“Avtodor is an athletic team that relies on the energy and enthusiasm,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “Everyone can run the floor except for Klimenko, all players have good ball-handling characteristics. Every time when we play in Saratov we prepare for difficult game because local team receives energy from the fans. We have to match it, to be focused and motivated to win on the road.”
Past matchups
Wins/losses: 48-16
Previous game:
23.04.2016. VTB United League. Regular season: CSKA – Avtodor: 101-90 (+11)
Short dossier
Avtodor Saratov
Founded: 1960
Colors: black, white
Home court: Kristall Ice Palace (5500)
President: Vladimir Rodionov
Head coach: Sergey Mokin
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)
