CSKA defeated Mega in WINLINE Basket Cup group stage game on the road – 98:70 (26:17, 19:13, 22:20, 31:20).
Game progress
The game between the teams at CSKA Arena was the first international game in the WINLINE Basket Cup, with the young Serbian team sensationally beating the reigning VTB League champion. The clash in Belgrade was the first of Cup in the 2026. 6 consecutive points by Ivan Ukhov allowed the Moscow team to take the lead early on. The guard was supported by Melo Trimble and Luka Mitrovic in the paint. While Mega struggled to keep up in the first quarter, balanced basketball and polished teamwork allowed the guests to pull ahead by 15 points at the end of the second quarter.
After the halftime, CSKA continued to steadily increase the lead. The Russian team’s final advantage in assists is noteworthy – 31-12. On this evening, the Moscow team offense reached its full potential and ensured the top club’s revenge for its home loss ahead of schedule. Andreas Pistolis team won all quarters and stopped just one shot away from 100 points.
X-factor
Aleksandr Chadov made 18 points with 6 of 6 field-goals made with only 9:43 minuted in the game and became best scoring player of the game.
Facts
CSKA (3-1) gets first place at Group А, surpassing Mega (2-2) and PARMA (2-1).
Leaders
Mega: Bogoljub Markovic (12), Kyrell Luc (10)
CSKA: Aleksandr Chadov (18), Samson Ruzhentsev (16), Melo Trimble (14), Ivan Ukhov (12 + 5 rebounds + 6 assists), Livio Jean-Charles (10 + 6 подборов)
Next game
Uralmash (Russia) vs UNICS (Russia) on January 14.