Yekaterinburg, Astana and Moscow will host 3 regular season games on Thursday.
Uralmash (Yekaterinburg) vs Enisey (Krasnoyarsk region)
Time: 19:30 (17:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg, DIVS
Broadcast: Start Triumph, League website
Uralmash: Since the beginning of the season, the team has been experiencing problems due to injuries. Javonte Douglas has recently ruled out and will miss almost 2 months. But the hosts have more reason for optimism. The previously injured players are gradually returning, Johnny O’Bryant is in good shape, and the team has won 3 of their last 4 games. The game with Enisey closes Uralmash home series, and the Yekaterinburg team will try to please the fans once again before traveling to Perm.
Enisey: The Siberian team is improving as the season progresses. But the team still lacks stability. It’s not uncommon for the Krasnoyarsk team to fail during a game, which leads to lose. Jovica Arsic coaching staff had almost 2 weeks to solve these psychological difficulties ahead of visit to Yekaterinburg. From a game standpoint, the guests should focus on trademark tight game.
Astana (Astana) vs Samara (Samara region)
Time: 20:00 (18:00 Moscow time)
Place: Kazakhstan, Astana, Jekpe-Jek
Broadcast: League website
Astana: The Kazakh team had bad game in Moscow, but it was expectable. The team had problems with top teams this season. But in games against teams outside the Top 4, Astana has repeatedly shown character and fought. In the upcoming game with Samara, the hosts will put up a fight and try to get the first win of the season.
Samara: Drazen Anzulovic team is still going UNICS way this season – winning only the opponents who are now below in the standings. But while that’s enough for the Kazan team to stay at 4th place, Samara can’t get in the Top 8. However, the guests will focus to continue the trend.
CSKA (Moscow) vs PARMA (Perm Region)
Time: 20:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Moscow, Megasport.
Broadcast: Match! Igra, TV Start, League website
CSKA: The Moscow team has 9-game winning streak. CSKA will try to extend it against PARMA. The hosts has to avoid underestimating the opponent. After all, the Perm team has already punished CSKA in rivalry history for losing concentration.
PARMA: Surprisingly, after the road win in Krasnodar, the Perm team got 3 consecutive home losses. The break should have shaken the team up. This season, PARMA has already proven that it can surprise and defeat the top teams. It won’t be easy for the team in Moscow, but PARMA will do its best to defeat CSKA.
