UNICS Kazan defeated CSKA Moscow on the road (73-83) and swept the Muscovites in the regular season of the VTB League (2-0).
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It was a close game for three quarters (54-56), yet the visitors exploded in the final 10 minutes and outscored their opponents 19-27 to cruise to the win.
Jamar Smith led the winners with 15 points, with UNICS playing without Errick McCollum and Pierria Henry.
Nando De Colo and Sergio Rodriguez stood out for the losing squad, with 20 and 11 points, respectively.
UNICS Kazan improved to 17-4, whereas CSKA Moscow dropped to 19-4.
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