CSKA defeated Lokomotiv Kuban on the road – 92:63 (31:19, 14:10, 23:16, 24:18).
Game progress
The teams started the game actively. The Moscow team was better. Ivan Ukhov and Melo Trimble allowed CSKA to achieve a double-digit lead – 12:2.
The hosts managed to equalise the game, but that was all. The second quarter was marked by defense. Here, the Moscow team increased the lead. The guests went had a 16-point lead by halftime – 45:29.
Despite Jeremiah Martin efforts, the Krasnodar team was unable to take the initiative. In the third quarter, the difference between the teams was 20 points. Even in such a situation, the guests did not relax. CSKA controlled the game and took the win.
X-factor
Dominance in rebounding was one of the key factors in CSKA’s win. The Moscow team significantly outperformed the opponent (47-27).
Facts
CSKA has now won 17 games in a row.
For Andreas Pistolis, this game was his 100th in the VTB League. CSKA has won 85 games with him as head coach.
Semen Antonov played his 450th game in the League.
Casper Ware scored 2,500 points in the VTB League. He became the 11th player to reach this milestone, the second international player after Jalen Reynolds.
CSKA committed 24 turnovers in this game. This is the third season-worst in the VTB League.
Leaders
Lokomotiv Kuban: Jeremiah Martin (17), Mike Moore (12)
CSKA: Livio Jean-Charles (19 + 8 rebounds), Melo Trimble (16), Luka Mitrovic (4 + 12 rebounds)
What’s next
Lokomotiv Kuban: March 8 in the road versus Enisey
CSKA: March 6 on the road against Pari NN.
