Zenit defeated Igokea in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game at home – 103:72 (34:20, 18:15, 30:19, 21:18).
Game progress
Zenit had 2-1 record, while Igokea had lost twice at home and visited Russia for the first time for the Cup game. The St. Petersburg team demonstrated its great offense in the opening quarter. The balance between the three-point threat and pressure in the paint proved too difficult for the guests. Levi Randolph, Luka Samanic and Georgy Zhbanov scored a total of 26 points in the first quarter with 9 of 9 field-goals made, giving the hosts a 14-point lead – 34:20). In the second quarter, Zenit slowed down a bit, but shortly after the halftime sealed the deal with three-pointers. The Russian team secured a confident win and took an important step towards advancing to the next round.
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44,4% of three-pointers made by Zenit (12/27). The St. Petersburg team dominated the opponent in key stats, including long-range shooting.
Facts
Zenit got first WINLINE Basket Cup win in St. Petersburg. Previously the team lost to UNICS at CSC Arena уступили на паркете КСК «Арена» УНИКСу.
The St. Petersburg defeated Igokea for the second time in 3 weeks. In early December Zenit go twin in Laktasi – 83:80.
Zenit got first 100-point game in WINLINE Basket Cup.
Leaders
Zenit: Levi Randolph (21), Georgy Zhbanov (19), Luka Samanic (15 + 7 rebounds), Andrei Martiuk (14 + 12 rebounds)
Igokea: Akhmaad Rorie (15), Nikola Popovic (14 + 5 подборов)
Next game
Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) vs CSKA (Russia) on December 25.