Zenit vs PARMA. Game 3 preview

The VTB United League quarterfinal series is moving to the opponent's court. Perm is known for its loud and passionate fans, who will undoubtedly try to throw Zenit off their game. However, the blue-whites are determined to perform at their highest level to ensure nothing stands in their way to the semifinals.

Context

After two games in St. Petersburg, Zenit leads the series 2:0. In the second match, the Urals team showed resilience, managing to cut a 17-point deficit down to just 4 points. However, despite this mini-comeback, after halftime Zenit confidently took control and secured the win.

The standout player for PARMA in the previous game was Samson Ruzhentsev. The guard scored 25 points, along with 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 2 assists.

Head-to-head

This will be the seventh meeting between the two teams this season. The other two games played in Perm, as well as all matches in St. Petersburg, ended in victories for Zenit: 74:86 in November and 58:74 in February.

Quotes

Zenit head coach Xavi Pascual on the third game of the series:

We are going to Perm. We know that it's going to be very difficult. As always in Perm, the stadium is full. So first of all, to congratulate Parma for this, because this is very important for our basketball. And we know that it's going to be a difficult game. We need to play much better if we want to win, because for sure Parma at home has extra energy, and it's going to be very difficult. We have to be ready for a difficult game.

Who. Where. When. 

Opponent: PARMA

Location: Molot Arena, Perm

Date: April 27, 17:00 (St. Petersburg time)

Broadcast: Match! Strana, Okko Sport, VTB League website, Start TV