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The most exciting game of round 8 in the Superleague 2 took place in Khimki. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Dinamo (8-5) to second ranked Khimki-Podmos. (8-5) 69-67 in the game for the second place. Strangely Dinamo outrebounded Khimki-Podmos. 39-27 including 18 on the offensive glass. Guard Daniil Glazov (191-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points. Center Denis Myshalov (210-2000) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kirill Parilov (200-2002) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for Dinamo. Newly promoted Khimki-Podmos. maintains second position with 8-5 record having five points less than leader Metallurg MGN, which they share with Dinamo. Khimki-Podmos. is looking forward to face Dynamo-MGTU (#4) in Maykop in the next round. Dinamo will play on the road against Stavropol and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Seventh-ranked Stavropol (2-12) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Dynamo-MGTU (7-7) in Maykop. Dynamo-MGTU managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Danila Donskov (182-2002) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Alexandr Milyutin who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Dynamo-MGTU’s coach Artem Gaposhin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Valentin Rogkustov (195-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Dynamo-MGTU have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Stavropol at the other side stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Dynamo-MGTU will play against higher ranked Khimki-Podmos. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Stavropol will play against the league’s second-placed Dinamo (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Dinamo (8-5) which played road game in Khimki against second-ranked Khimki-Podmos. (8-5). Third ranked Dinamo had an easy win 72-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Khimki-Podmos.. Dinamo moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Khimki-Podmos. Dinamo will meet bottom-ranked Stavropol (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Khimki-Podmos. will play against Dynamo-MGTU (#4) in Maykop and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Neftekhimik was beaten by Metallurg MGN on the road 94-87. Dynamo-MGTU won against Stavropol on its own court 84-76. Neftekhimik unfortunately lost to Metallurg MGN in Chelyabinsk 83-96.

Khimki-Podmos. – Dinamo G. 69-67

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Khimki-Podmos. – Dinamo G. 46-72

An interesting game for Dinamo (8-5) which played road game in Khimki against second-ranked Khimki-Podmos. (8-5). Third ranked Dinamo had an easy win 72-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Khimki-Podmos.. Dinamo moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Khimki-Podmos. Dinamo will meet bottom-ranked Stavropol (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Khimki-Podmos. will play against Dynamo-MGTU (#4) in Maykop and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Metallurg MGN – Neftekhimik T. 94-87

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Metallurg MGN (12-2) beat 6th ranked Neftekhimik (5-9) in Chelyabinsk 94-87 on Friday. Metallurg MGN made 39-of-46 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game, while Neftekhimik only scored fourteen points from the stripe. The winners were led by power forward Sergei Kharitonov (204-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Iaroslav Vennikov (187-1999) supported him with 29 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Even a double-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Egor Chernyshev (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Neftekhimik. Guard Sergey Rozhkov (188-1999) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four Neftekhimik players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metallurg MGN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Neftekhimik lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost. Metallurg MGN will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Neftekhimik will play against Cheb.Yastreby (#5) in Cheboksari and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metallurg MGN: S.Kharitonov 32+10reb+1ast, I.Vennikov 29+4reb+2ast, S.Grigoriy 11+6reb+5ast, E.Borisyuk 7+3reb+1ast, I.Feshchenko 6+7reb+4ast, A.Ivanov 5+5reb
Neftekhimik T.: K.Artem 17+1reb, S.Rozhkov 14+6reb+3ast, C.Egor 14+12reb+4ast, D.Andrey 13+2reb+2ast, S.Aleksey 9+8reb, A.Kirill 9+3ast

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Dynamo-MGTU – Stavropol 84-76

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Stavropol (2-12) lost to fourth ranked Dynamo-MGTU (7-7) in Maykop 76-84 on Friday. Dynamo-MGTU made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Alexandr Milyutin (198-1997) who scored that evening 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Danila Donskov (182-2002) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Dynamo-MGTU’s coach Artem Gaposhin used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds by power forward Roman Vorobev (203-1991) did not help to save the game for Stavropol. Forward Vladislav Krushelnitskiy (195-1997) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dynamo-MGTU have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Loser Stavropol stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Dynamo-MGTU will meet at home higher ranked Khimki-Podmos. (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Stavropol will play against the league’s second-placed Dinamo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dynamo-MGTU: A.Milyutin 20+9reb+3ast, D.Danila 15+2reb+4ast, M.Alexey 14+4reb+2ast, G.Bednyakov 13+5reb+2ast, N.Danil 9+6reb+2ast, C.Daniil 6+2reb+1ast
Stavropol: R.Vorobev 26+11reb+1ast, V.Krushelnitskiy 18+5reb+4ast, T.Viktor 14+6reb+2ast, T.Alexander 10+5reb+6ast, V.Rogkustov 6+4reb+2ast, P.Artem 2+1reb

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Metallurg MGN – Neftekhimik T. 96-83

Very predictable result when first ranked Metallurg MGN (12-2) won against 6th ranked Neftekhimik (5-9) in Chelyabinsk 96-83 on Saturday. Metallurg MGN outrebounded Neftekhimik 47-31 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by power forward Sergei Kharitonov (204-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds and Artem Ivanov (192-1998) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by forward Egor Chernyshev (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Neftekhimik. Guard Kirill Anoshin (194-2000) added 17 points for the guests. Five Metallurg MGN and four Neftekhimik players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metallurg MGN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Neftekhimik lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine games lost. Metallurg MGN will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Neftekhimik will play against Cheb.Yastreby (#5) in Cheboksari and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metallurg MGN: A.Ivanov 21+6reb+3ast, S.Kharitonov 20+21reb+2ast, I.Vennikov 15+1reb+2ast, S.Grigoriy 11+4reb+5ast, S.Sarafankin 11+5reb+1ast, I.Feshchenko 10+6reb
Neftekhimik T.: C.Egor 20+9reb+4ast, A.Kirill 17+3reb+2ast, S.Rozhkov 12+7reb, T.Vladimir 10+3reb+2ast, G.Alexander 9+1reb, K.Ekimov 5+3reb

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Dynamo-MGTU – Stavropol 77-76

Seventh-ranked Stavropol (2-12) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Dynamo-MGTU (7-7) in Maykop. Dynamo-MGTU managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Danila Donskov (182-2002) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Alexandr Milyutin (198-1997) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Dynamo-MGTU’s coach Artem Gaposhin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Valentin Rogkustov (195-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Viktor Titov (199-2001) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Dynamo-MGTU and five Stavropol players scored in double figures. Dynamo-MGTU have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Stavropol at the other side stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Dynamo-MGTU will play against higher ranked Khimki-Podmos. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Stavropol will play against the league’s second-placed Dinamo (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dynamo-MGTU: D.Danila 27+5reb+7ast, G.Bednyakov 15+1reb+1ast, A.Milyutin 13+7reb+3ast, M.Alexey 10+1reb+3ast, Y.Kochnev 5+7reb, N.Mukha 3+5reb
Stavropol: V.Rogkustov 20+7reb, T.Alexander 13+4ast, T.Viktor 12+7reb+4ast, V.Krushelnitskiy 12+9reb+1ast, R.Vorobev 12+3reb+3ast, N.Osit 5+3reb