VTB United League semifinals. Zenit vs UNICS. Game 2. Preview

On May 8, Zenit will play the second semifinal meeting against UNICS Kazan. Game 2 will be held at SIBUR Arena, starting at 16:00. Tickets are on sale: tickets.bc-zenit.com.

After the defeat in the Game 1, Xavi Pascual’s squad has to take the second meeting in St. Petersburg in order to move to Kazan with tied series. Zenit BC Head Coach Xavier Pascual has noted that one of the best players in Europe is playing in the opponent’s squad, and that playing against him with maximum efficiency.

Opposition

UNICS forces on the VTB League

Points
18.4 – Mario Hezonja (Croatia, Forward, 200 cm)

Rebounds
7.2 – Mario Hezonja (Croatia, Forward, 200 cm)

Assists
5.0 – Lorenzo Brown (USA, Guard, 196 cm)

Steals
2.0 – Mario Hezonja (Croatia, Forward, 200 cm)

Zenit forces on the VTB League

Points
14.2 – Billy Baron (USA, Guard, 188 cm)

Rebounds
5.4 – Alex Poythress (USA, Center, 201 cm)

Assists
4.4 – Tyson Carter (USA, Guard, 193 cm)

Steals
1.3 – Jordan Mickey (USA, Forward, 203 cm)

Quote

Sergey Karasev, Zenit BC Forward:

We lost rebound in the first meeting and could not cope with Mario Hezonja, which ultimately became the key to their victory. I think we have made the right conclusions and will go to the second home game of the series with the maximum attitude. We are waiting for a full arena, we need just such support!