Budivelnik Kiev vs. CSKA: 74-82 (+8)
Ettore Messina, CSKA head coach:
We knew we will face the team which has a number of decent shooters and one of the best offensive statistics in Euroleague. I am proud and happy for my players who showed great effort throughout all 40 minutes. We tried to make life difficult for Darius Lavrinovic who’s having great season and I think we managed to do that despite giving up some three-point shots. Our team is finding its chemistry and identity. Now it means that we play great defense, fight for rebounds and move the ball fast which is illustrated by 23 assists tonight. We want to continue like this and prepre for the next games and to the Top 16 obviously.
