In entry list of BC Khimki there were not injured Rannikko, Veremenko, Savkov, Dyachok. Instead the newcomer Clay Tucker was in a roster. The starting line differed from usual: Ewing, Fridzon, McCarty, Lampe. Burke.

Unexpected for the opponent was three-pointer of Pat Burke at the beginning of the game. But the opponent gained the initiative – 9-11.

Khimki defended well and our team succeeded to win first period — 15-13. After the break Khimki continued to play aggressively and the lead was 9 points in favor of yellow-blue team. Right now CSKA scored 3-pointers three times in a row. Kemzura called a minute. But the advance of CSKA continued. After the second period the score was 27-35 in favor of champion.

To the second part of match Khimki players got to the court very concentrated and cut the lead to 3 points. Lampe was active but because of 3 fouls he went off the court to the bench. Ewing made the score in favor of his team — 44-42. After the third period the score was 46-47.

In last period CSKA assumed the offensive and the advantage of home team was 9 points. Out gueas didn’t surrender at discretion. With 0.25 the score was 64-65. Fridzon received the 5 foul and was substituted by newcomer Tucker. On last attack Ewing missed a score….