In good moment

Despite the fact that Tsmoki fought hard in Minsk in the first leg, our team wants to continue its winning streak against Belarussian champions.

“Tsmoki Minsk is a good team which put us in trouble in away game with its pick-n-rolls and defense,” CSKA head coach Ettore Messina said. “We know that we have to be ready but at the same time I think we are in good moment in means of team chemistry and confidence after the win in Munich so I hope we will continue to another quality game.”

The Army Men returned to Moscow right after the game against Bayern and practiced on Thursday and Friday. Sonny Weems is the only one missing on the roster as he continues therapy on his back in the US. Junior team players Alexander Gudumak and Valery Ershkov participated in preparations.