Kazakhstan "Astana" on the home ground took over Krasnoyarsk "Yenisei" - 92:75 (30:19, 21:16, 26:14, 15:26).

Already in the opening of the meeting the hosts seized the initiative in the match. Particularly distinguished was the composition of Justin Carter, who scored 10 points by the middle of the first quarter. It was after his spectacular dunk through Suleiman Bryamo that the difference in the score in favor of "Astana" became double-digit - 20:10. Soon the initiative of the leader was supported by other legionaries of the owners. Several effective attacks were noted by Leonidas Kaselakis (15 points in the first half), added aggression in the passages of Anthony Clemmons, and Larry Gordon supported the attack with his long-range throws (3 of 4). It was the three-point doublet of the latter that allowed "Astana" at the start of the second 10-minute increase in the advantage to "+20" -40: 20.

In the course of the second quarter Krasnoyarsk tried to return to the game and at some point even reduced the gap to 13 points. But this was only a temporary splash. The starting segment of the third 10-minute finally put everything in its place. Guests did not get open shots and often made losses. "Astana" did not forgive the opponent these mistakes. Several rapid attacks and excellent implementation of three-pointers allowed the yellow-blue to develop its advantage to "+25" - 64:39. In the final quarter, the Siberians were added to the defense, but they could not regain the intrigue. Thus, "Astana" wins a second victory of the season, and the "Yenisei" - the second defeat in a row.

The hero is Leonidas Kaselakis. For the forward, "Yenisei" is the most convenient opponent. Last season the Greek performed well in a guest meeting in Krasnoyarsk. The current match can be safely considered even better for Kaselakis for two years in Astana. At the end of the meeting, Leonidas updated several personal league records at once: on points scored (25), efficiency (28), exact rolls from the game (8), percentage of their sales (66.7%) and three-point (5 of 8 - 62, 5%).

Digit: 52% (11 of 21) - excellent accuracy of three-pointers in the performance of Astana players has become one of the key factors of their victory.
The most effective:"Astana": Leonidas Kaselakis (25 + 7 rebounds), Justin Carter (20), Larry Gordon (16), Anthony Clemmons (15 + 6 assists + 3 steals)"Enisei": Anthony Hilliard (20), Vitaly Lyutych (12). The head coach of "Astana" Costas Flevarakis:- It turned out that we played three quarters very well - moved the ball in the attack and very competently acted in defense. There were minor problems with personal comments - for example, Justin Carter started the match very well, but then he was forced to sit on the bench. But at the same time, those who came to replace worked out their minutes well. I want to congratulate my team, club, all employees and fans on this victory. We have a little break in front of us, which, I hope, will benefit everyone.

Head coach of the "Yenisei" Oleg Okulov:- First of all, we lost in the contact struggle in the first quarter, we felt a certain lack of confidence in the end of the attacks. All this gave the opponent the opportunity to break away in the account. We changed defense, but it did not work.

The next match, "Astana" will be held on its site, on December 10, Moscow basketball players will take the Krasnodar "Lokomotiv" within the framework of the VTB United League.

Source: pbcastana.kz