Zielona Gora get close to leaders in Krasnoyarsk

Zielona Gora get close to leaders in Krasnoyarsk

 

Zielona Gora beat Enisey on the road – 91:84 (13:14, 28:19, 20:21, 30:30).

Top scorers
Enisey: Tomislav Zubcic (21 + 5 rebounds), Davion Berry (19), Dustin Hogue (14 + 10 rebounds), Denis Zakharov (10), Nikola Rebic (10),

Zielona Gora: Drew Gordon (24 + 15 rebounds), Tony Meier (19), Ludvig Hakanson (12 + 6 assists), Joe Thomasson (12).

Story
The teams started the game carefully. In long-possession game the points were scored hardly. Teams scored only 27 points in first quarter combined. The Siberians were more successful – 14:13

The guests’ offense woke up first. They got used to basket and made a few consecutive threes. In the middle of the second quarter the Zielona Gora’s lead turned double digits after Tony Meier three-pointer – 30:20. Zone defense and Berry’s aggression gave Krasnoyarsk the hope to come back. But the end of the quarter was controlled by the Greens. They had an 8-point lead after two quarters of play – 41:33.

The third quarter started with Siberians run – 6:0. But expected come back didn’t happen. The guests took the comfortable lead back with the help of Drew Gordon and Tony Meier. Before the final period Zielona Gora’s 7-point advantage looked solid – 64:51.

Key moment
The hosts’ aggression on both sides of the floor let them reduce the gap to just 2 points – 66:68. But Polish leaders step into the game again. Gordon was dominating on the offensive boards, and Meier hit another three. Zileona Gora’s lead became double figures again – 77:66, and the guests managed to keep the lead to the final buzzer.

Hero
Drew Gordon was a key factor on the winners’ roster. The center was the best in three indicators: scoring (24 points), rebounds (15) and efficiency (32).

Stat
4 – Zielona Gora proved that they are one of the best away teams in the League. This is 4th win in 7 away games for the Polish. The only team better is Khimki (5-0).

Comments
Enisey head coach Drazen Anzulovic:
– First of all, congratulations to Zielona Gora, they showed better basketball. All game long they were stronger and faster. At some points we managed to get close but because of the concentration lack in decisive episodes we couldn’t get the W. In last games we didn’t show enough will and energy for the win.

Zielona Gora head coach Zan Tabak:
-.We were preparing for the game with respect because we know how hard it is to play in Krasnoyarsk. This is a big win for us because Enisey is a strong team. We are the second team apart from Khimki who managed to win in Krasnoyarsk this season.

Next
Enisey: January 19 vs Khimki
Zielona Gora: January 17 at UNICS

Photo

13/01/2020 Enisey-Zielona Gora 84:91