Zenit defeated Enisey in St. Petersburg – 94:76 (25:20, 29:16, 23:20, 17:20).
Game progress
The first quarter was equal. Only at the end Xavier Moon pushed Zenit ahead. This game the hosts a comfortable lead – 28:20.
The Siberian team tried not to let their opponent get away. The hosts’ next run came at the end of the second quarter, and Dwayne Bacon (14 points in the first half) was its key creator. The teams went to the halftime break after Sergey Karasev buzzer-beater, which increased Zenit lead to 18 points – 54:36.
In the third quarter, Zenit gave the opponent no real chance for a comeback and increased the lead even more. Before the last 10 minutes, the differential was 21 points – 77:56. This guaranteed Zenit the win.
X-factor
Zenit confirmed status of the League’s best scoring team, scoring 93 points. The key to good offensive performance was an excellent three-point percentage. The hosts made 11 of 22 three-point shots (50%).
Facts
Zenit extended its winning streak to 5 games. This is the second longest active winning streak (after CSKA 6 wins).
Sergey Karasev moved into 14th place in League all-time rebounding. The forward surpassed Vitaly Fridzon (769 rebounds). Karasev now has 770 rebounds.
Leaders
Zenit: Xavier Moon (19 + 5 assists + 5 steals), Dwayne Bacon (18 + 5 rebounds), Trent Frazier (13), Omari Spellman (11).
Enisey: Dmitry Sonko (14), Vladislav Odinokov (11), Uladzislau Blizniuk (10).
What’s next
Zenit: November 10 on the road against Avtodor.
Enisey: November 10 at home versus MBA-MAI.
