Avtodor was 15 points behind during the first quarter, but then showed strong character and secured a strong-willed 97-87 win with a two-digit advantage over the current Italian champion due to 13-point run in the beginning of the last period.
Avtodor oriented not for a result but for the pre-season preparation suffered a 83-89 loss against Vanoli Cremona in the clutch of the high-scoring game of two running teams.