CSKA defeated Enisey on the road – 80:75 (19:21, 13:17, 27:16, 21:21).
Game progress
CSKA held the lead for most of the first quarter. But the hosts gradually took it. The Krasnoyarsk team did a good job coping with CSKA pick-and-rolls, while relied on the individual skills in offense. A 12-1 run by Enisey gave the team an 8-point lead – 28:20. The Krasnoyarsk team kept the lead throughout the second quarter/ which helped to make a 6-point difference by the halftime – 38:32.
The Moscow team came out more energized after the halftime and started making three-pointers. Anton Astapkovic, Ivan Ukhov and Melo Trimble allowed CSKA to tie the game. Soon the guests regained the lead and had a 5-point lead before the fourth quarter – 59:54
Key moment
The Siberian team tried to catch the opponents in the final quarter, but the guests’ showed class. In the final minute, Casper Ware made 4 points and brought CSKA lead to 6 points – 79:73. Enisey were able to cut the difference a bit, but CSKA still got the win.
X-factor
Defense became a key for both teams. The Army team was able to stop Enisey offense from scoring 75 points, while the Siberian team leader Xavier Rathan-Mayes made only 7 of 19 shots from the game.
Fact
CSKA ended Enisey home winning streak (6 games). The Moscow team still haven’t lost on the road, this is already the 8th straight win of the season.
Leaders
Enisey: Xavier Rathan-Mayes (19 + 8 rebounds + 5 assists), Jeremiah Martin (18 + 5 assists), Mikel Hopkins (11).
CSKA: Melo Trimble (15), Amath M’Baye (11 + 9 rebounds), Tonye Jekiri (10 + 5 rebounds), Anton Astapkovic (10).
What’s next
Enisey (9-6): December 11 on the road versus MINSK
CSKA (14-1): December 10 at home against Zenit.
