Astana’s January tour continues with a stop in Kazan, where they’ll face UNICS. The opposition is in stellar form, having gone undefeated since December 4. Along with defeating Astana in their last encounter, UNICS has overcome Avtodor (68:86), Pari Nizhny Novgorod (102:66), Zenit twice (76:79, 75:71), MBA-MAI (71:117), Parma (103:92), and Uralmash (94:71). Their nine-game winning streak highlights their dominance this season, with their second-place standing in the league (20-5) reflecting their strong position.
Jalen Reynolds has been a standout for UNICS, delivering impressive performances in recent games against Enisey and Uralmash, where he averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, earning him a spot in the VTB League’s Team of the Week (January 6–12). The previous week, Marcos Knight made his mark with 18 points and 9 rebounds in a key win over Zenit. UNICS currently ranks second in the league for rebounds (37.9 per game) and leads in assists with an average of 489 per game.
Astana and UNICS have faced off 25 times in the VTB United League, with UNICS winning 23 of those matchups. Astana’s last victory came on March 14, 2015, with a score of 87:67.
Acting Head Coach Gleb Plotnikov comment:
«Playing against a team like UNICS gives us a chance to test ourselves against some of the best players in the VTB League. We’re still struggling with depth in our roster, which is critical given our demanding schedule.»
Game Details:
Match: UNICS vs. Astana
Date & Time: January 15, 22:00
Venue: Basket Hall, Kazan
Broadcast: Club website
