CSKA defeated Uralmash on the road – 86:64 (26:21, 19:22, 17:7, 24:14).
Game progress
CSKA (13-2) is battling UNICS (13-2) for first place, while Uralmash came into the game at 7th place with a negative record (6-7). The well-organized Moscow team, which distributed the load evenly, made 2 attempts to pull away in the first half – in the middle of the starting quarter and at the beginning of the second – but the hosts withstood the pressure. Uralmash countered the Moscow team’s teamwork with desire, which was most evident in 15 offensive rebounds (8 by the opponent) and inspired performance by Hayden Dalton, who scored 17 points in 17 minutes. By halftime, CSKA’s lead had been reduced to just 2 points – 45:43.
The third quarter had a significant impact on game result. CSKA played more aggressively in defense, in particular, completely shutting down Dalton. The Moscow team limited Uralmash to just 7 points in 10 minutes, while relying on Casper Ware and Luka Mitrovic in offense to pull away to a 12-point lead.
Key moment
At the start of the decisive quarter, Tyrell Nelson scored 5 points in a row in 1 minute, reviving the intrigue. CSKA quickly responded with Aleksandr Gankevich and Anton Astapkovich made shots, pulling ahead by 12 points. After that, the guests confidently controlled the game and secured the win.
X-factor
Luka Mitrovic had his best game for CSKA. In the previous 3 games, the Serbian bigman scored a total of 13 points, and today he scored 12 points, as well as 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 21 minutes.
Facts
The rivalry history score is 8-0, CSKA leads.
Before this game, Uralmash added Isaiah Reese to the roster for the season. The American guard spent 2 seasons in the VTB United League, playing for Samara and BETCITY PARMA (2022-24). The guard has not yet appeared on the court.
Today is Rostislav Vergun’s 90th game as head coach of Uralmash. His record so far is 52-38.
Leaders
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (18), Tyrell Nelson (16)
CSKA: Melo Trimble (16), Anton Astapkovich (15), Luka Mitrovic (12 + 9 rebounds), Casper Ware (11)
What’s next
Uralmash: December 21 at home versus BETCITY PARMA
CSKA: December 21 at home against MBA-MAI.
