CSKA broke several records and won in Astana

CSKA broke several records and won in Astana

CSKA defeated Astana on the road – 112:78 (27:18, 35:19, 28:24, 22:17).

Game progress
CSKA showed great level of basketball in the first half. Excellent ball movement (18 assists) allowed the guests to made shots from tha paint with 100% (12 of 13 were from the starting five), and solid play in rebounds (18 rebounds against the opponent’s 8) left Astana no chance for second-chance points. The Moscow team led by 25 after the first half of the game.

In the third quarter, Oleg Kiselev team failed to regain the intrigue. CSKA only increased its lead and after 32 minutes of play the score was 100:65. The Army team extended winning streak to 4 games before the game with Enisey, who is still undefeated at home.

X-factor
CSKA showed a masterclass team play with 32 assists (season-high).

Fact
This is the Army team biggest win this season (34). Tthe Moscow team previous season-high was set against Astana (96:66).

CSKA also set season-high in rebounds – 36.

Leaders
Astana: Carvel Anderson (25 + 6 assists), Markell Johnson (17 + 6 assists), Devin Davis (11 + 8 rebounds).
CSKA: Tonye Jekiri (18 + 10 rebounds), Casper Ware (17 + 7 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (17), Anton Astapkovic (11 + 6 rebounds + 6 assists), Amath M’Baye (10).

What’s next
Astana (6-8): December 7 on the road versus MINSK
CSKA (13-1): December 6 on the road against Enisey.