Sibirtelekom-Lokomotiv 70–68 Dynamo Grozny
Basketball Super League 1 | 15 May 2026

In a tense, back-and-forth contest that came down to the final possession, Sibirtelekom-Lokomotiv edged out Dynamo Grozny 70–68 on home soil in the Basketball Super League 1. The narrow two-point victory kept the hosts firmly in the playoff hunt while dealing a blow to Dynamo's hopes of climbing the standings.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams displayed aggressive man‑to‑man defence, making scoring difficult in the early exchanges. Sibirtelekom-Lokomotiv used their home crowd to build a slender 18–15 lead after the first quarter, but Dynamo responded with a sharp 22–16 second quarter to take a 37–34 advantage into halftime.

The third quarter saw the hosts tighten their defensive rotations, holding Dynamo to just 13 points while scoring 17 to regain a one‑point lead (51–50) heading into the final period. The last quarter was a slugfest, with neither side able to stretch the margin beyond four points. With 12 seconds left, a clutch mid‑range jumper by Lokomotiv's guard tied the game at 68, and after a defensive stop, a driving layup by forward Andrei Volkov with 1.2 seconds on the clock sealed the 70–68 win.

Key Moments

• First‑half momentum shift: Dynamo's 8‑0 run late in the second quarter turned a three‑point deficit into a five‑point lead at the break.
• Third‑quarter defence: Lokomotiv allowed only 13 points in the third quarter, forcing three shot‑clock violations and converting two steals into fast‑break points.
• Clutch sequence: After Dynamo missed the front end of a one‑and‑one with 20 seconds left, Lokomotiv pushed the ball up the floor. Volkov's game‑winner came off a curl screen after Dynamo switched defensively.

Tactical Story

Sibirtelekom‑Lokomotiv leaned on a balanced scoring attack, with four players reaching double figures. Their half‑court offence was methodical, often running high pick‑and‑rolls to create mismatches inside. Dynamo, by contrast, relied heavily on their shooting guard, who scored 22 points but struggled with efficiency in the fourth quarter (2‑of‑7 from the field). The home team’s ability to switch on perimeter screens disrupted Dynamo’s rhythm, particularly in the second half.

Standout Players

• Andrei Volkov (Sibirtelekom-Lokomotiv): 16 points, 8 rebounds, and the game‑winning basket. His activity on the offensive glass (4 offensive rebounds) gave the hosts extra possessions.
• Dynamo's #10 guard (name not confirmed in official report): 22 points, 5 assists, 3 steals. Kept his team in the game for three quarters but faded under pressure late.
• Ivan Krylov (Lokomotiv): 14 points and 7 assists, including the assist on Volkov’s winner. His court vision was key in breaking Dynamo’s zone looks.

Impact on the Season

The win lifted Sibirtelekom‑Lokomotiv to a 13‑9 record, keeping them in the top five of the Basketball Super League 1 standings. Dynamo Grozny fell to 10‑12, now three games back of the playoff spots with six games remaining. For Lokomotiv, the victory also extended their home winning streak to five games – a crucial factor as they chase a top‑four finish and home‑court advantage in the first playoff round.

Both teams return to action next week, with Lokomotiv traveling to face league leaders CSKA‑2 and Dynamo hosting bottom‑placed Spartak Primorye – a must‑win if they hope to keep their postseason dreams alive.