After 3 failed attempts this season, BC Khimki finally proved that they can defeat fellow Russian side Ural Great. The 2 teams have met twice in the Superleague and once in the opening game of their FEL Quarter-Final Play-Off series, all 3 contests going to the side from Perm.
This time honours went to BC Khimki, giving the Moscow based side a huge confidence boost going into the deciding game on 25th February.