CSKA defeated Pari Nizhny Novgorod at home – 109:82 (28:21, 28:27, 25:20, 28:14).

Game progress
The Moscow team controlled the paint from the start, but the guests kept in the game with second-chance points several offensive rebounds. At the end of the opening quarter, CSKA made a 12-2 run with Livio Jean-Charles and Aleksa Avramovic help. The hosts got double-digit lead for the first time in the game. Nizhny Novgorod was able to quickly rebuild offense and after 5 three-pointers (4 were made by Sergey Zotkin) tied the game (39:39). But Sergey Kozin team failed to improve. Several steals and Amath M’Baye three-pointer gave the hosts back the lead before the halftime – 56:48.

Key moment
CSKA continued to gain momentum in the second half. Melo Trimble, Casper Ware and M’Baye brought the Moscow team 21 points, allowing the hosts to extend lead 13 points before the final quarter. Nizhny Novgorod had 6 turnovers in the third quarter. CSKA made several three-pointers, started to use rotation players and secured win.

X-factor
Aggressive defense became key factor in the Moscow team win. CSKA forced opponent to make 23 turnovers, while making only 9 in 40 minutes.

Facts
CSKA guaranteed 2nd place in the regular season, improving on last season’s result by one place.

Sergeн Zotkin set new career-high 25 points. The Russian guard also had great game against the Moscow team, scoring 20 points in the fall of 2023.

Melo Trimble had his first double-double in the VTB United League with 21 points and 10 assists.

The Moscow team scored 100+ points for the 12th time this season.

Leaders
CSKA: Melo Trimble (21 + 10 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (18 + 6 rebounds), Amath M’Baye (17), Aleksandr Gankevich (10), Ivan Ukhov (10), Aleksa Avramovic (10).
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Sergey Zotkin (25 + 8 assists), Aleksandr Chadov (15), Ilya Karpenkov (12).

What’s next
CSKA: April 13 on the road against UNICS.
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: April 12 on the road versus PARMA.