CSKA defeated Enisey in Moscow – 88:85 (15:18, 21:23, 23:15, 29:29).
Game progress
For the first time this season, the Krasnoyarsk team opened the scoreheld the lead through almost the entire first half, only once allowing the Moscow team to take the lead. The guests controlled the pace, didn’t allow CSKA to quickly switch from defense to offense and closed down the paint. The Moscow team controlled the difference, largely due to their excellent long-range shooting – 8 of 16 (50%).
Enisey rotation looked very decent. Yauheni Beilankou, Vladimir Karpenko and Sergey Balashov led the team. Beilankou three-pointer closed out the first half of the game. The Krasnoyarsk team had a 5-point lead – 41:36.
Key moment
The third quarter started with the hosts 11-point run. But the Siberian team was able to get back into the game. The game result was decided only in the very end. The hosts had more experience.
With 25 seconds left, Ivan Ukhov made a layup and CSKA lead reached 3 points – 87:84. Both teams made mistakes on shooting free throws. Enisey still had a chance to save the game. Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Jeremiah Martin tried to socre three-pointers on the last possession, but both missed.
X-factor
Ivan Ukhov was the real hero of this game. The guard scored a key shot in the end. Ivan also made 5 three-pointers, set his new season-high 17 points, made 7 rebounds, 7 assists and became the most efficient player of the game (27).
Fact
CSKA leader Casper Ware returned after a long break. The guard played 26 minutes, scoring 12 points and 6 assists.
CSKA repeated season-high 17 three-pointers.
Leaders
CSKA: Ivan Ukhov (17 + 7 rebounds + 7 assists), Olivier Hanlan (14), Amath M’Baye (13 + 8 rebounds), Casper Ware (12 + 6 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (12).
Enisey: Jeremiah Martin (24), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (19 + 9 assists), Vladimir Karpenko (11).
What’s next
April 27 in Krasnoyarsk.
