“We have another road game just after our return from Bamberg, so we did not have much time to prepare,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “Lokomotiv is a good, well-respected team that plays more aggressively now after recent coaching change. It will require energy, athleticism and focus from us, so we expect the game to be tough.”
Past matchups
Wins/losses: 47-8,
In Moscow: 26-2, in Rostov: 9-1, in Krasnodar: 11-4, on neutral arena (in Berlin): 1-0.
Short dossier
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar, Russia
Founded: 2003 (as Lokomotiv Rostov)
Colors: red, green, white
Home court: Basket Hall (7,500)
President: Andrey Vedishchev
Head coach: Sasa Obradovic
Website: www.lokobasket.com
Trophy case: Euroleague bronze winner (2016), EuroCup winner (2013), VTB United League runner-up (2013), BEKO PBL bronze winner (2011/12), Eurochallenge runner-up (2011), FIBA Europe Cup runner-up (2005)
