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.