CSKA defeated PARMA at home – 96:72 (21:12, 16:23, 29:17, 30:20).
Game progress
This season, the rivalry between CSKA and PARMA has reached a new level as the Perm team has 2 wins in 3 previous games. CSKA showed perfect defense in the first quarter, allowing the guests to score only 12 points. However, B.J. Johnson woke up in the second quarter, Aleksandr Platunov made 2 three-pointers and PARMA slowly began to cut the difference. By the halftime, Evgeny Pashutin team trailed by 2 points – 37:35.
Key moment
The guests had poor start of the second half. The Moscow team picked up the pace in offense and confused PARMA defense with quick ball movement. Long-range shots by Anton Astapkovic and Olivier Hanlan helped the hosts regain a double-digit lead. By the start of the fourth quarter, CSKA lead had grown to 20 points – 75:55.
Despite Platunov efforts, the game hadn’t changed. CSKA is once again tied with UNICS in wins and continues to claim the regular season lead.
X-Factor
Olivier Hanlan played his third game for CSKA. The guard didn’t shine against UNICS and Loko, but showed off his talents tonight. In less than 20 minutes, Hanlan made 6 of 7 three-pointers, scored 22 points and fully compensating Melo Trimble poor performance (1 of 9 from the game).
Fact
CSKA tied the season series with PARMA, with the rivals having 2 wins in 4 games.
Aleksandr Platunov played the second best game of his career. It’s interesting that PARMA captain got his career-high also this season in the November game against Avtodor (28 points). Platunov also reached 250 assists.
Although PARMA leads the League in rebounds, this time the Moscow team completely outperformed the guests – 41 rebounds (17 offensive) compared to 29. Livio Jean-Charles led the hosts with second double-double of the season.
Leaders
CSKA: Olivier Hanlan (22), Livio Jean-Charles (19 + 12 rebounds), Amath M’Baye (14), Nikita Kurbanov (5 + 5 rebounds + 5 assists).
PARMA: Aleksandr Platunov (20), Richard Solomon (15 + 5 rebounds), B.J. Johnson (14).
What’s next
CSKA (24-7): March 20 at home against Enisey
PARMA (18-13): March 20 on the road versus Lokomotiv Kuban.
