Lietuvoc Rytas Vilnius vs. CSKA: 62-71 (+9)
Ettore Messina, CSKA head coach:
Both teams fought hard. We knew it will be difficult, especially taking into account our first game in Moscow to start the Euroleague season. After the tough start of second quarter we established our defense, did not allow the opponents enough space, played well on the glass. We played well in the third quarter, we rebounded, we shared the ball and we had many assists in the end – that tells that we are moving in the right direction.