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VTB United League – Round 12: CSKA rally past Khimky
- Updated: December 19, 2016
MilosTeodosic The game had a very big importance for second-ranked CSKA as it allowed them to take a leadership position. CSKA defeated 3rd ranked Khimky in Moscow 95-79. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Khimky. The game was mostly controlled by CSKA. Khimky managed to win third quarter 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Khimky outrebounded CSKA 39-23 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. CSKA looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-87) who scored 16 points and 9 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American guard Aaron Jackson (190-86, college: Duquesne) chipped in 20 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Congolese-French forward Nobel Boungou-Colo (202-88, agency: Alti Sport) who recorded 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Unics. Khimky at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Bottom-ranked Parma (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 115-94 loss to twelfth ranked BC Nizhny Novgorod (2-7) in Nizhny Novgorod. It was a good game for point guard Ivan Strebkov (192-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Kenny Boynton contributed with 21 points for the winners. Serbian swingman Danilo Andjusic (196-91, agency: Alti Sport) replied with 26 points and 6 assists for Parma. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. BC Nizhny Novgorod moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Kalev/Cramo. Newly promoted Parma still closes the standings with ten games lost. BC Nizhny Novgorod will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Parma will play at home against the league’s second-placed Unics Kazan (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. The game in Saint Petersburg was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lokomotiv (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Zenit (6-3). Lokomotiv managed to secure a 6-point victory 68-62 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Matt Janning who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Stefan Markovic with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Zenit’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Lokomotiv have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Zenit keeps the fifth position with three games lost. Lokomotiv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zenit will play against Astana (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 12 Tsmoki-Minsk was defeated by Enisey in Krasnoyarsk 88-70. Avtodor was beaten by Unics at home 77-84. Zenit – Lokomotiv 62-68The game in Saint Petersburg was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lokomotiv (8-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Zenit (6-3). Lokomotiv managed to secure a 6-point victory 68-62 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Zenit won third quarter 17-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Matt Janning (196-88, college: Northeastern, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 rebounds and forward Andrey Zubkov (205-91, agency: Alti Sport) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Serbian guard Stefan Markovic (196-88) with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Canadian power forward Kyle Landry (207-86, college: N.Arizona) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Zenit’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Lokomotiv have an …
