CSKA defeated BETCITY PARMA on the road – 92:82 (16:21, 26:25, 25:14, 25:22).
Game progress
The start of the game was equal. But in the middle of the first quarter, the Perm team managed to make a 9-point run, which allowed to take the lead. At the start of the second quarter, the hosts were already 9 points ahead – 30:21. But the Moscow team did not let the opponent get away. Slowly but surely, CSKA reduced the deficit and at one point even took the lead.
Nevertheless, the Perm team had the last word in the first half. Long-range shots by Victor Sanders and Aleksandr Zakharov put PARMA back in the lead before the halftime – 46:42.
Key moment
The Moscow team managed to take the initiative after the halftime. This was largely due to Melo Trimble. The American guard laid the foundation for the Moscow team run. His three-pointer at the start of the final quarter allowed the guests to take a double-digit lead for the first time – 74:62.
The Perm team tried to stage a comeback, but failed. The Moscow team maintained a comfortable lead and took the win.
X-factor
Great perimeter defense allowed CSKA to take the initiative after the halftime. In the first half, the Perm team made 50% of three-pointers (10 out of 20). In the next 20 minutes, long-range shooting fell by exactly half – 25% (3 of 12).
Facts
CSKA retained its lead in the standings with tonight’s win. BETCITY PARMA dropped to 4th place, allowing Zenit to move ahead.
CSKA’s winning streak has now reached 10 games. The Moscow team has not lost in the League since November 15.
Leaders
BETCITY PARMA: Brendan Adams (17 + 6 assists), Terrell Carter (15 + 8 rebounds + 5 assists), Jalen Adams (12), Gleb Firsov (10)
CSKA: Melo Trimble (22 + 5 rebounds), Livio Jean-Charles (17), Casper Ware (16), Samson Ruzhentsev (12)
What’s next
BETCITY PARMA: January 25 at home versus MBA-MAI
CSKA: January 21 at home against Uralmash.
