Zenit find the X-factor, cruise past Lokomotiv Kuban / News - Basketnews.com

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Zenit Saint Petersburg (2-1) crushed Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar (2-2) 106-79 (28-29, 28-16, 25-22, 25-12) in the VTB United League battle.

2-pointers this season

53%17,3Points made:17,3Accuracy:53,5%Place in standings:14Record max:18Record min:16Most made 2FGs:Jordan LoydTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Zenit laid the foundation for victory in the second quarter. Xavi Pascual's squad finished the period with a strong 20-3 push to enter the half time, being in front by 11 points (56-45).

Later, they never let Lokomotiv think about the win.

Igor Volkhin was a top scorer for Zenit. He posted 21 points (3/4 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 3/3 FT) and 17 PIR.

Errick McCollum led the way for Loko, scoring 18 points (4/9 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 7/8 FT), grabbing 1 rebound, dishing 5 assists, and collecting 18 PIR.

Zenit: Igor Volkhin 21, Jordan Loyd 12 (6 REB, 4 AST), Jordan Mickey 12 (3 REB, 3 AST), Mateusz Ponitka 12 (3 REB, 7 AST), Denis Zakharov 12 (4 AST), Dmitry Kulagin 9 (5 AST).

Lokomotiv: Errick McCollum 18 (5 AST), Johnathan Motley 17 (6 REB), Stanislav Ilnitskiy 15 (5 REB), Stanton Kidd 15.

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