The visitors outrebounded Tsmoki by a staggering 52-19 margin to control the inside game. Krasnodar quickly put the game out of reach, racing to a 23-9 lead in the opening quarter. Moustapha Fall, who finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, had three dunks during the opening spurt as the Russians looked to score inside early and often.

Minsk, which shot only 37% from the field (23-61) never got closer than double digits the rest of the way. Vladimir Mihailovic led the home team with 18 points on 4-9 shooting from beyond the arc, but had little help as only one other player scored in double figures for the Belarusians (Devon Saddler, 11 points).

Head coach of "Tsmoki-Minsk" Rostislav Vergun:
I would say that we played too softly. The team was absolutely not to know after Sunday's game. Our desire and our aggressive energy  were not enough. In addition, there was a catastrophic fail on rebounds against players of this level. We had a good free attack, but the opponent is too easily get  his points.

Head coach of "Locomotive" Bob Donnewald:
I think we've done a good job, moved and shared the ball. 26 assists – that telling statistics. We were also good on rebounds and in defense. We will continue to prove our level, but it's a good start.


Tsmoki-Minsk - Lokomotiv - 66:97 (14-29, 16-20, 15-29, 19-19).
Tsmoki-Minsk: Saddler (11+3 as), Mihailovic (18+3 reb +3 steals), Trastsineski (6), Meshcharakou (5), Semianiuk (7+3 reb), Rush (3), Sarikopoulos (6), Kudrautsau (7), Beliankou (3).