Zielona Gora — CSKA, 20 December 2021

PRE-GAME BREAKDOWN

CSKA returned from Berlin immediately after the game, and on Saturday only those who had received little time on the court the day before were training in Krylatskoye. On Sunday, the team had a full practice session before leaving. 13 players went to Poland.

WORD TO THE COACH

Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:

We are getting into tough period with many road trips, so managing the stamina is very important. Still we prepare for the Zielona Gora with big respect to our opponent. They run the floor well, they have a variety of set plays and they remain a very dangerous opponent, especially when they play at home.

PAST MATCHUPS

Win/loss record: 5-1

30-Jan-2019. VTB League. Regular Season. CSKA – Zielona Gora: 102-78 (+24)
11-Mar-2019. VTB League. Regular Season. Zielona Gora – CSKA: 74-115 (+41)
20-Oct-2019. VTB League. Regular Season. Zielona Gora – CSKA: 64-104 (+40)
08-Dec-2020. VTB League. Regular Season. CSKA – Zielona Gora: 105-73 (+32)
01-Jan-2021. VTB League. Regular Season. Zielona Gora – CSKA: 93-90 (-3)
26-Sep-2021. VTB League. Regular Season. CSKA – Zielona Gora: 105-71 (+34)

SHORT DOSSIER

Zielona Gora, Poland

Founded: 1946
Colors: green, white
Home court: CRS Hala Zielona Gora (6,080)
President: Ryszard Buczek
Head coach: Oliver Vidin
Website: www.basketzg.pl
Trophy case: 5-time Polish champion (2013, 15-17, 20), 3-time Polish Cup winner (2015, 17, 21), 3-times Polish SuperCup winner (2015, 20, 21).