Historical win for Lottomatica Roma
29-10-2009 08:35
Lottomatica Roma sent a statesment that echoed all around the competition by downing CSKA 69-74 in Moscow, Russia, in Group C on Wednesday. Roma stayed undefeated in Group C and registered its first win in the Russian capital in club history. Meanwhile, CSKA dropped to 1-1 and had its first home loss against a Italian team since Montepaschi Siena beat the Russian powerhouse on November 2, 2005.
Andre Hutson led the winners with 15 points. Kennedy Winston and Herve Toure each added 13 while Ibby Jaaber had 11 for Roma.
Zoran Planinic led CSKA with game-highs of 22 points and 7 rebounds. J.R. Holden added 12 while Ramunas Siskauskas had 10 for the hosts, that used a 17-2 run that get a 46-39 lead early in the third quarter.
Hutson and Rodrigo De La Fuente brought Roma back to life while Toure allowed the guests to get a 60-68 lead with 4 minutes left.
CSKA managed to get within 69-70 already in the final minute but a critical jumper by Toure and free throws by De La Fuente allowed Lottomatica to celebrate a historical win.
Andre Hutson led the winners with 15 points. Kennedy Winston and Herve Toure each added 13 while Ibby Jaaber had 11 for Roma.
Zoran Planinic led CSKA with game-highs of 22 points and 7 rebounds. J.R. Holden added 12 while Ramunas Siskauskas had 10 for the hosts, that used a 17-2 run that get a 46-39 lead early in the third quarter.
Hutson and Rodrigo De La Fuente brought Roma back to life while Toure allowed the guests to get a 60-68 lead with 4 minutes left.
CSKA managed to get within 69-70 already in the final minute but a critical jumper by Toure and free throws by De La Fuente allowed Lottomatica to celebrate a historical win.
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