CSKA Moscow wins the Russian Cup

CSKA - Unics 80:74
CSKA triumphed at the Russian Cup Final Four. The Moscow team held off the defending champions Unics in front of the home fans. Sasha Kaun (211-C-85) and Viktor Khryapa (204-F/G-82) accounted for 14 points each to lead CSKA to the victory.
CSKA dominated in the paint early in the encounter. Viktor Khryapa and Sasha Kaun helped CSKA gain a 25:19 lead at the first intermission. Unics adjusted their defense in the second period and worked their way back into the contest. The Kazan outfit erased the deficit and moreover gained a 32:31 lead. Holden exploded with five points in a row to retain the advantage. CSKA maintained the lead and enjoyed a 41:35 lead at halftime. CSKA boosted the gap to 12 points early in the third period. But Unics stayed concentrated and cut the margin back to 6 points with one quarter to go. Unics trimmed the distance to just one point before Holden fired from beyond the arc establishing a 71:67 lead. CSKA controlled the situation from now and celebrated a well-deserved win at the end.
Ramunas Siskauskas (197-G-78) produced 13 points for CSKA. Terrell Lyday (190-G-79, college: BYU) responded with 21 points for Unics. Maciej Lampe (210-C-85) had 18 points and 7 rebounds in defeat.
Spartak Saint Petersburg earned the third spot as they outscored Khimky 76:74 in the consolation final. James White (198-G-84, agency: Court Side, college: Cincinnati) celebrated victory at the Gatorade Slam Dunk Contest.

CSKA: Sasha Kaun 14, Viktor Khryapa 14, Ramunas Siskauskas 13
Unics: Terrell Lyday 21, Maciej Lampe 18