PGE Turow destroy visiting BC Astana for the initial win in VTB League. The Polish debutant needed 5 games to taste success and improved to 1-4 record. PGE Turow led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Aaron Cel (203-F-87) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds. Michal Chylinski (190-G-86, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. David Simon (208-C-82, college: IPFW) answered with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks and Rawle Marshall (201-SF-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Oakland) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for BC Astana. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. PGE Turow left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Neptunas and Azovmash. Loser BC Astana dropped to the third position with two games lost. PGE Turow will face higher ranked Lietuvos rytas in Vilnius in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BC Astana will play at home against BC Donetsk.
Almatinsky Legion celebrate Higher League title - 2 days ago
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Almatisnky Legion earned the Higher League title. They swept the championship series versus Kazygurt. Almatinsky Legion clinched an 84:72 victory in Game 2 to be crowned champions. Vyacheslav Raguyev (195-F-93) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Legion grabbed a 26:17 lead after the first period. However Kazygurt denied the deficit and tied things up at 36 heading into the second half. But Almatinsky Legion unloaded 46 points after the big break and raced to the victory. [read more]
Almatisnky Legion earned the Higher League title. They swept the championship series versus Kazygurt. Almatinsky Legion clinched an 84:72 victory in Game 2 to be crowned champions. Vyacheslav Raguyev (195-F-93) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Legion grabbed a 26:17 lead after the first period. However Kazygurt denied the deficit and tied things up at 36 heading into the second half. But Almatinsky Legion unloaded 46 points after the big break and raced to the victory. Anuar Shakirov (180-PG-00) produced 13 points for the champions. Maksutov answered with game-high 22 points for Kazygurt.
Kazygurt and Almatinsky Legion advance into Higher League Finals - 6 days ago
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Kazygurt and Almatinsky Legion entered Higher League Finals. Kazygurt swept the semifinal series versus Astana Tigers. Kazygurt recorded a 99:57 win in Game 2 to reach Finals. Maksutov scored 31 points to lead the effort.
In the meantime Almatinsky Legion celebrated a 103:94 road win over Okzhetpes to complete the sweep. Fadeykin stepped up with 29 points to pace the winners. [read more]
Kazygurt and Almatinsky Legion entered Higher League Finals. Kazygurt swept the semifinal series versus Astana Tigers. Kazygurt recorded a 99:57 win in Game 2 to reach Finals. Maksutov scored 31 points to lead the effort. In the meantime Almatinsky Legion celebrated a 103:94 road win over Okzhetpes to complete the sweep. Fadeykin stepped up with 29 points to pace the winners.
Astana and Barsy Atyrau enter Finals - 10 days ago
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Astana and Barsy Atyrau eased into National League Finals. They swept their respective semifinal series.
Astana knocked down Kaspiy Aktau 86:67 on the road to ensure the sweep. Kaspiy enjoyed a 22:16 lead after ten minutes but Astana quickly found the right rhythm. They went on a 31:10 run in the second period to surge ahead for good. Alexandr Zhigulin (205-F-94) tossed in 16 points, while Anthony Clemmons (186-PG-94, college: Iowa, agency: Octagon Europe) and Rustam Murzagaliyev (194-G... [read more]
Astana and Barsy Atyrau eased into National League Finals. They swept their respective semifinal series. Astana knocked down Kaspiy Aktau 86:67 on the road to ensure the sweep. Kaspiy enjoyed a 22:16 lead after ten minutes but Astana quickly found the right rhythm. They went on a 31:10 run in the second period to surge ahead for good. Alexandr Zhigulin (205-F-94) tossed in 16 points, while Anthony Clemmons (186-PG-94, college: Iowa, agency: Octagon Europe) and Rustam Murzagaliyev (194-G/F-92) had 14 points each for the winners. Robert Pan answered with 18 points for Kaspiy. Barsy Atyrau survived a low-scoring test versus Tobol 55:49 to complete the sweep. Da'Quan Cook (205-F-87, college: Z*Orangeville A's) chipped in 15 points to lead the visitors. Vasiliy Petrishinets (198-F-89) had 12 points for Tobol.
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