“Despite the fact that the game has no meaning for the standings because we already secured the first place, it is still very important for us,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “We want to finish this phase with a victory. Avtodor is a good team, playoffs participant so we want to show our respect to the opponent, to the game, our profession and the fans who will come to support us.”
The Army Men will have the same players available as they had for the series against Panathinaikos. Vitaly Fridzon (broken finger) practices individually, Ivan Strebkov remains in the junior team.
Past matchups
Wins/losses: 46-15
Short dossier
Avtodor Saratov
Founded: 1960
Colors: black, white
Home court: Kristall Ice Palace (5500)
President: Vladimir Rodionov
Head coach: Vladimir Rodionov
Website: www.avtodor.ru
Trophy case: 4-time Russian League runner-up (1994, 97, 98, 99), 2-time Russian League bronze winner (1992, 96), EuroCup semifinalist (1998), Superleague A champion (1997, 98), Superleague B champion (2009), Superleague champion (2013/14)
