UNICS defeated Igokea in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game on the road – 88:72 (24:12, 22:20, 24:19, 18:21).
Game progress
A win in Laktasi would guarantee UNICS a place in the Final Four. The Kazan team decided not to put off the main issue and secured a comfortable lead in the first quarter (24:12), which they finished with a rapid 9:0 run, led by Paris Lee. The difference in the level of organization was striking in the first half. The Russian club significantly outplayed its opponent in assists (15-6) and made less turnovers (7-14). The score was 46:32 by halftime.
Igokea was unable to bring back the intrigue. UNICS controlled the game and secured a confident win.
X-factor
One of Igokea’s many problems that evening was free throw shooting.
Facts
UNICS became the second participant of the Final Four, following CSKA.
Zenit and Uralmash will battle for the second ticket from Group B. A win guarantees the St. Petersburg team a place in the decisive stage of the season, regardless of the Yekaterinburg team’s result.
Ty Brewer set a Cup record for steals in a half (6).
Leaders
Igokea: Nate Pierre-Louis (17), Novak Music (12), Javon Bass (10)
UNICS: Paris Lee (22 + 7 assists), Ty Brewer (21 + 6 rebounds), Marcus Bingham (15 + 5 rebounds), Jalen Reynolds (14 + 7 assists)
What’s next
CSKA (Russia) vs Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) on March 11.