CSKA defeated Enisey at home – 103:70 (23:21, 15:20, 32:12, 33:17).
Game progress
The first half of the game was equal. The lead changed 8 times in the opening quarter. Early in the second quarter, the guests took the lead and did not allow CSKA to change the situation until halftime and had the lead.
Key moment
The third quarter proved to be the turning point of the game. The Moscow team stepped up the defensive intensity and found shooting touch. In 7 minutes, CSKA made 7 of 9 three-pointers. After Melo Trimble long-range shot, CSKA’s lead reached double digits for the first time—62–50. The hosts didn’t stop there.
In the final quarter, Casper Ware finally got into the game. After a series of long-range shots, the Moscow team lead reached 27 points, which guaranteed his team the win.
X-Factor
Three-pointers were key factor for CSKA in this game. In the first half, the Moscow team made just 4 of 17 three-pointers (23.5%). But after halftime, the hosts found their rhythm—14 of 22 (63.6%).
Facts
CSKA defeated Enisey for the 11th consecutive game.
CSKA has won 25 consecutive home games in the regular season. This is the longest streak in Europe and the third-longest streak in the history of the VTB United League. The Moscow team matched UNICS’ record, whose similar streak was snapped in early March against Zenit.
The Moscow team tied season-high 18 three-pointers made.
Leaders
CSKA: Casper Ware (23), Melo Trimble (22 + 5 assists), Ivan Ukhov (18 + 6 assists)
Enisey: Danilo Tasic (15), Mikhail Vedishchev (14), Egor Ryzhov (10 + 8 rebounds), Dominic Artis (10)
What’s next
CSKA: April 4 on the road against Samara
Enisey: April 5 at home versus BETCITY PARMA.
