Defeat in Minsk

«Astana» had another match of the second stage of the United VTB League — away against «MINSK.»

The match proved to be exceptionally challenging, and through an intense and closely contested battle, the home team clinched their first victory with a narrow margin of 60:58.

The leaders of the game for «Astana» were Markell Johnson (25 points) and Jordan Skipper-Brown (7 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks).

«I congratulate our entire organization on this victory. In this difficult situation that has now arisen for us: Zak's injury and Jarred's departure, the guys united and showed real manly character. Today, perhaps, the game was not spectacular; «Astana» also wanted to win. But patience played a big role today — in defense, in attack, my team showed this today. I am proud of them for finding the strength in themselves and demonstrating such character today,» said the acting head coach of «MINSK», Alexey Sukhovetskiy, after the game.

Now «Astana» will play another away match on March 31 — in Saratov against «Avtodor.»