Khimki Moscow Region defeated Olimp Chelyabinsk 80–72 in a Basketball Super League 1 clash on May 15, 2026, using a dominant third quarter to overcome a stubborn opponent. The win kept Khimki’s push for a top playoff seed alive as the regular season wound down.

Match Overview

Held at Khimki’s home arena, the game was a battle of contrasting styles. Khimki leaned on their experienced roster and half‑court execution, while Olimp relied on energy and transition opportunities. The first half was tightly contested, with Olimp even taking a brief lead late in the second quarter, but Khimki responded with an 8‑0 run to go into halftime up 42–38.

Key Moments

Everything changed after the break. Khimki’s defense smothered Olimp’s guards, forcing three turnovers in the first four minutes of the third quarter. That sparked a 14‑2 surge that pushed the lead to 18 points. Olimp never got closer than eight points in the fourth, as Khimki’s size advantage on the glass (38 rebounds to 29) proved too much to overcome.

• Defensive lockdown: Khimki held Olimp to just 11 points in the third quarter.
• Bench contribution: Khimki’s reserves outscored Olimp’s 24–12, providing crucial energy.
• Free‑throw disparity: Khimki attempted 22 free throws to Olimp’s 12, capitalizing on foul trouble in the paint.

Standout Players

Khimki’s center was a force inside, recording a double‑double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, along with 3 blocks. His counterpart at power forward added 14 points and 8 boards. For Olimp, the point guard had 18 points and 6 assists but struggled with 5 turnovers under pressure.

Season Impact

The victory moved Khimki to 21–7, keeping them in second place behind league leaders CSKA‑2. Olimp fell to 11–17, their playoff hopes fading as the gap to the top eight widened. Khimki will look to build on this momentum in their next road test against a direct rival for seeding.