Pari NN — CSKA, 02 February 2023

PRE-GAME BREAKDOWN

During the time that has passed by since the previous meeting, Pari NN has played three games. They managed to beat Parma Pari at home, defeated MBA on the road and stopped just a step away from the sensation, losing by one point to UNICS in Kazan.

The Red-Blues acted according to their usual plan: after practicing at the Basket Hall in Krylatskoye, the team flew from Sheremetyevo on an Aeroflot flight. Semen Antonov and Vladimir Karpenko, recovering from injuries, remained at home as well as Filipp Gafurov who is working out individually.

WORD TO THE COACH

Emil Rajkovic, CSKA head coach:

Nizhny plays much better recently, they were really close to win in Kazan. So they are very dangerous opponent, especially on their home court. Now on this stage every game is important. We have to play focused to bring the win home.

PAST MATCHUPS

Win-loss record: 37-4

2022-23 season games:

14-Nov-2022. CSKA – Pari NN: 107-63 (+44)
10-Jan-2023. Pari NN – CSKA: 79-109 (+30)

SHORT DOSSIER

BC Pari Nizhny Novgorod

Founded: 2000
Colors: white, black
Homecourt: Labor Unions Palace of Sports (5,000)
President: Sergey Panov
Head coach: Zoran Lukic
Website: www.nn-basket.ru
Accomplishments: VTB United League runner-ups (2014), Russian Championship runner-up (2014), Superleague B champion (2010), Russian Cup finalists (2011)