CSKA defeated Avtodor at home – 94:49 (27:15, 26:11, 26:14, 15:9).
Game progress
The game began with both teams playing positional offense. The Moscow team took care of the ball and forced the opponent to commit 5 turnovers, allowing to build a double-digit lead. Melo Trimble stood out in the first quarter, scoring 14 points with 100% FGM.
In the second quarter, the Moscow team continued to play confidently in defense, allowing Avtodor to score only 11 points. In offense, Andreas Pistolis’s team remained highly effective and led by halftime – 53:26.
After the halftime, CSKA continued to completely control the game and secured a confident win. All the players who were on the roster appeared on the court during the game.
X-factor
CSKA was much better than their opponents in this game. But the key factor was defense. The Moscow team did not allow Avtodor to score more than 15 points in any quarter.
Facts
Rivalry history score: 27-1, CSKA leads. The only time Avtodor beat the Moscow team in April 2015 (107 – 104 at USK CSKA).
The Moscow team has won 8 games in a row. CSKA already had 8-game winning streak this season (October 12 – November 8), and 8th win was against Avtodor.
Leaders
CSKA: Melo Trimble (19 + 5 rebounds + 6 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (17 + 5 rebounds), Luka Mitrovic (11 + 7 rebounds), Casper Ware (10 + 6 assists).
Avtodor: Alen Hadzibegovic (16 + 5 rebounds), Pavel Zemskii (11).
What’s next
CSKA: January 13 at home against Samara
Avtodor: January 8 on the road versus BETCITY PARMA.
