PARMA defeated Mega in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game at home – 92:70 (25:24, 19:13, 21:11, 27:22).
Game progress
In the final game of the group stage, PARMA and Mega fought for the only remaining spot in the Cup’s Final Four. The Perm team would advance to the decisive stage only in case of losing by less than 15 points. If the difference had been 15 or more, the foreign participant in the WINLINE Basket Cup would have advanced.
The Russian team took control of the game, but the opponent stayed close. The turning point was midway through the third quarter, when PARMA got advantage in the paint. Evgeny Minchenko was consistent, while Aleksandr Zakharov and Viktor Sanders successfully drove to the paint. A 13-3 run allowed Evgeny Pashutin team to secure a comfortable lead after 3 quarters – 65:48.
Key moment
PARMA responded to the Serbian team 7-0 run at the start of the decisive stretch with 5 straight points by Sanders. After that, the Ural team effectively slowed down the game and did not allow Mega to make a comeback.
X-factor
PARMA newcomer Evgeny Minchenko scored 12 points and 3 rebounds при 6 of 6 FGM with 16 minutes played. The bigman made his debut in WINLINE Basket Cup.
Facts
PARMA advances to Final Four from 2nd place. The Perm team will face UNICS in semifinal.
Leaders
PARMA: Brendan Adams (17 + 5 rebounds), Victor Sanders (17), Terrell Carter (16 + 7 rebounds), Evgeny Minchenko (12)
Mega: Savo Drezgic (15), Nikola Djurisic (13).