Lokomotiv Kuban secured a comfortable 96-79 home win over SBSK BC Samara in the VTB United League on January 25, 2026. This 17-point victory was a routine performance for the Kuban side, who used their depth and defensive pressure to pull away in the second half and claim another two points. Lokomotiv established control early with their trademark defensive intensity, forcing Samara into difficult shots. While Samara hung around for a while, a decisive third-quarter run by the hosts broke the game open. The win maintains Lokomotiv Kuban's strong position in the upper echelon of the VTB United League standings. For SBSK BC Samara, the loss continues a challenging season, highlighting their difficulties against the league's top-tier teams on the road.