KRASNODAR (Interstat) — Lokomotiv Kuban defeated Avtodor Saratov 96-74 on Wednesday at Olympus in Krasnodar, Russia, using a strong finish to secure the win. The home team led 18-12 after the first quarter and carried a 39-30 advantage into halftime. Lokomotiv Kuban added 27 points in the third quarter while Avtodor Saratov scored 23, pushing the margin to 66-53 entering the final period. Lokomotiv Kuban then closed with 30 points in the fourth, while Avtodor Saratov managed 21. Lokomotiv Kuban outscored Avtodor Saratov in every quarter. Avtodor Saratov fell to 2 wins and 3 losses. Lokomotiv Kuban improved to 4 wins and 2 losses. Avtodor Saratov had lost at Zenit Petersburg and won at Enisey Krasnoyarsk in its previous two games. Lokomotiv Kuban had lost at CSKA Moscow and beaten MBA Moscow at home in its previous two games. The teams will continue their schedules later this month.