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Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – CSKA: 66-79 (+13)

Yenisey: Coleman (2 + 9 as + 5 pf), Artis (12 + 3 rb + 8 as), Ryzhov (18 + 9 rb), Sonko (4 rb), Dolinin (6 + 4 rb) – start; Vedishchev (0), Yevdokimov (10), Kasatkin (12 + 4 rb + 2 as + 2 st), Perevalov (DNP), Skuratov (DNP), Sereda (DNP), Vanin (6 + 3 rb)…

CSKA: Trimble (11 + 3 rb + 4 as + 3 st), Ukhov (6 + 9 rb), Astapkovich (10 + 4 rb), Jean-Charles (4 + 3 as), Kurbanov (4 + 3 as) – start; Cleveland (6), Ware (31 + 4 rb), Ruzhentsev (2 + 3 rb), Karpenko (0), Chadov (3), Antonov (3 rb), Mitrovic (2 + 5 rb + 3 as + 3 to)…

Andreas Pistiolis, CSKA head coach:

First, I want to thank our fans who traveled to Krasnoyarsk to support us. I'd say it wasn't our best game. I'm not at all happy with our defense in the first half. However, we improved significantly in that regard in the second. Our issues in the third quarter stemmed from our failure to make open shots and attempts that we usually convert at a high percentage. Even though we ultimately shot 36% from three, I'm sure we missed a few more easy shots. Yes, we didn't follow our game plan in the first half, but I'm happy with how the team responded at halftime. Everything we targetted for the second half was executed correctly. Finally, I want to say how happy I am that Daniil Kasatkin is back. He's been through a lot, which, in my opinion, he didn't deserve. Now that it's all over, I'm happy he's playing and in good shape.