By Antigoni Zachari / info@eurohoops.net
CSKA Moscow swept Zenit St. Petersburg (3-0) while Khimki Moscow fought hard against Unics Kazan (3-1) in the VTB League semifinals and now the stage is set for both winners to face each other in the finals.
The big matchup of the season tips off June 5th in CSKA‘s court and both Moscow residents are thirsty for the title!
MVP
Alexey Shved, Khimki Moscow
As always, Season MVP Alexey Shved delivered in the semifinals series against Unics Kazan. The Russian star averaged 28 points in four games, making an incredible presence as Khimki sealed a place in the finals against feisty Unics.
CSKA Completes another sweep, this time over Zenit
The reigning EuroLeague and VTB League champions are going through a “honeymoon” period this May. Their energy was more than visible in the series against Zenit St. Petersburg, as the Army Team advanced in the finals with one more sweep, even though Zenit showed a tough character in all of the games.
Dimitris Itoudis’ squad managed to outlast the final game of the semis with a tight 69-68 win and sealed its ticket for yet another presence in the final. Now it remains to be seen if CSKA can fight back fellow Moscow competitor Khimki for one more title this season.