CSKA beat Pari Nizhny Novgorod and got the 20th win in a row — 109:79 (30:23, 29:14, 27:23, 23:19).
Game progress
Both Pari Nizhny Novgorod and CSKA have already secured place in the playoffs. So game became an excellent preparation for the second stage of the regular season for both teams.
From the first minutes, the guests took the lead. As it often happens this season, Nikola Milutinov started to shine at the start of the game. The Army team center made 3 offensive rebounds, scored 8 points and provided CSKA with a comfortable lead – 18:10.
The Moscow team got a double-digit lead at the start of the second quarter after Anton Astapkovich made shot – 34:23. CSKA made a decisive run after leaders return. Nikola Milutinov (15 points + 7 rebounds) still dominated and Alexey Shved (10 points + 7 assists) skillfully controlled the team offense. CSKA duo provided a 22–point lead to the Moscow team – 59:37.
The Volga team failed to make a comeback. The Army team offense did not leave the hosts even hope for the return. Only in the final quarter CSKA slightly reduced the pace. But even this did not prevent the team to score a 100 once again this season.
Key factor
CSKA has proved the status of the best scoring team of the League. The Moscow team scored more than 100 points for the 11th time in the season. At the same time, in the last 12 games, the Army team scored more than 90 points.
Fact
CSKA continued their record streak. 20 consecutive wins in the regular season is the best in the League history!
Leaders
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: Dragan Apic (12), Dmitriy Khvostov (11)
CSKA: Anton Astapkovich (19 + 5 assists), Nikola Milutinov (17 points + 10 rebounds), Livio Jean-Charles (17 + 8 rebounds), Alexey Shved (16 points + 7 assists), Dejan Davidovac (12)
Next game
Pari Nizhny Novgorod: home game versus PARMA-PARI on January 15
CSKA: home game against Astana on January 14
