Khimky proved their highest ambitions in the EuroLeague season. Having overcome the concerns of financial stability the Russian powerhouse showed first-class basketball tonight to slam visiting Maccabi. K.C. Rivers (196-G-87, college: Clemson) nailed 20 points to pace the winners. Maccabi Tel-Aviv got to a flying start. Devin Smith scored 7 points in the opening quarter as the visitors gained a 25:19 lead. Khimky used a 16:0 run midway through the second term to take a 40:29 lead. The hosts ensured a 46:34 halftime advantage. The margin grew throughout the third term as Khimky piled up a comfortable 20-point advantage at the final break. Khimky never looked back en route to a convincing victory at the end. Paul Davis (211-C-84, college: Michigan St.) posted 16 points, while Petteri Koponen (194-PG-88) netted 15 points for the winning team. Lior Eliyahu (206-SF-85) answered with 17 points for Maccabi Tel-Aviv. Shawn James (207-C-83, college: Northeastern) chipped in 14 points in the losing case.
VTB League: Lokomotiv demolish Zalgiris in Kaunas - May 25, 2013
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Zalgiris - Lokomotiv 63:85
Lokomotiv demolish Zalgiris in Kaunas to tie the Semifinal series at 1-1. The Russian team won the second game of the series 85:63 and now will head to Krasnodar for another two games.
The game was mostly controlled by Lokomotiv. Zalgiris managed to win second period 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lokomotiv dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Zalgiris' 34 [read more]
Zalgiris - Lokomotiv 63:85
Lokomotiv demolish Zalgiris in Kaunas to tie the Semifinal series at 1-1. The Russian team won the second game of the series 85:63 and now will head to Krasnodar for another two games. The game was mostly controlled by Lokomotiv. Zalgiris managed to win second period 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lokomotiv dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Zalgiris' 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Zalgiris' players. The best player for the winners was Derrick Brown (203-F-87, college: Xavier) who scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Valery Likhodey (205-F-86, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) chipped in 17 points. Five Lokomotiv players scored in double figures. Darjus Lavrinovic (212-C-79) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Oliver Lafayette (188-G-84, college: Houston) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively for the hosts.
Avtodor clinches Bronze medals in Superleague - May 25, 2013
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Ataman - Avtodor 69:82
Avtodor clinches Bronze medals in Superleague as they swept the series for the third place against Ataman. Avtodor added 82:69 win for 3-0 in the series.
The game was mostly controlled by Avtodor. Ataman managed to win second period 23-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ataman 36-22 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds [read more]
Ataman - Avtodor 69:82
Avtodor clinches Bronze medals in Superleague as they swept the series for the third place against Ataman. Avtodor added 82:69 win for 3-0 in the series. The game was mostly controlled by Avtodor. Ataman managed to win second period 23-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ataman 36-22 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. 28 personal fouls committed by Ataman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Steven Burtt (185-G-84, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov, college: Iona) led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Hakeem Rollins (202-F/C-83, agency: Dream Team Management, college: Washington) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Alexey Kurtsevich (209-C-89) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Pavel Agapov (198-G-79) scored 12 points.
Ural posts the second win in the Superleague Final series - May 25, 2013
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Ural Ekaterinb. - Univ.Surgut 79-71 (2-1)
Ural posts the second win in the Superleague Final series. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 22-12 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Ural Ekaterinburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Chris Monroe (191-81, college: G.Washington) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists [read more]
Ural posts the second win in the Superleague Final series. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 22-12 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Ural Ekaterinburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Chris Monroe (191-81, college: G.Washington) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Anton Glazunov (182-86) helped adding 16 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Azerbaijani center Aleksandr Rindin (225-85, agency: Interperformances) with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Anton Ageev (192-84) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Univ.Surgut: A.Ageev 15+1ast, A.Rindin 12+8reb, D.Hloponin 11+4reb, I.Aleksandrov 11+1reb+1ast, L.Lekavicius 7+2reb+2ast, G.Zelenskiy 5+2reb+3ast Ural Ekaterinb.: C.Monroe 17+8reb+4ast, A.Glazunov 16+3reb+9ast, D.Nikolaev 15+9reb, A.McGhee 15+4reb+3ast, M.Tkachenko 9+4reb+4ast, O.Baranov 6+4reb
CSKA: took 2nd place (9-1) in Group D of the Regular Season, took 1st place
(11-3) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Olympiacos 52-69 in the Semifinals, beat
FCB Regal 74-73 in the 3rd place game !!!
Khimky: took 2nd place (6-4) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 5th
place (7-7) in Group F of the Top16
Lokomotiv: took 1st place (4-2) in Group E of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group K of the Top16, beat Gescrap BB (ESP) 75-64 in the Final
!!!
Spartak SP: took 1st place (6-0) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (3-3) in Group K of the Top16, lost to Budivelnyk 1-1 (-6) in the
Quarterfinals !!!
Triumph: took 1st place (6-0) in Group C of the Regular Season, took 4th
place (2-4) in Group I of the Top16
Unics: took 1st place (5-1) in Group F of the Regular Season, took 1st place
(4-2) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Valencia 1-1 (-7) in the Quarterfinals
!!!
Krasnie Krilya: took 1st place (6-0) in Group B of the Regular Season, took
1st place (6-0) in Group K of the Top16, beat Karsiyaka 77-76 in the Final !!!
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