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, 2017), Champion of Russia (1992-2000, 2003-2017), 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)
President: Andrey Vatutin
Official website: www.cskabasket.com

Where to watch

LIVE: Match TV (18:35), Match! Nash Sport (18:55, replay at 01:00; November 7 at 12:40, 04:40), Sportbox.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Georgios Bartzokas, BC Khimki head coach:

“It's gonna be a challenging game for us. Last days we played with three 2017 EuroLeague Final Four teams, including CSKA now, I mean Olympiacos and Real Madrid. Of course, we need to play our best at the highest level. They have a lot of experience and talent. At the same time we believe in our team and have to do whatever we can to win this game. CSKA plays very fast; they execute very fast and can control the game with their guards. We have to count our potential against the best as CSKA is one of the best teams in Europe”.