A challenging match against «Uralmash»

«Astana» played one of the final matches of the VTB United League season.

«Astana» played one of the last matches of the VTB United League season against «Uralmash» in Yekaterinburg. The hosts started the first half well, but the Kazakhstani team managed to reduce the gap. However, the match ended in favor of the opponent—87:79.

The best players of the match for «Astana» were Carvel Anderson (27 points, 6 rebounds), Markell Johnson (19 points, 14 assists, 4 steals), Jordan Skipper-Brown (11 points), and Devin Davis (11 points, 5 rebounds).

«First of all, I want to congratulate the guys — they showed character once again in a tough physical game and came out as winners. I would like to achieve this result with less difficulty — I want to involve more players and give a rest to the key ones. We clearly understand that on the 17th, we have the game of the season ahead, and I would like to bring the leaders into it in the best possible shape, without exceptions,» summarized the match, the head coach of the opponent, Rostislav Vergun.

Now, «Astana» will play against «MBA» in Moscow on April 11th, followed by the final game of the regular season on Sunday – «Samara» will visit the capital of Kazakhstan. Tickets will go on sale soon.