CSKA defeated BETCITY PARMA at home – 93:55 (19:12, 29:13, 27:23, 18:7).
Game progress
The Moscow team took the initiative early on in the game, Melo Trimble and Livio Jean-Charles led the team. Less than 4 minutes into the game, CSKA already had a double-digit lead – 13:2.
The guests managed to calm the game down and even reduced the deficit. But in the second quarter, the Moscow team turned it on again at both ends of the court. CSKA easily dealt with the Perm team zone defense, provoked a series of turnovers and quickly pulled away. By halftime, CSKA had almost doubled the lead – 48:25.
In the second half, the Moscow team did not relax. CSKA controlled the game, increased the lead even more and took the win.
X-factor
Three-pointers were one of the key factors in CSKA’s win. The Moscow team made 11 of 26 long-range shots (42.3%). The guests shooting percentage was significantly worse – 22.2% (6 of 27).
Facts
CSKA ended the Perm team 3-game winning streak. For the Moscow team, today’s win was also 3rd in a row.
The first round game ended 83:80 with BETCITY PARMA win. In today’s game, the Moscow team took convincing revenge.
CSKA’s home winning streak in the regular season (including last season) now stands at 13 games.
CSKA regained the lead in the standings. BETCITY PARMA, meanwhile, fell behind Zenit and MBA-MAI and dropped to 6th place.
Samson Ruzhentsev got 1,000 points in the VTB League.
Leaders
CSKA: Melo Trimble (17), Antonius Cleveland (13), Samson Ruzhentsev (11), Semen Antonov (11)
BETCITY PARMA: Brendan Adams (12), Terrell Carter (10 + 11 rebounds)
What’s next
CSKA: December 12 at home against Samara
BETCITY PARMA: December 14 at home versus Lokomotiv Kuban.
