CSKA defeated Enisey in Krasnoyarsk – 82:71 (23:20, 17:16, 20:14, 22:21).
Game progress
From the very first minutes, the game was evenly matched. For a long time, neither side could break away from the score. In the middle of the second quarter, the Muscovites gained a 7-point lead, 31-24, thanks to great defense and accurate shots by Ivan Ukhov and Livio Jean-Charles.
But the guests couldn’t develop the lead. The Krasnoyarsk team quickly cut the difference and CSKA had only a 4-point lead by halftime – 40:36.
Key moment
The game was equal until the end of the third quarter. But at that point, the guests made a decisive run. Aggressive defense and made shots turned into a 14-point run, after which CSKA lead reached 17 points – 67:50. The Siberian team showed the character, didn’t quit playing, and cut the lead, but tit was too late.
X-factor
The Moscow team confirmed the best defensive team status, allowing opponents to score 71 points. A great defense was the key to CSKA win in this game.
Facts
The first sold out of the 2024/25 season happened in this game.
Anton Astapkovich reached 2 significant achievements in this game. CSKA forward made the 1,800th point (1,802 points) and 700th rebounds (703 rebounds).
Leaders
Enisey: Sergey Balashov (13), Sergey Dolinin (12), Vladislav Perevalov (11), Vladislav Odinokov (10 + 5 rebounds)
CSKA: Melo Trimble (18 + 5 rebounds), Aleksa Avramovic (16 + 6 assists), Tonye Jekiri (14 + 14 rebounds).
What’s next
Enisey: October 2 at home versus UNICS
CSKA: October 2 on the road against Astana.
