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05-29 00:00

64 - 55

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9:51

Bingham missed a two-point shot

0-0

9:51

Bingham made a jump shot

0-0

9:51

Emchenko rebounds

0-0

9:31

Fraser made a mistake while dribbling

0-0

9:31

Bingham stole the ball

0-0

9:25

Kulakin's three-pointer missed

0-0

9:25

Kulagin hit a jumper

0-0

9:25

Li assisted the attack

0-0

9:25

Zbanov's rebound

0-0

9:05

Lopatin committed a personal foul

0-0

9:05

Fraser throws a throw-in

0-0

8:51

Matic hit two points

0-2

8:51

Matik scored a layup

0-2

8:51

Zbanov assists

0-2

8:27

Kulagin missed a two-point shot

0-2

8:27

Kurakin scored a layup

0-2

8:27

Roberson rebounded

0-2

8:25

Kulakin committed a personal foul

0-2

8:25

Fraser throws a throw-in

0-2

7:59

Zbanov hit a three-pointer

0-5

7:59

Zbanov's jump shot

0-5

7:59

Frazier assisted

0-5

7:53

Zbanov's personal foul

0-5

7:53

Li threw a throw-in

0-5

7:45

Lopatine missed a three-pointer

0-5

7:45

Lopatin made a jump shot

0-5

7:45

Li assisted the attack

0-5

7:45

Bingham rebounded

0-5

7:43

Bingham hit two points

2-5

7:43

Bingham put-back

2-5

7:23

Robertson missed a two-point shot

2-5

7:23

Robertson jump shot

2-5

7:23

Matic rebound

2-5

7:21

Matik missed a two-point shot

2-5

7:21

Matik's jump shot

2-5

7:21

Bingham blocked

2-5

7:21

Bingham rebounded

2-5

6:56

Kuragin made a mistake while dribbling

2-5

6:56

Fraser stole the ball

2-5

6:55

Emchenko walks

2-5

6:38

Kulagin missed a two-point shot

2-5

6:38

Kurakin scored a layup

2-5

6:38

Roberson rebounded

2-5

6:17

Matik made a mistake while dribbling

2-5

6:17

Li steals the ball

2-5

6:13

Zbanov's personal foul

2-5

6:13

Berenitsky throws a throw-in

2-5

6:13

Moon was subbed in

2-5

6:13

Zbanov was substituted

2-5

6:13

Shved was subbed in

2-5

6:13

Kulagin was substituted

2-5

6:01

Bingham missed a two-point shot

2-5

6:01

Bingham made a layup

2-5

6:01

Roberson rebounded

2-5

5:48

Emchenko missed a three-pointer

2-5

5:48

Emchenko jump shot

2-5

5:48

Roberson assisted

2-5

5:48

Matic rebound

2-5

5:44

Matic hit two points

2-7

5:44

Matik putback

2-7

5:30

Emchenko committed a personal foul

2-7

5:30

Berenitsky throws a throw-in

2-7

5:30

Uzinski came on

2-7

5:30

Emchenko was substituted

2-7

5:30

Reynolds was subbed in

2-7

5:30

Lopatin was substituted

2-7

5:16

Shvede made a passing error

2-7

5:16

Shamanic came on

2-7

5:16

Matik was substituted

2-7

4:50

Frazier missed a two-point shot

2-7

4:50

Fraser made a layup

2-7

4:50

Roberson rebounded

2-7

4:45

Shamanic missed a two-point shot

2-7

4:45

Shamanic scored a layup

2-7

4:45

Uzinski assisted

2-7

4:45

Bingham blocked

2-7

4:45

Bingham rebounded

2-7

4:31

Reynolds missed a three-pointer

2-7

4:31

Reynolds jump shot

2-7

4:31

Moon rebounded

2-7

4:31

Li committed a personal foul

2-7

4:31

Moon throws a throw-in

2-7

4:15

Frazier missed a three-pointer

2-7

4:15

Frazier jump shot

2-7

4:15

Reynolds rebounds

2-7

4:03

Shved hit a three-pointer

5-7

4:03

Shveder jump shot

5-7

4:03

Li assisted the attack

5-7

3:54

Volonzvić came on

5-7

3:54

Roberson was substituted

5-7

3:47

Moon missed a two-point shot

5-7

3:47

Moon makes a layup

5-7

3:46

Uzinski made a passing error

5-7

3:33

Shved missed a three-pointer

5-7

3:33

Shveder jump shot

5-7

3:33

Moon rebounded

5-7

3:27

Moon missed a two-point shot

5-7

3:27

Moon makes a layup

5-7

3:27

Bingham blocked

5-7

3:27

Shved rebounded

5-7

3:20

Bingham hit two points

7-7

3:20

Bingham made a layup

7-7

3:20

Bingham dunked

7-7

3:20

Li assisted the attack

7-7

2:49

Shamanic missed a two-point shot

7-7

2:49

Shamanic scored a layup

7-7

2:49

Reynolds blocked

7-7

2:49

Shamanic rebounded

7-7

2:46

Karashev came on

7-7

2:46

Emchenko came on

7-7

2:46

Fraser was substituted

7-7

2:46

Uzinski was substituted

7-7

2:46

Kulagin came on

7-7

2:46

Berenitsky was substituted

7-7

2:34

Shveder made a mistake while dribbling

7-7

2:34

Voranzvić stole the ball

7-7

2:18

Kulakin committed a personal foul

7-7

2:18

Emchenko throws a throw-in

7-7

2:15

Volantzwich made a mistake while dribbling

7-7

1:59

Reynolds missed a two-point shot

7-7

1:59

Reynolds makes a layup

7-7

1:59

Kurakin rebounded

7-7

1:59

Bingham committed a personal foul

7-7

1:59

Emchenko made two free throws

7-7

1:58

Kulagin missed a two-point shot

7-7

1:58

Kulagin scored a put-back

7-7

1:58

Emchenko rebounds

7-7

1:58

Kulagin came on

7-7

1:58

Lopatin was substituted

7-7

1:58

Bingham was substituted

7-7

1:58

Li was substituted

7-7

1:58

Emchenko made the free throw

7-8

1:58

Emchenko missed a free throw

7-8

1:43

Lopatín hit a three-pointer

10-8

1:43

Lopatin made a jump shot

10-8

1:43

Kurakin assisted

10-8

1:34

Kulakin committed a personal foul

10-8

1:34

Mu En received two penalties

10-8

1:34

Moon made free throws

10-9

1:34

Moon made free throws

10-10

1:17

Emchenko committed a personal foul

10-10

1:17

Reynolds throws a throw-in

10-10

1:13

Lopatín hit a three-pointer

13-10

1:13

Lopatin made a jump shot

13-10

1:13

Kurakin assisted

13-10

46.0

Karashev missed a two-point shot

13-10

46.0

Karashev made a jump shot

13-10

46.0

Volangsvić assisted

13-10

46.0

Robertson came on

13-10

46.0

Frazier was subbed in

13-10

46.0

Karashev was substituted

13-10

46.0

Emchenko was substituted

13-10

46.0

Uzinski came on

13-10

46.0

Voranzvić was substituted

13-10

32.0

Shved hit a three-pointer

16-10

32.0

Shveder jump shot

16-10

16.0

Moon missed a two-point shot

16-10

16.0

Moon made a jump shot

16-10

16.0

Reynolds rebounds

16-10

0.0

Reynolds missed a three-pointer

16-10

0.0

Reynolds jump shot

16-10

0.0

End of the first quarter

16-10

Match Info

Unics Kazan Grinds Out Defensive Victory Over Zenit Petersburg in VTB United League

In a hard-fought battle on May 29, 2026, Unics Kazan defeated Zenit Petersburg 64–55 in a VTB United League matchup that underscored the value of defensive discipline. The game, played at Unics' home arena, saw the hosts control the tempo from the opening tip, holding Zenit to just 55 points—well below their season scoring average.

First Half: Lockdown Defense Sets the Tone

Unics Kazan came out with intense pressure, limiting Zenit to 12 points in the first quarter. The home team built a 10-point lead by halftime, 36–26, thanks to strong interior defense and efficient transition scoring. Zenit struggled to find rhythm from beyond the arc, missing several open looks that could have closed the gap.

Second Half: Zenit Fights Back but Unics Holds Firm

Zenit Petersburg showed resilience after the break, tightening their own defense and forcing turnovers. They cut the deficit to single digits midway through the third quarter, but Unics responded with a crucial 8–0 run to restore a double-digit lead. In the fourth quarter, Zenit managed to close within five points, but Unics' veteran leadership and timely free throws sealed the 64–55 win.

Key Performances and Tactical Story

Unics Kazan relied on a balanced scoring attack, with three players reaching double figures. Their shot selection and patience on offense prevented Zenit from generating easy fast-break opportunities.
Zenit Petersburg struggled offensively, shooting under 40% from the field. Their best quarter was the third, where they outscored Unics 18–16, but they could not sustain that momentum.
The game featured a strong defensive showing from Unics' frontcourt, which blocked several shots and altered many others.

Standings and Season Impact

This victory strengthened Unics Kazan's position near the top of the VTB United League standings, while Zenit Petersburg dropped a game behind in the race for playoff positioning. The defensive slugfest confirmed that Unics can win in low-scoring contests, a valuable trait heading into the postseason.