"Nizhny Novgorod" - "Lokomotiv-Kuban": 73 - 84 (20 - 25, 23 - 17, 20 - 19, 10 - 23)
"Nizhny Novgorod": Antonov (19), Brezets (18 + 5 rebounds), Babbitt (7), Panin (6 + 5 + rebounds, 5 assists), Thompson (5 + 5 rebounds), Khvostov (5), Gubanov (4) , Paul (3) Golovin (2), Saveliev (2), Ivlev (2) Babourine - did not play
"Lokomotiv-Kuban": Brown (19), Bulls (14), Williams (11 + 6 assists).
Zoran Lukic , head coach of BC " NN" :
This topic is not new , we have to re- state that we have not had a better ending meeting. Even with such a team as the " Lokomotiv- Kuban ", which stands in the Euroleague ULEB "Lower " acted very confident for three quarters and had chances of ultimate success . However, in the fourth segment of strange things happen . We are giving away four assists in the hands of the opponent and get three attacks almost pure ring. In such a situation, look forgivable throws, we did not score a field goal. But our mistakes , the opponent has used masterfully brought the match and deserved to win.
Evgeny Pashutin , head coach of BC " Lokomotiv- Kuban ":
In the first half , our team played in the matter of protection. Still , 43 points behind the missing 20 minutes played , too much for the "Lokomotiv -Kuban ". After the break, we have added aggression and not allowed an opponent to effectively act as our ring. Matches in Nizhny Novgorod is always difficult because the local team is playing with a good attitude and militant , so this victory is very important for our team.
Nizhny Novgorod landed Sean Denison
BC Nizhny Novgorod signed a one-year deal with Canadian bigman Sean Denison (211 cm, 111 kg, 32 y.o.). Last season he spent in Romanian CSM Oradea, participating in the national championship and Basketball Champions League. From 2011 till 2013 he played in Russian clubs Spartak-Primorye and Ataman.
Nizhny Novgorod terminated the contract with American forward Erik McCree who’d joined the team this august. The decision was made by mutual agreement. At the moment Nizhny is in search of a new player for the vacant place.
BC Nizhny Novgorod signed Erik McCree
BC NN signed a two-year contract with American forward Erik McCree (23 y.o., 203 cm, 102 kg). From 2013 to 2017 he was playing for Louisiana Tech in NCAA. Last season he showed his best statistics averaging 17,7 points, 8,9 rebounds, 1,3 assists in 33 games.
Sterling Gibbs joins BC Nizhny Novgorod
BC NN signed a two-year deal with American point guard Sterling Gibbs (188cm, 84kg, 24 y.o). In his college years he played for Seton Hall Pirates and Connecticut Huskies in NCAA. In 2016-2017 spent his first season overseas as he joined Hungarian team Kormend. He helped the team to semifinals in Hungarian Cup and Hungarian League averaging 14,4 points, 2,1 rebounds, 3,3 assists in 27 games.
