Russia’s Lokomotiv-Kuban defeated Serbia’s FMP 90–76 (20–16, 26–20, 24–22, 20–18) in an away game of the WINLINE Basket Cup.
Game Summary
The Krasnodar team took the lead from the opening minutes. The Russian club immediately demonstrated its superiority in game management and began methodically extending its lead. Thanks to high offensive efficiency and good speed, Tomislav Tomović’s team had built a double-digit lead— +10—by halftime.
The Finish
After the break, the Serbian team tried to fight and contest leadership, closing the gap to within a couple of successful attacks midway through the fourth quarter. However, Lokomotiv-Kuban did not allow their opponents to mount a comeback or even force a tense finish—in the final minutes, the visitors stepped up their defense and relied on the individual skills of their leaders. Methodically controlling all four quarters, the Krasnodar team confidently secured the victory with a final margin of “+14.”
X-Factor
A standout performance by Krasnodar’s leaders—Trevelin Queen and Aleksej Pokusevski. This duo gave “Loko” the edge in the opponent’s half of the court and led the team in the fourth quarter. Quinn delivered a spectacular offensive performance, scoring 29 points, while Pokusevski provided him with crucial support across the board—17 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks.
Interesting Facts
Loko guard Trevelin Queen scored 29 points. So far, that’s the record for the new WINLINE Basket Cup season.
Lokomotiv-Kuban won all four quarters in the away game.
Last season in the Cup, the Krasnodar team played two high-scoring games against their Serbian opponent. In Belgrade, “Mega” won in overtime, 103–100. In the rematch in Kuban, the Russians got their revenge in the same fashion, 109–102. Today, Tomislav Tomović’s team scored 90 points.
Top Performers
Lokomotiv-Kuban: Trevelin Queen (29 points), Aleksej Pokusevski (17 points + 13 rebounds + 6 assists + 3 blocks), Gleb Firsov (14 points)
FMP: Marko Kovačević (25 points + 6 rebounds), Brandon Rush (12 points + 6 rebounds).
Up next
October 21: Igokea vs. Parma.