CSKA defeated Enisey on the road – 83:66 (23:20, 23:17, 21:20, 16:9).
Game progress
The Moscow team was on fire from the first possession and scored 6 three-pointers in 10 minutes (Semen Antonov made 3). The hosts were less efficient in long-range shooting, but Enisey kept the opponent close with defense and play in the paint. The second quarter started with an 8-1 run by Enisey, Andreas Pistiolis took a timeout. The pause benefited the guests. CSKA scored 12 points and created a comfortable lead by the halftime – 46:37.
Key moment
At the start of the third quarter, the Siberian team switched on defense. Timofei Gerasimov and Sergey Dolinin helped the team in offense and were able to cut the deficit to 2 points (52:50). But the Moscow team didn’t let the opponent to take the lead. Melo Trimble and Tonye Jekiri helped the guests gain a double-digit lead at the start of the final quarter. Jovica Arsic team tried to make a comeback, but had trouble with making shots. CSKA continued to score and took a win.
X-factor
Aggressive defense helped the guests to take the win. CSKA forced the opponent to make 22 turnovers and made 5 block (Enisey had only one).
Facts
CSKA gets 36th win and repeated last season’s result in wins.
Semen Antonov repeated his career-high 4 three-pointers made.
The Moscow team got revenge for the loss that happened a year ago (April 7, 2024). For the Krasnoyarsk team, that win over CSKA is still the last in the rivalry history with the reigning champion.
Leaders
Enisey: Timofei Gerasimov (22 + 7 assists), Sergey Dolinin (12)
CSKA: Melo Trimble (22 + 9 assists + 7 rebounds), Tonye Jekiri (15 + 5 rebounds), Semen Antonov (12), Ivan Ukhov (11 + 5 rebounds), Amath M’Baye (10)
What’s next
Enisey: April 9 at home versus Samara
CSKA: April 9 at home against Pari Nizhny Novgorod.
