National League Round 28: Barsy Atyrau defeat Kaspiy Aktau in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

An interesting game for Barsy Atyrau (22-6) which played road game in Aktau against 4th ranked Kaspiy Aktau (8-16). First ranked Barsy Atyrau managed to get a 10-point victory 77-67. Barsy Atyrau made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Barsy Atyrau outrebounded Kaspiy Aktau 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Vladimir Ivanov (205-94) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). point guard Oleg Balashov (181-99) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Eugene Artison (206-95, college: USAO, agency: One Motive Sports) replied with 25 points and 6 rebounds for Kaspiy Aktau. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barsy Atyrau have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-6 record. Kaspiy Aktau lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kaspiy Aktau will play on the road against Tobol (#3) in Kostanay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Aktobe managed to get the fourth consecutive victory. This time newly promoted Aktobe outleveled fifth-ranked Almat.Legion in Alma-Ata 109-71. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 38-point difference proves that Aktobe was well-prepared to that game. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian Vladislav Gusak (202-95) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and Kent Hanson who added 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side swingman Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-99) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aktobe have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Almat.Legion. Almat.Legion lost fifteenth consecutive game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Kaspiy Aktau - Barsy Atyrau 67-77

An interesting game for Barsy Atyrau (22-6) which played road game in Aktau against 4th ranked Kaspiy Aktau (8-16). First ranked Barsy Atyrau managed to get a 10-point victory 77-67. Barsy Atyrau made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Barsy Atyrau outrebounded Kaspiy Aktau 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Vladimir Ivanov (205-94) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Point guard Oleg Balashov (181-99) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Barsy Atyrau players scored in double figures. American Eugene Artison (206-95, college: USAO, agency: One Motive Sports) replied with 25 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Roman Marchuk (198-93) added 7 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Kaspiy Aktau. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barsy Atyrau have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-6 record. Kaspiy Aktau lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kaspiy Aktau will play on the road against Tobol (#3) in Kostanay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kaspiy Aktau: E.Artison 25+6reb+1ast, D.Degtyarev 11+1ast, S.Aymurat 7+1ast, R.Marchuk 7+7reb+3ast, R.Lagutin 6+3reb+4ast, D.Orlenko 5+6reb+2ast
Barsy Atyrau: V.Ivanov 18+9reb, O.Balashov 17+7reb+1ast, P.Sizov 11+3reb+3ast, R.Cook 10+6reb+4ast, A.Akhmetzhan 8+3reb+2ast, C.Carter 6+3reb+5ast

Almat.Legion - Aktobe 71-109

Bottom-ranked Aktobe managed to get the fourth consecutive victory. This time newly promoted Aktobe outleveled fifth-ranked Almat.Legion in Alma-Ata 109-71. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 38-point difference proves that Aktobe was well-prepared to that game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Almat.Legion's 28 and made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Aktobe forced 29 Almat.Legion turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Almat.Legion was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian Vladislav Gusak (202-95) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Kent Hanson (198-97, college: Carleton) who added 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Aktobe players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-99) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and center Daniel Albrant (205-98) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aktobe have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Almat.Legion. Almat.Legion lost fifteenth consecutive game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Almat.Legion: T.Dzhunusov 20+8reb+1ast, D.Albrant 15+8reb, M.Rakovskih 11+3reb+2ast, V.Andrey 7+1reb+2ast, K.Dias 5+1reb+4ast, N.Timofeev 3+8reb
Aktobe: A.Papshiv 21+2reb+2ast, K.Hanson 21+10reb+3ast, V.Gusak 15+15reb+5ast, A.Emir 13, S.Rovovoy 13+5reb+1ast, V.Petrishinets 12+4reb+5ast



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