By Eurohoops team/info@eurohoops.net
CSKA Moscow recorded their third straight victory in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague as they beat Brose Bamberg on the road 92-76.
Once again Nando De Colo led the Russians with 20 points as they now stand on a 9-2 record in the Euroleague while Bamberg is on a 5-6 record.
The Key: The visiting squad made a crucial run in the third quarter thankfully to Cory Higgins. He scored 6 straight points earning a double-figures lead for CSKA 70-59 in that period as they never looked back.
The home team challenged powerhouse CSKA in the first quarter as they were trailing only 22-20 in that period thanks to Dorell Right who had 6 points and 3 boards.
They didn’t stop there as they made a 9-3 run to start the second quarter showing their intentions. However, De Colo hit 5 straight points in the last two minutes of the first half giving CSKA a small lead with 42-39.
In the second half, it was a one-way situation as the home team couldn’t keep up with CSKA. After the halftime break, the Russians stepped up their game, earning a comfortable win on the road.
The Star: Who else other than Nando De Colo? The French player finished the game with 20 points, 4 assists and 3 steals which were enough for 24 in PIR. His partner in a crime was Will Clyburn as he was 1 rebound away from the double-double, with 15 points and 9 boards.
Not enough: Augustine Rubit had only one miss from the field (5/6) finishing the game with 16 points and 4 rebounds.
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