Astana returns home to face Krasnoyarsk's Enisey in their next match. Here’s an overview of the current standings, the opponent, and preparations for this game.
Ninth Place
Since Astana's away game against Enisey (90:73) nearly a month ago, little has changed in the standings for our opponents. They’ve added two victories to their record, defeating Avtodor (81:75) and Sergei Kozin’s Nizhny Novgorod team (88:77). Enisey also put up a solid fight against UNICS, losing by just six points (60:66). However, Enisey’s close rivalry with Parma took a different turn this season, as they suffered their first loss to them (77:74).
Currently ninth in the standings with 9 wins and 17 losses,Enisey remains in the playoff race, but the margin separating them from tenth-placed MBA-MAI (8-18) is slim. Additionally, Saratov’s Avtodor (10-16) and Nizhny Novgorod (11-15) are not far ahead, meaning every game in the second half of the season will count. With fewer opportunities to make mistakes, both teams will need to bring their best.
All-Star Talent
On 16 February, Moscow will host the All-Star Game, featuring Enisey’s Timofey Gerasimov as part of the «Hosts» team. This season, Gerasimov has been averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced off 24 times in the VTB United League. Enisey has 18 wins, while Astana has claimed victory 6 times. Astana’s last win against Enisey was on 1 March 2020, scoring 64:78.
Acting Head Coach Gleb Plotnikov's comments:
“To compete against Enisey, we’ll need to deliver cohesive play on both ends of the court. We’re still working on improving our offensive organisation, but we’re making progress. Hopefully, we’ll see more structure and discipline on the court in the upcoming game.”
