Baron and Karasev combine for 47 points as Zenit cruise past Zielona Gora / News - Basketnews.com

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Zenit Saint Petersburg (4-1) crushed Zielona Gora (1-5) 97-80 (32-16, 25-21, 19-18, 21-25) to get their third VTB United League win in a row.

Points this season

47%73,1Points made:73,1Accuracy:46,6%Place in standings:13Record max:90Record min:58Best scorer:Jordan LoydTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Zenit pushed the gas pedal in the first quarter, gaining an early 18-point lead (32-14). Xavi Pascual's squad did not stop and increased their advantage to 23 points (48-25) in the second period.

The second half did not bring any intrigue and Zenit finished the game with a comfortable win.

For the winners, Sergey Karasev accumulated 25 points (2/3 2PT, 7/12 3PT), 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 24 PIR. Billy Baron added 22 points (1/1 2PT, 5/7 3PT, 5/5 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 26 PIR.

Dragan Apic was a top scorer for Zielona Gora, posting 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 15 PIR.

Zenit: Sergey Karasev 25, Billy Baron 22 (4 AST), Denis Zakharov 11 (4 AST), Jordan Mickey 10 (2 BLK).

Zielona Gora:Dragan Apic 17 (6 REB), Branden Frazier 14, Tony Meier 14, Nemanja Nenadic 14 (9 REB, 7 AST, 19 PIR).

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