CSKA beat Zenit in St. Petersburg and leads in final series
In the first match of the VTB United League playoff final, CSKA defeated Zenit on the road with a score of 82:80.
The Petersburgers, who were 20 points behind the army team, were able to bounce back and take the lead in the fourth quarter, but CSKA managed to maintain its advantage and take the victory.
Tony Jequiri was the top scorer of the match, scoring 19 points. Zenit's top scorer was Dwayne Bacon, who scored 28 points. The home team's defenseman Alexey Shved scored 5 points and made 3 assists.
With this victory, CSKA takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The second game will be held in St. Petersburg on May 29.
VTB United League
Final. First match
Zenit (Saint Petersburg) — CSKA — 80:82 (13:30, 23:18, 24:18, 20:16)
Zenit: Bacon (28 + 6 rebounds), White (15).
CSKA: Jekiri (19 + 10 rebounds), Trimble (16 + 7 assists), M'Baye (14), Jean-Charles (11).
May 27. St. Petersburg. "KSK Arena"
Series score: 0-1
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