PARMA vs CSKA, 05/02/2026

CSKA can become first Final Four participant in Perm

PARMA will host CSKA in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game on Thursday.

PARMA (Perm Region) vs CSKA (Moscow)

Time: 19:00 (17:00 Moscow time)

Place: Russia, Perm, UDS Molot

Broadcast: VK Video, WINLINE Basket Cup website

PARMA: The group stage of the Cup is entering the home stretch, and it’s time for the decisive games. Perm and Moscow are approaching the face-off as Group A leaders with a 3-1 record, but even a win does not guarantee Evgeny Pashutin team a spot in the Final Four. However, this will definitely happen in case of win against Mega in the last round. For now, PARMA is going through a difficult period, having 3 consecutive lossess at UDS Molot, where PARMA was unbeatable at the start of the season. In October, the Perm team beat CSKA there, but then the Moscow team defeated PARMA 3 games.

CSKA: In case of win in Perm, the Moscow team will become the first participant of the WINLINE Basket Cup Final Four, and overall, the tournament situation looks favorable. In theory, Andreas Pistolis team can advance from the group even in case of lose the remaining 2 games. CSKA has won 14 of its 14 VTB League games, including the recent over UNICS, its rival for the regular season title. Melon Trimble was named MVP of January. The Moscow team is on a roll.

CSKA defeats PARMA and advances to Final Four

CSKA defeated PARMA in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game on the road – 88:83 (21:26, 25:20, 19:8, 23:29).

Game progress

A win over PARMA would make CSKA the first participant of the WINLINE Basket Cup Final Four. A win wouldn’t guarantee the Perm team the advance, but it would bring as close as possible. Both teams came out with a serious attitude and equal for the entire game. In the first half, the hosts were better in three-pointers (56.3% vs. 23.5%), with Victor Sanders and Lev Svinin standing out. The Moscow team responded with consistent scoring in the paint (66.7%), with Luka Mitrovic performing well. After 20 minutes, the score was tied – 46:46.

In the third quarter, CSKA significantly increased the intensity of defense and organized a 12:2 run. Before the fourth quarter, the guests had a double-digit lead – 65:54 (only 8 points by PARMA in the quarter).

A short break had a positive effect on PARMA. The guard scored three-pointer and after that made 11 points in just 3 minutes. The Perm team made a comeback and the game went into the clutch.

Key moment

At the end of the game, CSKA’s sharpshooters finally came into senses. Long-range shots by Ivan Ukhov (twice) and Aleksandr Chadov allowed the Moscow team to take the lead in clutch. PARMA fought till the very end, but it all came down to tactical free throws, which CSKA made without any mistake.

X-factor

Ivan Ukhov had his best game in the Cup, scoring 15 points with 5 of 5 three-pointers made (his average in the previous 3 games – 9.0 points) in 17 minutes. CSKA guard also had 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Facts

CSKA secured first place in Group A and a spot in the Final Four.

The Moscow team started the tournament with the home loss to Mega, but then got a 4-game winning streak.

PARMA will battle Mega for the second place to the Final Four. A win by any score will guarantee the Russian club a place in the decisive stage of the tournament.

Leaders

PARMA: Victor Sanders (24 + 8 assists + 5 rebounds), Terrell Carter (22 + 7 rebounds), Lev Svinin (17)

CSKA: Luka Mitrovic (19 + 5 rebounds), Ivan Ukhov (13 + 5 assists), Melo Trimble (11), Antonius Cleveland (11), Aleksandr Chadov (10)

Next game

Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) vs Mega (Serbia) on February 11.