CSKA defeated BETCITY PARMA at home – 91:83 (18:24, 29:25, 18:17, 26:17).
Game progress
The Perm team came out determined to tie the season series with the League leaders and took control of the first quarter. However, PARMA lacked the focus to hold off a 12-2 run by the Moscow team early in the second quarter.
After that brief setback, the game equalised. The guests were aided by good three-point shooting (10 of 17). The Moscow team relied on two-point shots (66.7% – 46.2%). The lead changed 15 times in the first half, but BETCITY PARMA got lead by halftime.
Key moment
After another contested third quarter, the teams went into clutch. The opponents were close until the middle of the final quarter. In the decisive moments, the hosts got the lead, increased it to double-digits, and secured a confident win.
X-Factor
CSKA handled the ball better. The Moscow team had 7 turnovers, while the guests had 20.
Facts
Aleksandr Shashkov recorded his first double-double in the VTB United League—12 points and 10 rebounds.
Melo Trimble recorded his first double-double of the season – 16 points and 10 assists.
Anton Astapkovich reached 1000 rebounds in his League career.
Luka Mitrovic set a new League career-high 14 points.
After its first home win of the season, PARMA lost all head-to-heads (1-3).
Leaders
CSKA: Casper Ware (17 points, 5 assists), Melo Trimble (16 points, 10 assists), Luka Mitrovic (14), Nikita Kurbanov (10 + 5 rebounds), Ivan Ukhov (10)
BETCITY PARMA: Jaylen Adams (19), Terrell Carter (17 + 9 rebounds + 6 assists + 7 turnovers + 4 blocks), Aleksandr Shashkov (12 points, 10 rebounds), Brendan Adams (11 points)
What’s next
CSKA: March 26 on the road against Uralmash
BETCITY PARMA: March 28 on the road versus Enisey.
