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Chimki’s defeat was due to a nightmare in the fourth quarter.
Three quarters later, R. Kurtinaitis’ team went ahead 55:51, but “Zenit” started the decisive quarter scoring 16 straight points and turning 20: 1.
The hosts, who received a blow to the heart and were within 15 points in four minutes, could not recover and did not win in the first game of the season.
Artūras Gudaitis, who moved to St. Petersburg this season, did not appear in the square due to an injury. Kevin Pangos, another newcomer to Zenit, also did not play, and another former KC Rivers of Žalgiris scored 11 points (1/2 double, 3/6 trit) in 33 minutes and had 3 assists.
The brightest star Alexei Švedas, as well as Stefan Jovičius and the last buyer Errick McCollum did not play in the ranks of “Chimki”.
We remind you that last season Chimki led the VTB United League, but after the end of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league leaders decided to cancel in 2019-2020. results of the season.
Both Chimki and Zenit will compete in the Euroleague this season.
“Chimki”: Dairis Bertanis 12, Jordan Mickey 10, Sergei Karasiov and Greg Monroe (Rev. 7) after 9
„Zenit“: Billy Baron 16, KC Rivers (3/6 trit.) And Will Thomas 11, Alex Poythress 10.
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