Pre-game breakdown
The win over Bayern allowed the coaching staff to announce the day off for the team. Only the ones who did not play in EuroLeague games had individual practice on Friday. The team had full practice on Saturday afternoon.
Kosta Koufos continues his post-injury rehab. Ron Baker is not on the team roster for the VTB League.
Word to the coach
Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:
We get back to VTB League schedule. We need also to get back to victories. Minsk is a good team, so we need to play serious game.
Past matchups
Wins/losses: 18-0
Game of 2018-19 season of VTB United League Regular Season:
18-Nov-2018. CSKA – Tsmoki Minsk: 119-88 (+31)
27-Jan-2019. Tsmoki Minsk – CSKA: 61-101 (+40)
Short dossier
Tsmoki Minsk, Belarus
Founded: 2006
Colors: blue, white
Home court: Falcon Club (2,300)
CEO: Yuri Shakola
Head coach: Rostislav Vergun
Website: www.bc-tsmoki.by
Trophy case: 10-time Belarusian champion (2009-18), 9-time Belarusian Cup winner (2010-18)
