Zenit took over the Enisey on road — 79:56 (21:14, 16:13, 17:14, 25:15).
The best scorers
Enisey: Darral Willis (18 + 9 rebounds), Brynton Lemar (11), Casper Ware (10).
Zenit: Jordan Mickey (20 + 6 rebounds), Billy Baron (13), Anton Pushkov (9 + 5 rebounds + 3 blocks), Alex Poythress (9).
Game progress
The hosts decided to surprise the opponent from the very beginning of the game. In the Enisey starting five Alexandr Vinnik and Sergei Mitusov came, it was their debut this season. However, such a move did not help Krasnoyarsk team. The main star of the first minutes was Jordan Mickey. The forward scored a dunk, shot free-throws and gave out a whole series of 3-pointers. His 16 points were a key factor that provided the guests with a confident lead at the end of the opening quarter – 21:14.
Jordan Mickey in 1st Q vs Enisey:
📊 16 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK@Jmickey_02 😯 pic.twitter.com/BGG9gWQ9mT— VTB League (@VTBUL) November 1, 2021
The measured pace of the second 10 minutes did not allow any of the teams to achieve an advantage. The St. Petersburg team, in which Alex Poythress shone this time, were able to create a double-digit lead – 37:27. But at the same time, a 10 points gap did not serve as a win guarantee for Zenit before the second half of the game.
After the big break, the teams continued to play in a leisurely manner. Such a calm rhythm of the game was in the hands of the guests, who continued to increase their lead. Before the decisive segment of the game, the 13 points lead already looked very solid – 54:41.
Only in the fourth 10-minute the hosts decided to blow up the pace. After several successful transisions, there was hope for their comeback. But here the St. Petersburg team guard turned on. Jordan Lloyd and Billy Baron shots gave Zenit a comfortable lead. In the middle of the quarter, the lead of the guests reached the +18 mark – 65:47, which actually guaranteed them win in this game.
Hero
Jordan Mickey became the main striking force of the guests in the opening quarter of the game. Zenit seized the lead, which it held until the final buzzer. Mickey became the most resultative (20 points) and effective (24) player in the lineups of both teams.
Numbers
Zenit miss only 56 points, which is the best defensive record for Xavi Pascual’s team. The Siberian team also repeated the anti-record of the season in the League for three-pointers per game (3) and showed the second worst result in points scored (56 points).
Comments
Drazen Anzulovic, Enisey Head Coach:
– I’m not happy with my team’s performance. Playing against a top-level team, which is Zenit, you need to show a certain rhythm and level of play. Such games should be a challenge. We are well aware that we have different levels of rosters. However, today the players did not show enough effort and desire to change the rhythm of the game.
Xavi Pascual, Zenit Head Coach:
– I am very pleased with my team’s performance today. We showed the right approach both defensively and offensively, especially in the first half. I liked the way we moved the ball, found situations for shots. We understood that the defensive game would be especially important today. I think we showed excellent defense against a team that has good quality, which has a good coach. I am sure that this season Enisey will perform successfully in the United League.
What’s next
Enisey: November 7 away game against Lokomotiv-Kuban
Zenit: November 8 home game against Zielona Gora
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