CSKA earned a comfortable victory in the opening game at the Gomelsky Cup traditional tournament. The hosts rallied past Laboral Kutxa in the semifinal clash. Cory Higgins provided 17 points to pace the Russian powerhouse. CSKA dropped 27 points in the first period to open a 9-point lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second period. CSKA built a 53:42 halftime lead. CSKA stretched the gap in the third term. They boosted the margin at 18-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win 102:74.