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The most interesting game of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Saratov where first ranked CSKA outleveled host Avtodor (9-13) 112-65. CSKA shot 60.6 percent from the field and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. CSKA looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Avtodor helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Nigerian center Tonye Jekiri (212-1994, college: Miami, FL) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian guard Aleksa Avramovic (193-1994) contributed with 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. Nigerian-Canadian Caleb Agada (196-1994, college: Ottawa, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for Avtodor. 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 maintains first position with 19-3 record. Avtodor at the other side keeps the eighth place with 13 games lost. CSKA are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Astana (#12) in Nur-Sultan in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Avtodor will play on the road against Enisey (#10) in Krasnoyarsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where fourth ranked UNICS won against visiting Parma-Pari (10-12) 103-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Parma-Pari. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 assists and Jalen Reynolds who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNICS (17-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Lokomotiv. Parma-Pari at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. UNICS will play against league’s second-placed Zenit in Saint Petersburg in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Parma-Pari will play on the road against Lokomotiv (#3) in Krasnodar and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Yekaterinburg where sixth ranked Uralmash outleveled visiting MBA Moscow (5-17) 85-60. The winners were led by Jeremiah Martin who scored that evening 26 points and 6 assists. Even 9 points and 8 rebounds by Andrey Zubkov did not help to save the game for MBA Moscow. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Uralmash (11-11) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Novgorod. MBA Moscow lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Uralmash will meet at home Samara (#9) in the next round. MBA Moscow will play against N.Novgorod and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 24 winless Astana was beaten by Enisey on the road 90-73. Lokomotiv won against N.Novgorod on its own court 101-86.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 24 points and 8 rebounds by Aleksandr Chadov of N.Novgorod.

Avtodor – CSKA 65-112

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UNICS – Parma-Pari 103-92

One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where fourth ranked UNICS won against visiting Parma-Pari (10-12) 103-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Parma-Pari. UNICS made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 assists and the other American import center Jalen Reynolds (208-1992, college: Xavier) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Samson Ruzhentsev (201-2001, college: Florida) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Five UNICS and four Parma-Pari players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNICS (17-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Lokomotiv. Parma-Pari at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. UNICS will play against league’s second-placed Zenit in Saint Petersburg in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Parma-Pari will play on the road against Lokomotiv (#3) in Krasnodar and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
UNICS: M.Knight 28+4reb+6ast, J.Reynolds 20+8reb+2ast, T.Taylor 14+3reb+8ast, M.Belenitskiy 11+3reb+1ast, A.Lopatin 10+5reb+2ast, A.Komolov 7+1reb
Parma-Pari: S.Ruzhentsev 22+1reb+5ast, A.Hamilton 18+4reb+3ast, G.Nevels 16+2reb, R.Hamm Jr. 15+12reb+2ast, T.Yakushin 6+2reb+4ast, D.Cheburkin 6+2reb+1ast

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Enisey – Astana 90-73

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Russian Enisey (7-15) beat bottom-ranked Kazakhstan Astana (0-22) in Krasnoyarsk 90-73 on Wednesday. The winners were led by American Victor Sanders (196-1995, college: Idaho) who scored that evening 22 points and Belarusian point guard Uladzislau Blizniuk (181-1999, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) supported him with 16 points. Four Enisey players scored in double figures. Even 23 points by American-Nigerian guard Daniel Utomi (198-1997, college: USC) did not help to save the game for Astana. Russian guard Grigory Motovilov (191-1998) added 11 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Enisey maintains tenth position with 7-15 record. Loser Astana still closes the standings. Enisey will meet at home higher ranked Avtodor (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astana will play against the league’s leader CSKA (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Enisey: V.Sanders 22+2reb+1ast, U.Blizniuk 16+3reb+3ast, D.Sonko 12+2reb+2ast, T.Gerasimov 11+2reb+7ast, S.Dolinin 8+9reb+1ast, A.Stepanovic 7+4reb
Astana: D.Utomi 23+2reb+2ast, R.Murzagaliyev 12+2reb, G.Motovilov 11+2reb+4ast, G.Smith 6+2reb+2ast, S.Abashidze 5+1reb+2ast, D.Pokhodiaev 4+6reb

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Uralmash – MBA Moscow 85-60

One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Yekaterinburg where sixth ranked Uralmash outleveled visiting MBA Moscow (5-17) 85-60. The winners were led by American point guard Jeremiah Martin (189-1996, college: Memphis) who scored that evening 26 points and 6 assists and the other American import Hayden Dalton (204-1996, college: Wyoming, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 9 points and 8 rebounds by Andrey Zubkov (206-1991) did not help to save the game for MBA Moscow. Point guard Makar Konovalov (189-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 11 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Uralmash (11-11) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Novgorod. MBA Moscow lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Uralmash will meet at home Samara (#9) in the next round. MBA Moscow will play against N.Novgorod and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Uralmash: J.Martin 26+4reb+6ast, H.Dalton 16+8reb+3ast, J.O’Bryant III 13+2reb+1ast, S.Whittaker 8+1reb+3ast, J.Douglas 7+1ast, I.Novikov 6+1reb+1ast
MBA Moscow: M.Konovalov 11+2reb+4ast, E.Voronov 10+1reb, A.Zubkov 9+8reb+2ast, I.Belousov 7+4reb+1ast, D.Kasatkin 6+5reb+2ast, G.Sheiko 6+1ast

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Lokomotiv – N.Novgorod 101-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked N.Novgorod‘s (11-11) road loss to fourth ranked Lokomotiv (17-5) in Krasnodar 86-101 on Thursday. Lokomotiv looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American guard Antonius Cleveland (196-1994, college: SEMO) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Patrick Miller (185-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 12 points and 8 assists. Four Lokomotiv players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by forward Aleksandr Chadov (202-2001) did not help to save the game for N.Novgorod. Guard Alexander Khomenko (190-1999) added 16 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Lokomotiv have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with UNICS. Loser N.Novgorod keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Uralmash. Lokomotiv will meet at home Parma-Pari (#7) in the next round. N.Novgorod will play against MBA Moscow and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lokomotiv: A.Cleveland 19+3reb+5ast, K.Anderson 14+1reb, P.Miller 12+8ast, K.Temirov 11+3reb, B.Johnson 10+2reb+1ast, A.Kvitkovskikh 9+5reb+3ast
N.Novgorod: A.Chadov 24+8reb, A.Khomenko 16+2reb+6ast, A.Antipov 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Nutall 8+2reb+2ast, I.Karpenkov 8+4reb+3ast, E.Baburin 6+1reb+2ast