CSKA defeated Pari NN at home – 86:77 (27:16, 29:19, 12:24, 18:18).

Game progress

The guests took the lead early in the game. But by the middle of the first quarter Ivan Ukhov and Samson Ruzhentsev helped the Moscow team to take the lead. Shortly after Semen Antonov free throws, CSKA’s lead became double digits – 24:14.

The hosts made next push at the end of the second quarter. The Moscow team’s run was supported by Aleksandr Chadov. After that, CSKA lead reached 21 points – 56:35.

Key moment

The third quarter began with Nizhny Novgorod run. Alexander Khomenko helped the Volga team to cut the deficit to 8 points – 50:58. The Moscow team managed to hold the difference at this range.

But the guests still decided to make a final push. After 2 three-pointers by Khomenko and Ilya Platonov with 3 minutes before the end, Pari NN trailed by only 4 points – 74:78. But the guests were unable to achieve more. At the decisive moment, CSKA players made several successful defensive plays, regained a comfortable lead and took the win.

X-factor

Antonius Cleveland had his best game for CSKA. The guard scored 12 points, 6 assists and 3 steals, scored important shots at the end and became the most effective player on the winning team (22).

Facts

This was the Moscow team’s first game of the season at home. In the last season, CSKA was the best home team in the regular season (20 wins, 2 losses).

Norbert Lukacs did not make a single shot from the field in his first 3 VTB League games – 0 of 12. In the fourth game, the Hungarian forward finally managed to break this streak.

Leaders

CSKA: Antonius Cleveland (12 + 6 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (12 + 6 rebounds), Ivan Ukhov (11 + 5 rebounds), Casper Ware (10).

Pari NN: Alexander Khomenko (19 + 6 rebounds), Dmitrii Khvostov (11), Ilya Karpenkov (11)

What’s next

CSKA: October 18 on the road against Enisey.

Pari NN: October 24 at home versus Zenit.