Zenit defeated Uralmash in Game 2 at home – 92–64 (23–16, 21:26, 21:7, 27:15).
Game progress
The teams picked up the pace right from the start. The hosts felt more confident. The St. Petersburg team moved the ball well and played aggressively in defense, not allowing the Ural team to take open shots. The St. Petersburg team scored effectively, converting half of all attempts. Zenit made 5 three-pointers, which allowed to win the first quarter – 23–16.
In the second quarter, the guests adapted to high pace and established chemistry in offense. Anton Yudin team made 9 assists in the quarter and steadily cut deficit. Late in the first half, Uralmash managed to tie the score, but Andre Robertson allowed his team to head into halftime with a 2-point lead.
Key moment
The hosts started the second half with a 10-0 run, building a double-digit lead. Zenit continued to play tight defense, allowing opponent to score only 7 points in the third quarter. In the final quarter, the guests tried to fight back, but didn’t have enough strength left. Dejan Radonjic team slowed the pace and secured win.
X-Factor
The St. Petersburg team had high shooting percentage throughout the game. The hosts made 18 of 33 two-pointers (54%) and 16 of 31 three-pointers (51%).
Facts
Zenit ties the series. The next game will beon May 2 in Yekaterinburg.
6 Zenit players scored 10 or more points.
Leaders
Zenit: Trent Frazier (16 points, 6 assists), Xavier Moon (16 points, 5 assists), Andre Robertson (16 points), Andrei Martiuk (11 points, 10 rebounds), Vladislav Emchenko (10 points), Johnny Juzen (10)
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (13), Octavius Ellis (12)
What’s next
May 2 in Yekaterinburg.
