CSKA defeated MBA in the end and won the 27th game of the season — 91:81 (24:21, 25:24, 24:17, 18:19).
Game progress
In the previous 3 games, the Army team easily took wins. But in this game, the hosts were able to end this tendency. And in the first minutes MBA took the lead. Makar Konovalov helped the team with 8 points and 2 assists.
The guests managed to took the control only after benchers of both teams appeared. There was no noted leader in CSKA, but in the first half all 11 CSKA players scored. In suck productive game, the Army team helped the lead, but could not break away. By the halftime, the guests led by 4 points – 49:45.
Key moments
During the third quarter, the Army team seemed to break the hosts. Casper Ware and Nikola Milutinov game allowed CSKA to had a double-digit lead – 73:62.
But in the fourth quarter, MBA managed to return the intrigue. At some point, the hosts reduced the difference – 75:76. But it was not enough. CSKA was far from perfect in offense, but with rebounding dominance, the team got points. The next second chance points by Nikita Kurbanov in the last minute helped to set the final score – 91:81.
Key factor
CSKA players dominated on rebounds – 43:25. This was one of the key factors of the guests win.
Fact
MBA remains the only team in the Group A, who has not won yet in the second stage of the regular season.
Leaders
MBA: Makar Konovalov (17), Evgeny Voronov (15), Andrey Lopatin (12), Timofey Yakushin (11)
CSKA: Casper Ware (19 + 8 assists), Nikola Milutinov (18 + 14 rebounds), Nikita Kurbanov (10 + 8 rebounds)
Next games
MBA: road game versus UNICS on March 12
CSKA: road game against Zenit on March 13
