CHELYABINSK (Interstat) — Chelyabinsk edged visiting Barnaul 95-94 on Sunday in a back-and-forth basketball game that remained tight until the final possession. Chelyabinsk started quickly and led 28-20 after the first quarter. Barnaul responded with a 26-point second quarter, but Chelyabinsk still held a one-point halftime lead. The home team increased its advantage to three points through three quarters, then held off Barnaul’s late charge to remain unbeaten. Chelyabinsk entered the fourth quarter with a three-point lead and held on despite Barnaul scoring 26 points in the final period. Barnaul dropped to 1-5 this season, while Chelyabinsk improved to 5-0. Chelyabinsk had won its previous game against Novosibirsk in overtime, and Barnaul had beaten Metallurg on the road in its previous outing. Barnaul next hosts Tambov, while Chelyabinsk next visits Khimki. Barnaul had chances late but could not complete the comeback as Chelyabinsk protected its home court and stayed perfect.