Moscow, Saratov and Kazan will host 3 regular season games on Sunday.
MBA-MAI (Moscow) vs CSKA (Moscow)
Time: 14:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Moscow, Basket Hall Moscow
Broadcast: Match! Igra, VK Video, VTB League website
MBA-MAI: In the last matchup, MBA-MAI came within a hair’s breadth of a historic win over CSKA. Now will try to make up for that missed opportunity. As the regular season comes to an end, Vasily Karasev team has found its shape, regained confidence and secured several key wins. The hosts are ready to take the next step and beat the reigning champion.
CSKA: The guests have secured the top spot in the standings. But holding onto the lead is not an easy task. In nearly every recent game, CSKA has faced serious resistance. The upcoming game will be no exception. The intense dedication and tough style of play make MBA-MAI a difficult opponent for any team in the tournament. So CSKA will have to give it all to secure a win.
Avtodor (Saratov) vs. Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod)
Time: 17:00 (16:00 Moscow Time)
Place: Russia, Saratov, Kristall Sports Hall
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Avtodor: In the last round, the hosts lost all hope of making the playoffs. But Avtodor is a team with ambition and character, and the Saratov team has plenty of talented players. The hosts will try to show all of that in the upcoming home game.
Pari NN: Pari NN remains the only team still keeping the race for the playoffs exciting. But to make it into the top eight, the hosts need to win at least 6 of 8 remaining games. It’s no easy task. And the team needs to start tackling it right now. This season, Nizhny Novgorod has already beaten Avtodor twice and needs to do it for the third time.
UNICS (Kazan) vs Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar)
Time: 18:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Kazan, Basket-Hall
Broadcast: Match! Igra, VK Video, VTB League website
UNICS: The Kazan team is once again facing roster issues. But even with a limited rotation, the hosts remain formidable force. This season, the Kazan team has already beaten Loko 3 times. The team is in contention for first place and will do everything to sweep this series against the Kranodar team.
Lokomotiv Kuban: The guests have secured a spot in the top four. But ambitions don’t stop there. The Krasnodar team has excellent chance to move up a spot. Right now, Loko is the hottest team in the League. And extending the winning streak would be a huge boost for the team in the pursuit of the St. Petersburg team.
