Uralmash Ekaterinburg opened its Basketball Super League 1 campaign with a hard-fought 88-79 win over Dynamo Vladivostok on October 21, 2026. In a game defined by physical defense and timely shot-making, Uralmash used a late third-quarter surge to create the separation it needed.

The hosts led 23-20 after the first quarter and 44-39 at halftime. The game remained tight early in the third, but Uralmash closed the period with a 10-2 run to take a 66-57 lead into the fourth and never surrendered control.

Match overview

Uralmash’s quarter-by-quarter scoring was steady: 23, 21, 22 and 22 points. Dynamo kept pace for much of the first half but faded in the third, managing only 18 points in that period. The visitors fought back in the fourth, but Uralmash’s free-throw shooting and half-court execution sealed the result.

• Quarter scores: Uralmash 23-21-22-22 — 88; Dynamo 20-19-18-22 — 79
• Halftime: Uralmash 44, Dynamo 39
• Uralmash’s interior defense and rebounding proved decisive

Key moments

Dynamo cut the deficit to 58-54 midway through the third quarter after a pair of three-pointers from the wing. Uralmash responded with a 10-2 run over the next three minutes, powered by two offensive rebounds and a tough and-one finish in the paint. That burst gave the hosts breathing room and forced Dynamo to chase the game.

In the final two minutes, Dynamo trimmed the lead to six, but Uralmash knocked down four straight free throws to close the door.

Standout performers

Anton Glazunov led Uralmash with 21 points and seven assists, controlling the tempo in the backcourt. Dmitry Korshakov added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Pavel Sorokin contributed 14 points off the bench. Dynamo’s Timofei Gerasimov led all scorers with 22 points, and Ilya Vorobyov finished with 15, but the visitors lacked enough support around them.

Tactical story

Uralmash’s defense was built on protecting the paint and forcing Dynamo into contested mid-range shots. The hosts rotated well on the perimeter and limited clean three-point looks in the second half. On offense, Uralmash attacked the basket with purpose, drawing fouls and converting at the free-throw line.

Dynamo’s offensive rebounding kept them in the game for long stretches, but their half-court execution stagnated in the third quarter. Uralmash’s bench also provided a spark, outscoring Dynamo’s reserves and helping maintain intensity on both ends.

What it means

The victory gives Uralmash Ekaterinburg a strong start in Basketball Super League 1 and establishes an early home-court advantage. For Dynamo Vladivostok, the loss highlights the need for more balanced scoring and better late-game execution. The 88-79 final was a physical, competitive contest that Uralmash controlled when it mattered most.