Moscow, Yekaterinburg and Krasnodar will host 3 regular season games on Sunday.
CSKA (Moscow) vs Enisey (Krasnoyarsk Region)
Time: 14:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Moscow, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
CSKA: The Moscow team continue to battle UNICS for the lead in standings. CSKA is on a roll right now with 4 wins in a row with average 22 points differential. But such winning streak is no reason to relax. The end of the calendar year has already brought several big surprises in the VTB League. So the Moscow team needs to have good motivation to not surprise opposing team fans.
Enisey: The Krasnoyarsk team suffered the loss in Perm. Now the team faces another test. It is always difficult for clubs from the second half of the standings to play against CSKA in Moscow. However, unlike a number of its competitors, Enisey has already punished the Moscow team for its lack of focus. In this game, the guests will try to show the Siberian character and fight for win.
Uralmash (Yekaterinburg) vs UNICS (Kazan)
Time: 16:30 (14:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Yekaterinburg, GAUSO DIVS
Broadcast: Match TV, VK Video, VTB League website
Uralmash: The hosts have been unable to find the shape since the start of the season. Uralmash comes into this game as the coldest team in the League. The Yekaterinburg team has 4 consecutive losses. However, the depth of the roster and the class of the players still give hope for a turnaround. Perhaps the clash against UNICS will be the turning point that will restore Rostislav Vergun team confidence.
UNICS: This season, the Kazan team has been hit with injuries. But this has not affected the standings yet. Velimir Perasovic team continue to battle CSKA for 1st place. On Sunday, the team faces a difficult test. After losses, Uralmash will be motivated and could cause serious problems for UNICS, which is forced to play with a short rotation.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs. Avtodor (Saratov)
Time: 16:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: Match! Strana, VK Video, VTB League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The losing streak has affected the hosts’ place in standings. Loko has fallen from 3rd place to 5th. However, a win in this game will return Lokomotiv Kuban to the Top 3. So the Krasnodar team will do everything to beat Avtodor and enter the new calendar year in good spirits.
Avtodor: Despite all its injury problems, Avtodor has managed to surprise everyone recently. Wins over Samara and Uralmash have brought the Volga team back into the Playoffs race. So the Saratov team can try to upset Loko. The game in Krasnodar will be a serious test.
