CSKA started to dominate in the game from the very start. By the end of the first quarter it was the team was up by 18 points. The game marked also the come back of CSKA forward Matjaz Smodis after 4 months away from the Euroleague because of the injury.
Lottomatica vs. CSKA: 54-82
Ettore Messina, CSKA head coach:
- We payed good agressive defence against their three leaders Ukic, Lorbek and Hawkins. In the offense we had extremelly good ball movement and the balance between tall players and the guards. Of course, our shooters took the advantage. I am really satisfied with the quality of the game we showed.