Shved, Khimki open playoffs by beating Astana 5 may 2019
VTB United League
Khimki Russia defeated Astana Kazakhstan at home in Game 1 of the quarterfinals, 82-59 (24-17, 15-17, 22-13, 21-12).
Top scorers
Khimki: Alexey Shved (27 + 5 ast), Malcolm Thomas (10 + 8 reb)
Astana: Geoffrey Grosselle (11 + 7 reb), Anthony Clemmons (10)
Story
Behind 27 points from Alexey Shved, who was officially crowned 2018-19 VTB United League scoring champion in the pregame, Khimki cruised to a comfortable win against Astana in its playoff opener.
The visitors enjoyed a terrific regular season and hung tough with third-seeded Khimki for two quarters.
But an 8-0 run to being the second half put the home team in control, 47-34, while suffocating defense sealed the victory.
Hanging by a thread thanks to a pair of 3-pointers from Stephen Holt and Anthony Clemmons late in the second quarter…
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Энтони Клеммонс закрывает 1-ю половину игры против «Химок» точным трехочковым
Khimki: Alexey Shved (27 + 5 ast), Malcolm Thomas (10 + 8 reb)
Astana: Geoffrey Grosselle (11 + 7 reb), Anthony Clemmons (10)
Story
Behind 27 points from Alexey Shved, who was officially crowned 2018-19 VTB United League scoring champion in the pregame, Khimki cruised to a comfortable win against Astana in its playoff opener.
The visitors enjoyed a terrific regular season and hung tough with third-seeded Khimki for two quarters.
But an 8-0 run to being the second half put the home team in control, 47-34, while suffocating defense sealed the victory.
Hanging by a thread thanks to a pair of 3-pointers from Stephen Holt and Anthony Clemmons late in the second quarter…
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VTB United League
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@VTBUL
Энтони Клеммонс закрывает 1-ю половину игры против «Химок» точным трехочковым
Source
http://www.vtb-league.com/en/news/shved-khimki-begin-post...
