To check fighting efficiency of BC Khimki before the start of the Russian Championship third circle in Khimki an eminent Turkish club Efes Pilsen S.K. arrived. Despite friendly status of the game, nobody wanted to give up easily. BC Khimki players made a great spurt in the third quarter, which predetermine the outcome of the game – 91-82 (23-26, 22-21, 12/25, 21-23).