continued to play more effectively in the paint. The Ural team grabbed 37 rebounds (11 offensive), while Kazan team had only 19 (5 offensive). Despite this, Velimir Perasovic team cut the deficit to 6 points heading into the final quarter.
Key moment
The final quarter was tense. With 3 minutes left, Denis Zakharov cut deficit to 3 points. However, in the next possession, Hayden Dalton made a difficult three-pointer. In the remaining time, Uralmash held the lead and secured the first win over UNICS in the VTB League.
X-Factor
The guests outplayed the opponent in the paint. The Ural team recorded 46 rebounds, 12 offensive, while Kazan team had only 28 rebounds (8 offensive).
Facts
Rivalry history score: 9-1, UNICS leads. This was the first time Uralmash defeated Kazan team in the VTB League.
Denis Zakharov reached 1,500 points in the League.
Anton Kardanakishvili played his 150th game in the League.
Leaders
UNICS: Alexey Shved (17), Jalen Reynolds (10)
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (13 + 10 rebounds), Timofei Gerasimov (12 + 5 assists), Anton Kardanakishvili (11 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists), Garrett Nevels (11), Tyrell Nelson (11 + 7 rebounds)
What’s next
UNICS: April 7 at home versus Avtodor
Uralmash: April 7 on the road against Zenit.
