CSKA defeated Avtodor in Saratov – 112:65 (25:23, 25:19, 29:14, 33:9).

Game progress
Although CSKA came to Saratov as the favorite, Avtodor started aggressively and led – 7:2. The Moscow team quickly recovered and took the lead with Ivan Ukhov and Aleksa Avramovic duo. Avtodor kept pace with CSKA until the middle of the second quarter, and several times took the lead from the guests. However, Casper Ware helped CSKA to take the lead and end the first half with an 8-point advantage – 50:42.

Key moment
The third quarter began with another three-pointer by Ukhov and Tonye Jekiri and-one, CSKA had double-digit lead. From that point on, the guests controlled the game. By the end of the final quarter, the only intrigue was the scorer of the 100th point. Another foul shot by Jekiri helped CSKA cross that number. Andreas Pistiolis’ team picked up 22nd win and will continue to lead the standings for the rest of the year.

X-factor
In the second half, the Moscow team completely dominated and won the half 62:23. 3 CSKA players scored 20 or more points at once.

Facts
CSKA set the team’s new season-high 112 points.

The VTB League leader in assists (6.5) Caleb Agada is one step away from his second triple-double of the season and 11th in League history. He made his first on October 30 against Astana.
Melo Trimble scored his 1000th point in the League.

Leaders
Avtodor: Caleb Agada (12 + 9 rebounds + 9 assists), Dusan Beslac (12), Aleksandr Petenev (11).
CSKA: Aleksa Avramovic (22), Tonye Jekiri (22 + 8 rebounds), Ivan Ukhov (20), Casper Ware (11), Anton Astapkovich (10), Melo Trimble (4 + 7 assists + 4 steals).

What’s next
Avtodor: January 5 on the road versus Enisey
CSKA: January 5 on the road against Astana