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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked CSKA as it allowed them to take a leadership position. CSKA smashed 5th ranked N.Novgorod in Moscow 91-65. CSKA dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to N.Novgorod‘s 22 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. CSKA had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by N.Novgorod helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Casper Ware (178-1990, college: LBSU) who scored 13 points and 6 assists. Senegalese-French Amath MBaye (205-1989, college: Oklahoma) chipped in 14 points. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) produced 18 points and 4 steals for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. CSKA (9-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Lokomotiv. N.Novgorod lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. N.Novgorod will play next round against strong UNICS trying to get back on the winning streak. CSKA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Krasnoyarsk where ninth ranked Enisey edged visiting N.Novgorod (6-5) 79-77. Timofey Gerasimov (197-1997, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. Victor Sanders contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) answered with 21 points for N.Novgorod. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Enisey (4-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Parma-Pari. N.Novgorod lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. Enisey will play against Samara (#10) at home in the next round. N.Novgorod will play against UNICS (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Saint Petersburg where third ranked Zenit outleveled visiting Samara (3-6) 92-61. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for Dwayne Bacon who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points. Ronnie Harrell Jr responded with 14 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Zenit. Defending Russian champion maintains third place with 8-2 record behind leader CSKA. Samara at the other side keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Zenit will meet league’s second-placed Lokomotiv in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Samara will play against Enisey (#6) in Krasnoyarsk and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 11 winless Astana was defeated by Avtodor in Saratov 88-81. UNICS beat Uralmash at home 85-75.
The best stats of 11th round was 14 points by Melo Trimble of CSKA.

Avtodor – Astana 88-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Kazakhstan Astana‘s (0-11) road loss to eleventh ranked Russian Avtodor (4-7) 81-88 on Wednesday. Avtodor made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Nigerian-Canadian Caleb Agada (196-1994, college: Ottawa, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists. Turkish power forward Kerem Kanter (208-1995, college: Xavier) helped adding 20 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 assists (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and American-Nigerian guard Daniel Utomi (198-1997, college: USC) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Avtodor moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Uralmash. Astana lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Avtodor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astana will play against Uralmash (#8) in Yekaterinburg and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Avtodor: K.Kanter 20+8reb+2ast, C.Agada 19+10reb+15ast, D.Beslac 15+4reb+1ast, V.Pranauskis 14+1ast, J.Jones 9+6reb+3ast, E.Koulechov 7+1reb
Astana: M.Johnson 24+2reb+12ast, D.Utomi 21+2reb+1ast, G.Smith 14+4reb, R.Murzagaliyev 10+4reb+2ast, D.Pokhodiaev 8+6reb, R.Aitkali 2

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Enisey – N.Novgorod 79-77

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Krasnoyarsk where ninth ranked Enisey edged visiting N.Novgorod (6-5) 79-77. Enisey made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Timofey Gerasimov (197-1997, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. American Victor Sanders (196-1995, college: Idaho) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Enisey players scored in double figures. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) answered with 21 points and Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for N.Novgorod. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Enisey (4-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Parma-Pari. N.Novgorod lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. Enisey will play against Samara (#10) at home in the next round. N.Novgorod will play against UNICS (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Enisey: T.Gerasimov 20+3reb+3ast, S.Balashov 14+7reb+1ast, S.Dolinin 12+8reb+1ast, V.Sanders 12+4reb+7ast, A.Stepanovic 8+8reb+1ast, D.Sonko 5+4reb
N.Novgorod: Z.Nutall 21+1reb+1ast, A.Dawkins 16+3reb+2ast, A.Chadov 10+3reb, N.Djurisic 9+9reb+4ast, I.Karpenkov 6+7reb+1ast, D.Khvostov 6+2reb+3ast

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Zenit – Samara 92-61

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Saint Petersburg where third ranked Zenit outleveled visiting Samara (3-6) 92-61. Zenit shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Samara‘s players. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points. Guard Xavier Moon (188-1995, college: Morehead St.) helped adding 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Zenit players scored in double figures. Ronnie Harrell Jr (201-1996, college: Denver) responded with 14 points and center Nysier Brooks (213-1996, college: Ole Miss) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Zenit. Defending Russian champion maintains third place with 8-2 record behind leader CSKA. Samara at the other side keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Zenit will meet league’s second-placed Lokomotiv in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Samara will play against Enisey (#6) in Krasnoyarsk and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zenit: D.Bacon 15+4reb+3ast, T.Frazier 13+4ast, A.Poythress 12+5reb+1ast, X.Moon 11+5reb+5ast, V.Hunter 10+1reb, O.Spellman 8+3reb+2ast
Samara: R.Harrell Jr. 14+4reb+3ast, B.Adams 11+1ast, H.Dalton 8+6reb, I.Pynko 7+6reb, N.Brooks 6+8reb+2ast, I.Popov 5+3reb+1ast

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UNICS – Uralmash 85-75

No shocking result in a game in Kazan where fourth ranked UNICS (8-3) defeated 6th ranked Uralmash (4-7) 85-75 on Thursday. UNICS made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American center Jalen Reynolds (208-1992, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. French Louis Labeyrie (208-1992) helped adding 18 points. Four UNICS players scored in double figures. American point guard Jeremiah Martin (189-1996, college: Memphis) responded with 27 points and 5 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and the other American import power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for UNICS. They maintain fourth place with 8-3 record. Loser Uralmash dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Avtodor. UNICS will meet N.Novgorod (#5) in the next round. Uralmash will play against Astana and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UNICS: L.Labeyrie 18+4reb+2ast, M.Knight 17+1reb, D.Akoon-Purcell 16+2reb+2ast, J.Reynolds 14+8reb+5ast, A.Lopatin 6+2reb, I.Bako 5+5reb
Uralmash: J.Martin 27+3reb+3ast, J.O’Bryant III 16+5reb, I.Novikov 10+1reb+4ast, J.Douglas 9+4reb+1ast, V.Zaitcev 5+5reb, K.Pisklov 4+3reb+2ast