Weems, Hines lead CSKA to 10th win in Group F

CSKA Moscow stayed in the fight to win Top 16 Group F by downing FC Bayern Munich 77-70 in the Russian capital on Thursday. CSKA improved to 10-2 and could seal home-court advantage in the playoffs as soon as tonight if Real Madrid beats Maccabi Electra in Tel Aviv. Bayern dropped to 5-7, but still has a chance to reach the playoffs. Sonny Weems led the winners with 15 points. Nenad Krstic added 12 while Kyle Hines and Sasha Kaun each scored 10 for CSKA. Hines added 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Deon Thompson led Bayern with 14 points. Nihad Djedovic and Chevon Troutman each scored 13 for the guests, who outrebounded CSKA 23-35. Kaun shined early to give CSKA an 18-11 lead. A 0-7 run that Bryce Taylor capped with a triple tied it at 18-18, but Weems gave CSKA a 23-19 edge after 10 minutes. A 0-12 run that Malcolm Delaney capped with a jumper gave Bayern a 27-32 edge, but Weems and Jeremy Pargo helped CSKA restore a 38-34 edge at halftime. CSKA rolled after the break, boosted its margin to 66-49 through three quarter and only allowed Bayern to rally once the outcome was clear.