Uralmash vs Zenit. Preview

The Blue-White-Sky Blues have already arrived in Yekaterinburg and begun preparations for tomorrow’s game against Uralmash. The matchup will take place as part of 13th round of the VTB United League regular season.

Opponent

Based on the results of the previous games, Zenit and Uralmash occupy neighboring positions in the standings. The Blue-White-Sky Blues have seven wins and sit in 6th place, while our opponent is one spot below with six victories.

Unlike Zenit, who recently defeated Igokea in the WINLINE Basket Cup, Uralmash played their last game before the FIBA international break — on November 23, Rostislav Vergun’s team managed to beat Pari Nizhny Novgorod at home in a tough endgame, 73:72.

At the start of the season, the Yekaterinburg team is showing one of the best three-point shooting percentages in the VTB United League — 36.1%. Higher numbers belong only to CSKA (37.8%) and Zenit (40.4%). And when it comes to free throws, the hosts have no equals at all — 80.8%.

Uralmash’s leader is guard Garrett Nevels. On average, the American scores 18.5 points per game and remains one of the biggest threats to any opponent’s defense.

Head-to-head

Tomorrow’s game will be the third between our teams this season and the 13th in the history of the VTB United League. Previously, Zenit won 9 games, while Uralmash claimed 3 victories.

Direct speech

Zenit head coach Aleksander Sekulic shared his thoughts ahead of the match in Yekaterinburg.

Before the match we are highly motivated to play against opponent who likes to change defenseive tactics. Therefore we need to be fully concentrated and committed on offense. Also we need to show great defense because of their offensive versatility.

Who. Where. When.

Opponent: Uralmash

Location: DIVS, Yekaterinburg

Date: December 7, 15:00 St. Petersburg time

Broadcast: Okko Sport, Match! Igra, VTB League website, VK Video, Start Basket