SBSK BC Samara fell 87-94 at home to BC Nizhny Novgorod in the VTB United League on February 18, 2026. BC Nizhny Novgorod's clutch shooting in the final minutes secured a valuable seven-point road win. In a back-and-forth contest, the teams exchanged leads multiple times in the fourth quarter. Nizhny Novgorod's veterans made the critical plays down the stretch, hitting key three-pointers and securing defensive stops when it mattered most. This match result was crucial for the playoff picture, boosting BC Nizhny Novgorod's chances while dealing a blow to Samara's postseason aspirations.