Round-up: CSKA romp

The 2006 champions CSKA (7-1) had an easy time against the injury-plagued Polish champions (1-7), going ahead 21-13 in the first period and never looking back.

David Andersen led six players in double digits for the Russian champions with 17 points as ten of CSKA's 12 men were able to make it onto the scoresheet.

Tau Ceramica (5-3) recovered nicely from their first home loss in nearly two years by crushing Olympiacos (4-4) in Spain.

Mirza Teletovic led all scorers with 19 points for the hosts, including a crucial lay-up down the stretch as Tau outscored the Greeks 18-5 in the fourth quarter.

Efes Pilsen (5-3) stayed in a tight Group B race with a dominating home win over Cibona Zagreb (3-5) in Istanbul.

Drew Nicholas led all scorers with a solid 20-point game with Scoonie Penn adding 13 points and nine assists.

L. Rytas (6-2) held onto a share of the top spot in Group B with a comfortable win over visiting Armani Jeans Milano (2-6) in Vilnius.

Marijonas Petravicius put on an imposing shooting display, going 6-for-7 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line to finish the night with a game-leading 17 points.

Unicaja Malaga (6-2) maintained the other top position in the group with a 73-52 spanking of the visiting Aris TT (4-4).

Marcus Haislip shot an impressive 8-of-11 from the field to lead all scorers with 18 points.

French side Roanne (3-5) squeaked out a dramatic 84-81 home-win over bottom-basement Brose Baskets Bamberg (1-7).

Despite trailing by four with two minutes left in the game, Brion Rush (25 points) followed up a dramatic late-three pointer with a dunk to give the hosts the decisive advantage, while Marc Salyers (28 points, 6-for-7 on three-pointers, seven rebounds) led all scorers with a fantastic shooting performance.