Krasnodar and Perm will host 2 regular season games on Sunday.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod)
Time: 14:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The team is having a difficult start. After losing to Uralmash, Loko struggled to secure the win against Enisey only in the final minutes of the game. Anton Yudin team will conclude the series of home games with a clash against another strongteam. Pari NN is traditionally uncomfortable opponent and last season took the win from Krasnodar. So, Loko will have another tough test.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: The Volga team beat BETCITY PARMA in the first round at home. This was clearly inspired Sergei Kozin team. Nizhny Novgorod always has strong start and is capable of defeating any opponent in the first games of the season. Now the team is heading to Krasnodar for another win.
BETCITY PARMA (Perm Region) vs CSKA (Moscow)
Time: 18:00 (16:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Perm, UDS Molot
Broadcast: Match! Igra, VK Video, VTB League website
BETCITY PARMA: The hosts are among the teams that are still searching for shape at the start of the season. This is evidenced by losses in Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod. But home court advantage and support of the fans should give Evgeny Pashutin team an extra boost. The Perm team is dangerous for any opponent on their home court. And will try to prove it again versus the reigning champion.
CSKA: The Moscow team started the season with the beating Samara. But that game left some questions. The Moscow team did not show full potential in debut and did not look like the favourites of the season. A similar approach in Perm could become big trouble. Therefore, CSKA coaching staff will need to work not only on tactics, but also to correctly motivate players
