CSKA defeated Enisey at home in Game 2 – 85:67 (20:18, 21:9, 26:24, 18:16).
Game progress
The first quarter followed a similar script to the teams’ previous game. The hosts got off to a strong start. After Livio Jean-Charles made shot, CSKA’s lead reached 9 points – 14:5. But the Krasnoyarsk team quickly got back into the game. A series of long-range shots by Matt Coleman and Danilo Tasic allowed Enisey to cut the deficit to 2 points—18:20.
The second quarter was marked by positional game. This style fitted hosts more. Solid defense and 5 three-pointers allowed the Moscow team to pull away again. By the halftime, CSKA secured good lead—41:27.
Key moment
In the third quarter, the Siberian team managed to equalise the game. But in the final quarter, the Moscow team regained the initiative. In 5 minutes, CSKA allowed the Krasnoyarsk team to score only once. Meanwhile, the Moscow team pulled away by 24 points during that time—78:54.
By the final buzzer, the guests managed to cut the deficit slightly, but it never came down to a real comeback.
X-Factor
In this game, the Moscow team had the edge in offensive rebounds (16-12) and committed fewer turnovers (5-13). The Moscow team gained 12 extra possessions. In such a tight game, the higher number of shots became one of the key factors in CSKA win.
Facts
CSKA remains undefeated at home this season—22 wins in 22 games.
With Andreas Pistolis as head coach, CSKA has never lost to Enisey—13 wins in 13 games.
For the first time this season, CSKA failed to score 100 points in a home game against Enisey.
Leaders
CSKA: Melo Trimble (20), Casper Ware (12), Livio Jean-Charles (12), Antonius Cleveland (12)
Enisey: Egor Ryzhov (14 + 8 rebounds), Danilo Tasic (11)
What’s next
May 3 in Krasnoyarsk.
