Barnaul 94, at Chelyabinsk 95

CHELYABINSK (Interstat) — Chelyabinsk edged visiting Barnaul 95-94 on Sunday in a back-and-forth basketball game that remained tight until the final possession. Chelyabinsk started quickly and led 28-20 after the first quarter. Barnaul responded with a 26-point second quarter, but Chelyabinsk still held a one-point halftime lead. The home team increased its advantage to three points through three quarters, then held off Barnaul’s late charge to remain unbeaten. Chelyabinsk entered the fourth quarter with a three-point lead and held on despite Barnaul scoring 26 points in the final period. Barnaul dropped to 1-5 this season, while Chelyabinsk improved to 5-0.… Read more...