CSKA defeated MBA-MAI at home – 97:58 (21:9, 35:20, 22:14, 19:15).
Game progress
The game began with strong defense from both teams. By the middle of the first quarter, the guests had scored only 3 points, but had already made 2 blocks and 1 steal. The problem was 6 fouls, CSKA took advantage of it, played more aggressively in offense and quickly building up a double-digit lead.
In the second quarter, the hosts continued to get away from the opponent. Tthree-pointers (54.5% vs 10%) became critical. A significant difference in free throw attempts (17-8) affected on the result by halftime, 27-point difference.
After the break, the hosts quickly stopped MBA-MAI attempts to get back into the game. In the final quarter, the hosts calmly took the win.
X-factor
MBA-MAI commits the most fouls in the VTB League. This problem was critical in the game against CSKA. The hosts stepped up to the free throw line 42 times.
Facts
CSKA’s 39-point win was the biggest in the rivalry history.
MBA-MAI players set a new anti-record for the season in fouls – 33.
Anton Astapkovich scored 15 points without missing a shot – 3 of 3 three-pointers and 6 of 6 free throws made.
Leaders
CSKA: Melo Trimble (16 + 6 assists), Anton Astapkovich (15), Livio Jean-Charles (13), Luka Mitrovic (12 + 6 rebounds)
MBA-MAI: Evgeny Voronov (16 + 6 rebounds), Maxim Barashkov (10)
What’s next
CSKA: December 28 at home against Enisey
MBA-MAI: December 24 at home versus UNICS.
