In the Game 1 of semi-finals UNICS beat Lokomotiv-Kuban on the road in overtime – 98:87 ОТ (29:16, 17:16, 23:22, 10:25, 19:8).
UNICS forward John Brown III was the most valuable player of the game. He had a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds, 9 of which came on offense. John Brown III also had 5 assists and 29 efficiency points.
UNICS captain Jamar Smith scored 19 points, 9 of which came in overtime. The guard also grabbed 5 rebounds and had 3 assists.