BETCITY PARMA defeated CSKA at home – 83:80 (25:18, 18:14, 15:23, 25:25).
Game progress
After 2 losses at the start of the season, Perm team came into this game determined to win. The hosts got into right away. BETCITY PARMA skillfully combined long-range shots and and play in the paint. This and solid defense allowed PARMA to take a confident lead early in the game.
In the absence of Tonye Jekiri, Terrell Carter became a big problem for the Moscow team. The hosts center forced Livio Jean-Charles into foul trouble (4 fouls in the first half). Carter helped the Perm team lead to get double digit lead for the first time – 36:26.
The Moscow team began the comeback at the start of the third quarter. The small five with Antonov as center looked great in defense, and CSKA three-pointers started flying in. A series of long-range shots allowed the guests to catch up with the opponent and even take the lead – 48:45.
Key moment
The Perm team managed to tie the score, and the game went into clutch. With 2 minutes left, the score was tied – 69:69. But long-range shots by Jaylen Adams and Victor Sanders gave the hosts a 6-point lead – 75:69. CSKA tried to save the game and had a chance. At the end of regulation, with his team trailing by 3 points (80:83), Melo Trimble attempted to send the game into overtime, but his shot was blocked by Sanders.
X-factor
Terrell Carter became a serious problem for CSKA defense. In this game, PARMA center was just one step short of a triple-double. He scored 23 points, 11 rebounds and forced his opponents to foul him 9 times.
Facts
After 5 losses in a row, Perm team finally broke losing streak against the Moscow team. The current rivalry history score is 19-3, CSKA leads.
BETCITY PARMA sold out all tickets for first home game of the season. The game was attended by 6,261 fans.
The hosts guard Jaylen Adams had 41 eff. points in this game. He became the first player in the League this season to make 40+ eff. points.
Today is the 39th birthday of Nikita Kurbanov, who is playing his 22nd season at the highest level. Kurbanov became only the third player in the League history to to play at the age of 39 or older (after Andrey Sepelev and Sergey Monia).
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Jalen Adams (27 + 7 assists + 5 rebounds), Terrell Carter (23 + 11 rebounds), Brendan Adams (17 + 6 assists)
CSKA: Samson Ruzhentsev (19), Melo Trimble (15), Casper Ware (12), Ivan Ukhov (10)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: October 11 on the road against Samara
CSKA: October 12 on the road versus Zenit.
