Krasnodar, St. Petersburg and Samara will host 3 regular season games on Sunday.
Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar) vs CSKA (Moscow)
Time: 14:30 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Krasnodar, Basket Hall
Broadcast: Match TV, TV Start, League website
Lokomotiv Kuban: The Game of the Week will be in Krasnodar, where Loko will host CSKA. The Krasnodar team hasn’t been very stable lately, and has fallen a bit. But the team traditionally plays best against CSKA. Andrei Vedischev team has already beaten the Moscow team twice this season and is planning to do it a third time.
CSKA: The Moscow team was a step away from losing League lead this week. CSKA only managed to pull out a win at the end against Enisey. The Moscow team now faces another tough test. CSKA games against Loko are usually tight. In 3 games this season, the final score difference was 4 points maximum, and twice the Krasnodar team has been the stronger team. On the road, the guests have a chance to tie the score in season series. If the Moscow team can win by 6 points or more, CSKA will also have points advantage over Loko.
Samara (Samara Region) vs UNICS (Kazan)
Time: 16:00 (15:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Samara, SKK “Dvorets Sporta”.
Broadcast: TB Start, League website
Samara: The Volga team did not have too good road games. But at home, Vladislav Konovalov team is transforming. Samara plays well and is capable of making guests some problems. The Kazan team shouldn’t expect an easy game either. The home team’s shooters won’t let them get bored.
UNICS: The Kazan team has let CSKA and Zenit get away for a bit. On the road, the guests expect to get another win. To do that, UNICS need to avoid underestimating the opponent. Samara shooters are very dangerous. Therefore, Velimir Perasovic team will need to get involved in game from the very first minutes, especially in defense.
Zenit (St. Petersburg) vs Avtodor (Saratov)
Time: 17:00 (Moscow tome)
Place: Russia, St. Petersburg, CSC Arena
Broadcast: Match! Igra, TV Start, League website.
Zenit: By the start of this clash, the hosts will most likely already know the result of the game in Krasnodar. In case of Loko win, the St. Petersburg team will have a chance to top the standings. But for that to happen, the hosts will need to beat Avtodor. And it won’t be easy. There are plenty of great performers, so Xavier Pascual team will have to do the best to beat tough opponent.
Avtodor: The Saratov team is also solving the season problems. Together with Pari NN and PARMA, Avtodor fighting for 6th place and a direct entry to the Playoffs. In such a situation, any mistake gives an advantage to competitors. That’s why the Volga team has to give the best in every game. Avtodor didn’t come to St. Petersburg to do nothing, but to seriously fight for a win.
