The leaders of the regular season
Zenit secured first place in the regular season standings with a recent win over Parma, finishing with an impressive record of 38 wins and just 5 losses. Under the guidance of head coach Xavi Pascual, the team has gone on a remarkable 19-game winning streak setting club records for both consecutive victories and total wins in a single season.
In their last five matches, Zenit have defeated Parma (105:90), Uralmash (96:66), MBA-MAI (84:88), CSKA (81:77), and Enisey (60:81).
Shved and Co.
Zenit’s top scorers include Dwayne Bacon (16.5 points), Trent Frazier (11.5 points + 4.3 assists), and Okaro White (7.7 points). In their recent high-stakes clash against CSKA, the trio combined for 52 points, playing a crucial role in the win.
Returning to the VTB League after a stint in the Chinese CBA, Alexey Shved has found his rhythm. In the match against Parma, he recorded 19 points (6/7 from beyond the arc) and 10 assists—his first double-double in a Zenit jersey. With this, he tied former CSKA player Nikola Milutinov with 32 career double-doubles in the league.
And let’s not forget Zenit’s secret weapon—Georgy Zhbanov. His clutch buzzer-beaters in games against Pari NN and Lokomotiv-Kuban were game-changers earlier this season.
Head-to-head history
The teams have faced off 22 times in the VTB League. Zenit has come out on top in 17 of those games, while Astana has taken 5 wins. The last time Astana defeated Zenit was on October 4, 2021, with a score of 83:69.
Astana Acting Head Coach Gleb Plotnikov:
“We’re facing the regular season champions. Zenit is a well-balanced team with a versatile offense. Our goal is to put up a fight while ensuring playing time is shared evenly across the squad.”
Match: Astana vs. Zenit
Date & Time: 12 April, 15:00
Venue: Astana, Saryarka Velodrome
Broadcast: available on the club’s website
Come support the team in our season finale!
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