CSKA defeated Enisey on the road – 79:66 (22:21, 22:17, 13:20, 22:8).
Game progress
The rivals started the game with three-point shots. The teams demonstrated similar efficiency, the lead changed 7 times in the first quarter.
CSKA picked up pace in the second quarter and achieved a double-digit lead. The Moscow team began to get more rebounds (18-15). The hosts relied mainly on Egor Ryzhov, who got 6 rebounds in the first half, 4 were offensive.
After the halftime, both teams’ slowed down. In such mental game with a lot of mistakes, Enisey managed to make a comeback and then take the lead before the final quarter.
Key moment
In the end, the class of the players was decisive. CSKA relied on Casper Ware, who had been scoring well from the start. Ware scored 14 points in the quarter and brought his team another win.
X-factor
Casper Ware scored 31 points, making 6 of 8 two-pointers, 5 of 10 three-pointers and 4 of 7 free throws. This is the guard’s highest-scoring game of the season.
Facts
Melo Trimble reached 200 steals in his VTB League career and became the fourth international player to reach this milestone.
In his first game after a 9-month break, Daniil Kasatkin scored 12 points (5 of 10 field-goals, 2 of 6 three-pointers made), 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
CSKA extended its winning streak to 13 victories.
Leaders
Enisey: Egor Ryzhov (18 + 9), Dominic Artis (12 + 6 assists), Daniil Kasatkin (12), Nikita Evdokimov (10)
CSKA: Casper Ware (31), Melo Trimble (11), Anton Astapkovich (10)
What’s next
Enisey: February 4 on the road versus Zenit
CSKA: February 1 at home against UNICS.
