Comfortable win: CSKA Moscow prevail over Lokomotiv Kuban in VTB League big match / News - Basketnews.com

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The big match of the VTB League was dominated by CSKA Moscow (11-4) who prevailed over Lokomotiv Kuban (6-6) with the final score of 91-71 (22-17, 32-34, 22-8, 15-12)

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In the final quarter, the game didn't change. CSKA Moscow remained in control and was able to win comfortably with a 20-point lead (91-71).

In the third quarter, CSKA Moscow took a big lead. The defense of coach Itoudis' side did a great job, forcing Lokomotiv to score only 8 points in the quarter. Hackett contributed heavily offensively and at the end of the quarter CSKA was up by 17 points (76-59)

The first half in Moscow was a really entertaining one. Both teams produced some quality basketball and, especially in the second quarter, they scored with consistency. Shved and Milutinov were the main offensive threats for CSKA, while Errick McCollum made some really tough shots for Lokomotiv. CSKA was leading 54-51 at the halftime.

CSKA Moscow's top scorers were Daniel Hackett and Alexey Shved, both with 15 points.

Erick McCollum on the other hand had 13 points for Lokomotiv Kuban.

CSKA Moscow: Daniel Hackett 15, Alexey Shved 15 (10 AST), Nikola Milutinov 13 (8 REB), Marius Grigonis 12

Lokomotiv Kuban: Errick McCollum 13, Emchenko 11

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