Euroleague. 1/4 finals. The fifth match
“Locomotive” won the “Barcelona”, and for the first time in the history of the left in the “Final Four” Euroleague, guaranteeing Russia’s place in the final match of the tournament.
LOCOMOTIVE – BARCELONA – 81:67 (26:21, 24:18, 8:23, 23: 5)
| Brockhoff | 14 | Perperoglu | 13 |
| Claver | 1 | Dollman | 4 |
| E.Rendolf | 9 | Tomic | 8 |
| Delaney | 17 | Satoranski | 8 |
| Raven | 7 | Navarro | 12 |
| Bulls | 5 | Ribas | 0 |
| Jenning | 10 | Abrines | 9 |
| Singleton | 16 | Oleson | 6 |
| Draper | 2 | Dorsey | 2 |
| Zubkov | 0 | W. Laval | 0 |
| Arroyo | 0 | ||
| Samuels | 5 |
26 April. Krasnodar. Basket-Hall. 7,495 viewers.
Timur Rustamov
from Krasnodar
For the most part, serious basketball is gaining momentum in the Kuban. In 2009, when the “Locomotive” moved to Krasnodar, Rostov, hardly many in the stands could explain what team fouls differ from the personal. But over the last three or four seasons, during which time the red and green demonstrate the seriousness of their intentions to the elite, the fans seriously tightened the “materiel”. And now explain to the public that is the fifth game in the playoffs, do not have to. Everyone and everything is clear, that is the essence of basketball drama, which in this case is also multiplied by the rare and largely unexpected club success for the Kuban sport.
In general, it is not surprising that after a guest victory over the “Leopard” in the fourth meeting of the series tickets at unprecedented attraction – the battle for a ticket to Berlin – sold out within hours. A quarter of a thousand tickets, in addition to running the sale on game day, hardly satisfied the army wishing to witness the most important match in the history of “Loco”. After all, in fact the Kuban with the Catalans have already appeared in the “Final Four”. The defeat is tantamount to the collapse of the championship hopes of victory a step closer to the title, the contours of which are already looming into view.
But in order to earn the right to play in the semi-finals, where the opponent was waiting for CSKA Moscow , you must win the fifth game. Predict the result would not have taken no expert. From the meeting of teams that season already crossed six times by dividing equally the victory, you can just wait – and another overtime, and 20-point defeat. All the tactical nuances of studied-pereizucheny, and all the only question is, who are hungry for success and who have stronger nerves.
In terms of exposure advantage of the idea was for the “Leopard”, without which the Euroleague playoffs not costs since 2006. “Loco” also appeared in this area for the first time, moreover, after the return of the series to Krasnodar pressure could well move to the Kuban. Still, fear not meet the expectations of the audience full of fans coming down from the mind has played a cruel joke to many teams. But statistics Fifth matches still spoke in favor of the railroad. Format to three victories came in the Euroleague in 2009. Since before the decisive game it came seven times, and always in the “Final Four” went home flooring. And how damn nice that Kuban did not break this tradition.
No one was waiting for, “Loco” outstanding result in the Euroleague before the start of the season. The composition of the unbalanced, the bench is short, it is not some sort, it is not. Even access to the team in the playoffs is already regarded as a sensation. Well, what did Kuban now somehow a miracle will not name. However, in Krasnodar, long considered Bardzokas wizard. By the way, he has already won the fifth match of the playoffs – in 2013 with “Olympiakos” . Remember what happened then? But let’s not get ahead of ourselves
Today. Krasnodar. “Lokomotiv” – “Barcelona” – 81:67. Malcolm Delaney (№0) to pass to someone else’s ring. Photo PBC “Lokomotiv”
But now we can say that thanks to the victory of Krasnodar Russia 15 May for the first time since 2012 will be presented in a match for the title of champion of the Euroleague. After all, one of the semi-finals will be purely ours! Two Russian club in the “Final Four” – in it is still hard to believe. But it somehow aware. Digested this thought much nicer than anything in recent years, surrounded by our basketball
In Krasnodar Georgios Bardzokas -. A true hero, which were ready to be on hand before the playoffs. Stands meet him louder than the players, and if at first it surprised, it now can be considered a good tradition. However, the audience did not feel sorry for anyone votes. Another twenty minutes before the start of the disputed under the bleachers rattled a rolling “Loco-Loco-Loco”. An example for the rest of the president acted Krasnodar Vedishchev Andrei, sitting close to the parquet floor for all to see, and regularly rising to his feet. And, as a rule, to “recharge” their guys on defense.
If anyone has forgotten, it was impassable defense forced Europe to admire basketball game Kuban. She was the key to their significantly prolonged (relative to pre-season forecasts) performances in the Euroleague. And that it is clearly not enough, “Barca” to score points, not without difficulty, but with enviable efficiency
However, Kuban themselves first Extravaganza in the attack.. Anthony Randolph marked the beginning of the shooting ring Catalans long-range shot, and the first five minutes of the game the hosts hardly knew misses, lost for the first time out with a noticeable advantage – 17:10. Get his two three-pointers helped Ryan Brockhoff, earlier in the quarter Lubricate all 10 long-range attempts.
The attackers success starting desyatiminutki overflowed optimism, but “Barca” fast back “Basket-Hall” in reality. Having fulfilled jerk 9: 0, the Catalans for the first time in the match went ahead. Abrines effectively came off the bench and returned from the hospital Laval and Dorsey added “Locomotives” problems in the three-second zone. However, Kuban this development does not bother. By and large, they do not even have to change anything. All times also gave up the slack in their half, but they got up on someone else …
Safety team? Forget about it! Before the big break on the floor, “Basket-hall” parade attacker basketball. And they led the Malcolm Delaney , only for the second quarter to shoot 10 points. And he acted partners to match, repeatedly forcing the rostrum in ecstasy jump up from their seats. Along with the buzzer to end the first half Delaney has realized his second three-pointer, bringing the gap to 11 points, and immediately received a “five” from Vedischeva, who again jumped to the parquet floor.
But this time the joy was premature . Carnival ended as suddenly as it had begun. During the first four minutes of the third quarter the hosts produced just two points again after letting “Leopard” closely. Catalans quickly carried out work on the bugs, closing all the clearances in their redoubts. It was not remember that in the first three games of the Kuban had never scored more than 70 points … This déjà vu: score suddenly became as difficult as it was then. Randolph and Delaney again silent. In the decisive quarter wards Bardzokas came as a catch-up.
The faces of some of the spectators were already notes the sad realization that the tale is about to end. Vaccine against premature skepticism has become a three-pointer Singleton for 8 minutes before the end – 62:64, is in favor of “Barcelona”. Timeout Catalans did not prevent the American immediately repeat his feat-mini, and now the “Loco” again came forward. A Singleton only acquired a taste: in the next attack, he brought the hosts three points, however, the system of “2 + 1″, and then realized one more pass, and finally made a discount under the exact three-pointer Jenning . Charge 15: 2 and “9″ on the keypad. Apparently, glory Randolph haunted his partner on the front line …
In the third match of the pursuit of power in the “Barcelona” is not found, from this knockdown she never recovered. Guests smeared penalty, appealed to the judges, tried to arrange a brawl, but to stop the “Locomotive” at full steam rushing to Berlin, it was impossible. In another room – can be. But not in the presence of a full “Basket-Hall”, which after the final siren showered with confetti. Team applause ran under the platform, but soon as the charges Bardzokas actors jewels encore. Streams of love and acceptance poured from the stands for a long time. And Kuban is one hundred percent earned. Importantly, do not forget that everything was done the journey – only a prelude to what will happen next
The semi-finals, May 13:. CSKA – “Locomotive”, “Fenerbahce” – “Basque Country”
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