CSKA defeated Uralmash on the road 94:67 (21:17, 27:11, 27:24, 19:15).

Game progress
Sold-out arena had an effect on both teams at the start of the game – the teams missed first 8 field-goal shots, and the score was opened only by the end of 3 minutes. The Moscow team was the first and continued with 4 long-range shots, getting an early lead after the opening quarter – 21:17. In the second quarter, Uralmash couldn’t score for 4 minutes and missed a 12:0 run. Rostislav Vergun timeout restored the team’s offense, but it didn’t help cut the deficit. CSKA responded with 3 three-pointers and led by 20 at the halftime – 48:28.

Key moment
In the second half, the Moscow team continued to open up the opponent’s defense with pick-and-rolls. The hosts looked for their game and scored points mostly with isolation. The score difference reached 33 points in the third quarter and next Rostislav Vergun got ejected. Without the head coach, the Yekaterinburg team had a good stretch with Hayden Dalton and Tyrell Nelson help, but it wasn’t enough to get back in the game. CSKA took the confident win.

X-factor
Long-range shooting was an important reason for CSKA win. The guests made 14 three-pointers (the opposing team made 6), and that helped to built the first half lead.

Facts
Andreas Pistiolis won his 35th game as the Moscow team head coach. The Greek specialist defeated Rostislav Vergun team in this game, who also has 35 wins with his current team.

Uralmash still suffers from injuries this season. Octavius Ellis returned, but Jeremiah Martin and Stanley Whittaker are out due to injuries.

The Moscow team made the same amount of two and three pointers – 14 both.

Leaders
Uralmash: Hayden Dalton (14 + 5 rebounds), Tyrell Nelson (14), Yauheni Beliankou (10).
CSKA: Amath M’Baye (17 + 5 rebounds), Anton Astapkovich (16), Livio Jean-Charles (15), Tonye Jekiri (10).

What’s next
Uralmash: January 29 on the road versus  PARMA.
CSKA: February 2 at home against Zenit.