Yekaterinburg and Krasnodar will host 2 regular season games on Thursday.
Uralmash (Yekaterinburg) vs MBA-MAI (Moscow)
Time: 19:30 (17:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Ekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg, GAUSO DIVS
Broadcast: TV Start, League website
Uralmash: The Yekaterinburg team continue to fight for a direct clinch to the Playoffs. The loss in St. Petersburg allowed the opponents to get closer to Uralmash. But in the final round the hosts has a chance to surpass Pari NN and make it to the Top 5. Uralmash must win MBA-MAI.
MBA-MAI: It’s time for the Moscow team to think about the standings. Vasily Karasev team is already 2 wins away from 10th-ranked Enisey. So the guests need to end losing streak and start chasing the Siberian team. MBA has repeatedly shown a high level. The team’s fans will be expecting a bright game from MBA-MAI in Yekaterinburg.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod)
Time: 20:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: TV Start, League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The last game of the year will be in Krasnodar. The hosts approach this game in high spirits after 2 home wins over Moscow teams – MBA-MAI and CSKA. The Krasnodar team will try to extend this streak versus Pari NN. Aggressive defense, quick transition from defense to offense and leaders performances will help to do it.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Nizhny is probably the most unpredictable team, the loss in Saratov is approval. Sergey Kozin team is always ready to surprise, and will play well against the leaders. The Volga team is not going to Krasnodar with desire to win.
