VIDEO. Karasev vs. Shved: 1st Playoff Showdown

The VTB United League’s two most talented Russians are going head-to-head in the postseason.

Sergey Karasev’s Zenit won the first duel (99-95) as the St. Petersburg forward put up 21 points, five assists and three rebounds. Alexey Shved’s Khimki may not have won, but he set a new personal high in the playoffs with 31 points, adding seven assists. Game 2 is tomorrow.