CSKA beat PARMA in Moscow – 110:91 (24:25, 31:20, 28:26, 27:20).
Game progress
Aleksandr Shashkov and Garrett Nevels 14 points combined helped PARMA take an early lead at the start – 17:8 . Tonye Jekiri was able to get the hosts offense going. The bigman made 2 steals and scored 8 points in a row. By the end of the first quarter, CSKA cut the difference to minimum and the Perm team got behind by the middle of the second quarter – 41:32. PARMA long-range shots cut the differencial, but Melo Trimble gave the hosts a double-digit lead by halftime – 55:45.
Key moment
CSKA started the second half with 17 points against the opponent 4 points and increased the score difference to 20 points. The Perm team tried to get back into the game. But PARMA chances was quickly eliminated and CSKA got confident win at home.
X-factor
A significant contribution to the hosts win was plays in the paint. Tonye Jekiri and Amath M’Baye combined for 27 points with only 1 missed shot. The Moscow team made 26 of 34 two-point shots (compared to 21 of 38 by the Perm team).
Facts
The Moscow team scored 110 points for the second game in a row. CSKA became the second team in the season to reach 100+ points in 2 consecutive games. The first team to reach this milestone was Zenit.
CSKA became the first team to win 10 straight game in the VTB League this season. The Moscow team winning streak is the best for now.
Leaders
CSKA: Tonye Jekiri (21), Melo Trimble (18 + 5 assists), Anton Astapkovich (18), Aleksa Avramovic (14 + 5 assists), Casper Ware (10).
PARMA: Aleksandr Shashkov (22 + 6 rebounds), Garrett Nevels (22), Timofey Yakushin (12).
What’s next
CSKA: December 1 at home against Samara
PARMA: December 1 at home versus Uralmash.
