Pari NN — CSKA, 09 February 2025

There is something to prove

For our team, the visit to Pari NN is special. After all, it was here that CSKA suffered its first defeat this season. And therefore, the players and staff will certainly have additional motivation.

However, it was not possible to prepare for the meeting in a normal rhythm. After all, the previous opponent of the red-blues, Samara, was unable to field a full-fledged fighting squad for the game and did not even offer symbolic resistance. Therefore, the coaches had to rely more on training, which traditionally took place in Krylatskoye.

"Playing against Nizhny on their court is always difficult," noted CSKA head coach Andreas Pistiolis. - In addition, they go out to games against CSKA with increased motivation and a different mental attitude. Therefore, we need to show the highest level of basketball if we want to win."

Plus a newcomer

Nizhny Novgorod is not exactly a top-team this season, but it remains a tough opponent, ready to bite the favorites. In addition to the aforementioned victory over CSKA, Pari NN has a recent (January 29) success in Krasnodar, where Sergei Kozin's team beat Lokomotiv.

The black-and-whites are facing problems with injuries, which have put Casey Shepard and Dmitry Khvostov out of action. To improve the situation, the club has found reinforcements from outside - this morning it was announced that it has acquired Slovenian national team guard Matic Rebec.

At the same time, foreigners remain the main striking force for Pari NN - Zach Nutall (17.2 points), Nemanja Djurisic (10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds) and Aubrey Dawkins (10.2 points), who, by the way, made the winning shot in the autumn meeting. We should also note the important role in the rotation of CSKA graduate Alexander Khomenko (8.4 points, 3.6 assists, 39% three-pointers).

Past matchups

Win-loss record: 46-5

2024-25 VTB League regular season game:

05-Oct-2024. Pari NN – CSKA: 77-75 (-2)
02-Nov-2024. CSKA – Pari NN: 91-65 (+26)

Brief dossier

BC Pari Nizhny Novgorod

Founded: 2000
Colors: white, black
Homecourt: Labor Unions Palace of Sports (5,000)
President: Sergey Panov
Head coach: Sergei Kozin
Website: www.nn-basket.ru
Accomplishments: Russian Cup winner (2023), VTB United League runner-ups (2014), Russian Championship runner-up (2014), Superleague B champion (2010), Russian Cup finalists (2011)