CSKA Moscow Defeats MBA Moscow Behind Strong First Quarter
MOSCOW (Interstat) — Visiting CSKA Moscow beat MBA Moscow 82-65 on Sunday in a VTB United League game at Basket Hall. CSKA opened with a 30-point first quarter, while MBA managed 11. The visitors led 43-33 at halftime after MBA scored 22 in the second quarter. CSKA pushed its advantage to 57-51 through three quarters, then closed with 25 points in the fourth. MBA finished with 14 in the final period. CSKA improved to 3-1 this season, while MBA dropped to 0-1. The game was organized by the VTB United League. CSKA’s previous results include wins over UNICS Kazan and Igokea and a loss to Lokomotiv Kuban. MBA will next play at Lokomotiv Kuban, while CSKA hosts Uralmash. CSKA’s following games include matchups with Lokomotiv Kuban, Dynamo Vladivostok and Enisey Krasnoyarsk. MBA’s upcoming slate also includes Enisey Krasnoyarsk and Parma Basket Perm. CSKA led after each quarter and never relinquished the advantage.