Zenit defeated UNICS in the Game 4 – 104:77 (30-27, 21-19, 28-10, 25-21).
Game progress
UNICS began the series with 2 wins at home, but after the teams moved to St. Petersburg, Zenit responded with a home win in the Game 3.
The first half was more focused on offense. Thomas Heurtel and Adrien Moerman managed to lead the hosts. For UNICS, Marcos Knight, Louis Labeyrie and Nenad Dimitrijevic scored more than 10 points each. Both teams had high field-goal percentage. The hosts relied on their shooters, which allowed the St. Petersburg team to get a 5-point lead by the halftime.
Key moment
After the break, the game changed dramatically. Zenit continued to score, while the guests failed to follow the opponent. The hosts began with a 7-0 run and continued to build their lead. The main hero was Caleb Homesley, who scored 10 points in the third quarter. Zenit won the quarter 28-10 and removed all questions.
Zenit took 2 home games and tied the Seires – 2:2. The Semifinals returns to Kazan.
Fact
Zenit defeated UNICS by 27 points, shooting just 9 free-throws (9 of 13).
Key factor
Zenit made 19 of 31 (61.3%) three-pointers, setting the League season high for three-pointers made in a game. It was hard for UNICS to handle with the hosts shooters.
But the St. Petersburg team’s 100th point was made in a different way.
Leaders
Zenit: Trent Frazier (22), Thomas Heurtel (20 + 13 assists), Caleb Homesley (17), Adrien Moerman (12)
UNICS: Marcos Knight (16), Nenad Dimitrijevic (15), Louis Labeyrie (13 + 5 rebounds), Jalen Reynolds (10), Andrey Vorontsevich (10)
Next game: April 26 in Kazan
