In the match of the VTB United League Astana wins Estonian Kalev with a score of 93:72.

Starting five: Jerry Johnson, Niklas Kaner-Madley, J'Covan Brown, Luksha Andric, Patrick Calathes.

The score was opened by Jerry Johnson, scoring 2 points throw, Kalev also responded 2 points. On 5th minute the score was equal - 9:9, but then Astana takes the lead: Nick Kaner-Medley scored 2 points. Then Kalev takes a time out, but the situation has not changed. Astana confidently bypasses Kalev, finished the first period with the score 24:18. The second period started with the 3-point shots by Kalev, Rashid Mahalbashich responds with 2 points. In the middle of the second period the score is 31:24 in favor of Astana. But by the end of the second period Kalev reduces the deficit and to break the team go with a score of 41:43 in favor of Kalev. After a long break Kalev first throws to basket of Astana 2-points shot. In the middle of the third period the score was equal. But by the end of the third period Jerry Johnson takes Astana to the lead. In the fourth period, Kalev trying to equalize the game again, but capital team defense played well and the score of the game is 93:72.

Head coach of BC Kalev Alara Varrak:
- It was a very difficult game, we started well and went point to point. But in the fourth quarter everything was decided. It was in the fourth quarter, Astana got dominance, scored important goals and achieved the victory. I would like to highlight in the club Astana Jerry Johnson, who at the beginning of the match, scored seven points and continued in the same style, finished the match with a magnificent statistics - 30 points. I believe that Jerry Johnson today introduced a crucial role in the victory of Astana.

Head coach of BC Astana Ramunas Butautas:
- First of all we had to recover from the flight and a difficult match against Romanian Energia and prepare for the match against Kalev, which this season shows excellent game. Our guys knew how important this game is to save the season because we still can fix the situation. We started the game well and then lost concentration, but after the second quarter, we held a meeting and game control again returned to us. I must admit that the opponent is not so weak, even though we were able to beat them by 20 points. I am pleased with today's game. Now we must prepare for the next match.

The best in Astana: Jerry Johnson - 30 points, Rashid Mahalbashic - 16 points, Patrick Calathes - 15 points, Anatoly Kolesnikov - 10 points, J'Covan Brown - 8 points.

Congratulations to our boys on this victory!

The next match Astana will hold home against Belgian Okapi Aalstar in the tournament EuroChallenge, on February 24, at 20.00 pm.

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