OUR OPPONENT

CSKA MOSCOW (RUSSIA)

Founded in 1923
Team colors: red and blue
Honors: Champion of Euroleague (2006, 2008, 2016), Champion of European Cup for men's champion clubs (1961, 1963, 1969, 1971), Champion of VTB United League (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), Champion of Russia (1992-2000, 2003-2016), Champion of USSR (1945, 1960-1962, 1964-1966, 1969-1974, 1976-1984, 1988, 1990), Russian Cup (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010), USSR Cup (1972, 1973, 1982), Champion of NEBL (2000)
Arena: Alexander Gomelskiy Universal Sport Hall CSKA (capacity – 5000), Megasport (capacity – 12000)
President: Andrey Vatutin
Official website: www.cskabasket.com

Where to watch
LIVE: Match! Nash Sport (16:55, replay — 00:55), Match TV (replay — 01:25), Sportbox.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Dusko Ivanovic, BC Khimki head coach:

“Obviously CSKA is one of the best teams in Europe, actual Euroleague and VTB United League champion. They really play very well and have strong players with big experience. They play with automatism in many things. It's very diffucilt to play against CSKA but we prepare normally and will fight for a win. To win CSKA you must play with patience, show good defense and, of course, very good offense”.