CSKA defeated MBA-MAI on the road – 100:65 (24:15, 36:15, 21:19, 19:16).
Game progress
The start of the game was not great for either team. The rivals frequently committed fouls, leading to a large number of free throws. The hosts made only 4 field goals in the first quarter. CSKA held the advantage in rebounding (13 rebounds to 7), which allowed to build a 9-point lead by the end of the opening quarter.
The second quarter was also dominated by the guests. During the quarter, CSKA made a 21-0 run, doubling the lead. Andreas Pistolis team dominated in offense, made 7 three-pointers and got a huge lead by halftime – 60:30.
The pace of the game slowed in the second half. The hosts were unable to cut the deficit. CSKA confidently held the lead and recorded 7th 100-point game of the season.
X-Factor
CSKA outplayed the opponent in many aspects, but the key factor was rebounding dominance. CSKA recorded 47 rebounds (15 offensive), while the hosts managed to get only 28 (6 offensive)
Facts
Rivalry history score – 13-0, CSKA leads. In 11 of the 13 games, the score difference was double digits.
Andreas Pistiolis earned his 90th win as CSKA’s head coach.
Vladimir Karpenko played his 100th game in the VTB United League.
Leaders
MBA-MAI: Pavel Savkov (15), Vladislav Trushkin (13), Andrey Zubkov (10)
CSKA: Samson Ruzhentsev (23), Anton Astapkovich (15), Melo Trimble (13), Ivan Ukhov (10), Antonius Cleveland (10 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists)
What’s next
MBA-MAI: April 3 on the road versus Lokomotiv Kuban
CSKA: April 1 at home against Enisey.
