CSKA defeated Pari Nizhny Novgorod at home – 91:65 (31:21, 21:20, 20:11, 19:13).
Game progress
After a brief start, CSKA offense made 4 three-pointers in a row, and that streak ended with a fantastic but not counted shot by Aleksa Avramovic. That helped the hosts take a 10-point lead after opening quarter – 31:21.
Nizhny managed to cut the difference from 16 to 5 points, but CSKA quickly overcame the confusion and incresed the lead. The hosts 11:0 run at the start of the second half put Sergey Kozin team in a very difficult situation, although the Volga team continued to chase the opponent.
Key moment
The final quarter began with another CSKA 13 points in 3 minutes, which finally put out the intrigue from the game.
The hosts took revenge for their loss in Nizhny in the first round and topped the standings for at least 24 hours.
X-factor
Although Nizhny fought hard throughout the first half, the hosts rotation played a decisive role. 5 CSKA players scored 10+ points. The guests only had 2 players with such statistics.
Facts
CSKA continued the winning streak. TheMoscow team is undefeated at home and did not let Pari NN to get their first road win in the rivalry history.
Aleksa Avramovic received the VTB League MVP of October award before the game.
Leaders
CSKA: Amath M’Baye (14), Melo Trimble (14 + 3 steals), Casper Ware (13 + 6 assists), Aleksa Avramovic (12), Livio Jean-Charles (11 + 6 rebounds).
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Zach Nutall (18 + 4 steals), Alexander Khomenko (10).
What’s next
CSKA: November 6 on the road against MBA-MAI
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: November 5 at home versus UNICS.
