Zenit vs CSKA. Semifinals preview. Game 1
CSKA beat Yenisei 3-0 in their series and had the opportunity to rest before the semifinals with Zenit. However, it is still unclear which is better — to get rest or keep the game rhythm... Blue-whites guard Kyle Kuric, when asked about this at a press conference, said that both sides have their advantages, but it might have been better to hold the maximum number of meetings to introduce newcomers to the squad.
As for CSKA, the Army team rented Alexander Gankevich from Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of the playoffs, as well... the head coach was replaced. Emil Rajkovic gave up his place to Andreas Pistiolis, who had previously worked for many seasons in the staff of Dimitris Itoudis and is well acquainted with both the club and some of the players. Under the leadership of the new coach, the Moscow team have already won three confident victories over Yenisei.
The good news for CSKA is that Casper Ware has recovered from injury and is ready to help his team. Judging by the series with Krasnoyarsk, the American guard is really ready. Well, Zenit will also be ready for a confrontation with CSKA.
