Day one: 90-79 (25-18, 25-18, 23-16, 17-27).
Top Scorers: Gubanov (15), Semerninov (12 + 4 assists + 6 rebounds), Pavlov (10 + 7 rebounds).

The position on the table is such that the opponents are ahead by victories that can be counted on one hand. This time, the usual leader of the group, Metallurg, unexpectedly ceded its high ranking position to the “beginner” opponent.

But Khimki’s players, in the first place, did not have this in mind. They recall the many face-offs and their faith in winning that the opponent showed in these matches.

This time, the basketball players of the Moscow Region Club did not let the rival have a chance on winning. They took the lead from the start to the end. Khimki lost only the last quarter and even so, with a comfortable margin. Moreover, Khimki made a clean sweep in the battle of the rebounds. Now we wait the rematch.