OUR OPPONENT

PBC CSKA MOSCOW (RUSSIA)

Founded in 1923
Team colors: red and blue
Honors: Euroleague winner (2006, 2008), Eurocup winner (1961, 1963, 1969, 1971), VTB United League winner (2010, 2012, 2013), Russian champion (1992-2000, 2003-2013), USSR champion (1945, 1960-1962, 1964-1966, 1969-1974, 1976-1984, 1988, 1990), Russian Cup winner (2005-2007, 2010), USSR Cup winner (1972, 1973, 1982), NEBL champion (2000)
Arena: Alexander Gomelskiy Universal Sport Hall CSKA (capacity — 5000)
President: Andrey Vatutin
Official website: www.cskabasket.com

Rimas Kurtinaitis, BC Khimki head coach:

— In the game with Real Madrid CSKA played with double energy, and it was the very CSKA we used to know. Mood, aggression, speed, concentration — everything was at the highest level, during all forty minutes. Vorontsevich and Fridzon played great game, Krstic is in good shape right now, Khryapa also returned at his level. In short, our opponent is in good shape, but it does not frighten us, we have our scenario and know what to do, so the strongest team will win. I have repeatedly said that now there is no home court advantage in the games between BC Khimki and CSKA. We had a difficult travel to Prague, but now we feel okay, our players had some rest, so we prepare to fight at a maximum level, and of course, will try to win!