Playoff battle: «Astana» goes to Nizhniy Novgorod

This Sunday, on April 9, the basketball players of Astana will hold another game on a road against BC “Nizhny Novgorod” in the framework of the VTB United League.
 
This game will become fateful for these two teams, so far the most important in the season. In case »Nizhny» wins, the team of Arthur Stalberg will retain the chance to get into the playoffs, and if «Astana» gets the better of it, the team of Papatheodorou will be firmly entrenched in the playoff zone. This fact motivates each team for a tough fight. Everyone needs a victory, but «Astana» needs it like no one else.
 
 “Nizhny Novgorod” is on the 9th place in the standings, with 7 wins and15 defeats. The home match against «Nizhniy», which took place in January in Astana, was decided in favour of the hosts with a score of 93:84.

This upcoming game on the court of Nizhny Novgorod does not promise to be easy for our team. Nonetheless, Astana players are motivated to win.

Head coach of “Astana”, Ilias Papatheodorou, commented on preparations for the upcoming match:
«This is the most important match for us, we need to play better than in our last game, especially in defence. The team of «Nizhny Novgorod» is an excellent team, which is very good in attack. They have many players who are dangerous on the perimeter, and we need to adapt to this style».
 
The game takes place on Sunday, April 9 in Nizhny Novgorod. Broadcasting of the match is available online on the VTB United League website at 19:00 pm, time of Astana.