Uralmash defeated Igokea at home – 84:82 (22:24, 22:18, 25:22, 15:18).
Game progress
The game was the last for both teams in the group stage of the WINLINE Basket Cup. While Igokea had already lost its chance to advance to the Final Four, Uralmash remained in contention to advance from the group with a win. The first half was equal. Aleksandar Lazic and Strahinja Gavrilovic helped the guests. The Ural team countered with individual plays by Hayden Dalton, strong rebounding and free-throws – 44:42. The third quarter was the highest-scoring, but the game remained unchanged.
Key moment
In the final minute, Igokea took a 1-point lead (82-81). But those were the guests last points of the night. Uralmash responded with Octavius Ellis and-one, though the center missed the bonus free throw. A little later, Timofei Gerasimov missed 1 of 2 free throws (84-82), leaving the Bosnian team with a chance. In the end, Dragan Miloslavlevic tried to score a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds, but missed.
X-Factor
In a close game, Uralmash outrebounded the opponent (40-31), which resulted in several crucial extra possessions.
Facts
Uralmash will advance to the Final Four if Zenit loses on the road to UNICS. Zenit win in Kazan would also suit Uralmash, but only if the margin is an unlikely +73.
Igokea failed to secure a single win in the group stage (0-6).
Leaders
Uralmash: Timofei Gerasimov (18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists), Octavius Ellis (17 points, 7 rebounds), Hayden Dalton (17 points), Yauheni Beliankou (10 points)
Igokea: Strahinja Gavrilovic (20 points, 6 rebounds), Aleksandar Lazic (14), Dragan Milosavljevic (12), Jakov Mustapic (10 points, 5 assists),
Next game
UNICS (Russia) vs. Zenit (Russia) on March 26.