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In the last tour of the VTB United League, «Tsmoki-Minsk» beat «Astana».
«Astana» – «Tsmoki-Minsk»: 74:109 (17-25, 21-32, 24-17, 12-35)
The highest scoring:
«Tsmoki-Minsk»:
- Kris Clyburn (33 points + 5 rebounds),
- Benjamin-Pavel Dodoo (20 points + 3 rebounds + 5 assists),
- Toms Leimanis (15 points + 5 assists).
«Astana»:
- Jeremiah Hill (17 points + 7 rebounds + 5 assists),
- Ojars Silins (14 points),
- Dmitriy Gavrilov (10 points + 3 rebounds).
The last match was not decisive either for «Tsmoki-Minsk»or for the neighbor in the standings – «Astana». It means that basketball fans expected at least a beautiful game from the teams.
Today, Rostislav Vergun has picked the following starting lineup: Uladzimir Verameyenka, Toms Leimanis, Kris Clyburn, Uladzislau Bliznyuk, Benjamin-Pavel Dodoo.
«Tsmoki-Minsk»started the game scoring 11 points. Only then, there was the first point of «Astana»– a free throw by Nikolay Bazhin. Our team attacked well and kept the lead for the whole first quarter – 17: 25.
In the second quarter, it seemed that the opponent did not draw any conclusions and did not try to alter the way of the game. In the middle of the quarter, the advantage of «Tsmoki» was as much as 18 points The teams went to the halftime with a score of 38: 57.
The third period of the game started with the points by «Astana» and «Tsmoki» still could not maintain a good pace. Meanwhile, the gap in points was gradually decreasing – in the opponent team Dmitriy Gavrilov has played out. Then the leader of «Astana» Jeremiah Hill proved himself. Despite the fact that the quarter was left for the opponent, the leadership in the match was still maintained by «Tsmoki».
Then the leader of "Astana" Jeremiah Hill proved himself. Despite the fact that the quarter was left for the opponent, the leadership in the match was maintained by «Tsmoki». 12:35 for the last quarter will say better than any words.
74:109- total victory by «Tsmoki-Minsk».
Rostislav Vergun, Head coach of «Tsmoki-Minsk»:
- A difficult season for both teams has finished. We can imagine what our opponent had to pass through. Our season was also extremely difficult, we did not manage to cope with everything we had planned. Today we wanted this victory more, and I am glad that the team was able to materialize their energy into the effective game. In terms of efficiency, this match was the best in the season. I wish good luck to Emil Rajkovikj and his team. I hope we will meet again next season.
Emil Rajkovikj, Head coach of «Astana»:
- I want to congratulate «Tsmoki-Minsk» on the victory. They have been better today and played more energetic. However, we did not manage to keep the pace of the game and physically did not match the optimal form. It is unpleasant to lose the last game in the VTB League as the head coach of « Astana ». This season was difficult, but the best thing is that the local basketball players have significantly improved their level of play. Thank you a lot and I wish you good luck!
The 2020/21 season in the VTB League is over. The team is greatful for your support! We are waiting for you on playoff games at the National championship.