Higher League Round 6: Bars lose to Shymkent

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Bars (5-1) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Shymkent (6-0) 90-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bars' 24. They outrebounded Bars 48-37 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) who scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Undefeated Shymkent have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Bars at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Almaty L..
Barsy 2 can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Altay (0-6) 123-55. It was a good game for forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds. Akylbek Oralbekov contributed with 18 points, 13 assists and 9 steals for the winners. Swingman Sergey Kononov (193-2006) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for Altay. Altay's coach Sergey Boriseev gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Barsy 2 (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Altay's sixth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
The game in Aktau was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Karaganda (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Caspiy Aktau (2-4). Karaganda defeated Caspiy Aktau 69-56 on Tuesday. Alexey Alyonushka had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Zahar Medovskoy with 17 points. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Loser Caspiy Aktau keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Aktobe 2 and ChelSU.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tigers-KazATU defeated ChelSU in Astana 79-76. Gotobeles smashed Irtysh at home 91-67. Almaty L. destroyed Aktobe 2 on the opponent's court 84-63.

ChelSU - Tigers-KazATU 76-79

Everything could happen in Kostanay at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Tigers-KazATU and 8th ranked ChelSU had identical 2-3 record. But ChelSU was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Astana 79-76 on Tuesday night. Tigers-KazATU looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Vadim Dots (185-2003) scored 26 points and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and center Rustam Lukmanov (197-1999) chipped in 15 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Tigers-KazATU's coach Mikhail Nohai used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Artem Pedko (191-2000) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Dmitry Tkach (193-2003) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers-KazATU (3-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Gotobeles. ChelSU at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Caspiy Aktau and Aktobe 2.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: A.Pedko 25+10reb+5ast, S.Alexandr 18+1reb+1ast, T.Dmitry 12+6reb+2ast, M.Arsen 10+8reb+2ast, Z.Maxim 5+1reb+1ast, F.Artem 4+8reb
Tigers-KazATU: D.Vadim 26+4reb+2ast, L.Rustam 15+15reb, V.Pavel 12+4reb+7ast, E.Kairat 10+8reb+3ast, A.Dinislam 8+5reb+2ast, A.Nurislam 3+2reb

Bars - Shymkent 66-90

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Bars (5-1) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Shymkent (6-0) 90-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bars' 24. They outrebounded Bars 48-37 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) who scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and forward Artem Parfenov (196-1998) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Shymkent have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Bars at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Almaty L..
Top scorers:
Bars: M.Nalogov 24+15reb+3ast, A.Parfenov 13+9reb, A.Anatoly 11+2reb+1ast, R.Dedov 8+3reb+3ast, D.Sergey 7+5reb+7ast, S.Rovovoy 3+3reb
Shymkent: A.Maksutov 32+5reb+3ast, A.Shakirov 16+8reb+7ast, Z.Kadyr 13+10reb+5ast, A.Vereshagin 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Victor 8+5reb, T.Gergert 5+5reb+1ast

Caspiy Aktau - Karaganda 56-69

The game in Aktau was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Karaganda (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Caspiy Aktau (2-4). Karaganda defeated Caspiy Aktau 69-56 on Tuesday. Karaganda forced 26 Caspiy Aktau turnovers. Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Konstantin Teryukov (181-2000) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) with 17 points and guard Zhanibek Dzhakauov (172-2002) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Loser Caspiy Aktau keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Aktobe 2 and ChelSU.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: M.Zahar 17+1reb, D.Zhanibek 10+4reb+4ast, N.Damir 10+5reb+1ast, B.Bekzat 7+9reb+1ast, R.Artem 5+5reb+3ast, S.Temirlan 4+4reb
Karaganda: A.Alexey 22+12reb+5ast, T.Konstantin 17+4reb+3ast, K.Dias 11+6ast, N.Zhanibek 9+4reb+3ast, Z.Dias 6+1reb, E.Askar 4+10reb+2ast

Gotobeles - Irtysh 91-67

There was a surprise result in Nur-Sultan where ninth ranked Gotobeles (3-3) smashed one of their biggest challengers Irtysh (3-3) 91-67 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Irtysh 49-35 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gotobeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Victor Verzun (197-2001) had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Daulet Bekbauov (191-1999) chipped in 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Gotobeles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Shahmurat Satkeev (198-1997) with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Vadim Bagrov (187-2000) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Irtysh's coach Zhuldys Baydusenova already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Gotobeles moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Tigers-KazATU.
Top scorers:
Irtysh: Z.Shakhnazar 12+3reb, S.Satkeev 12+5reb+3ast, B.Vadim 10+5reb+4ast, I.Ruslan 9+4reb+1ast, Y.Artyom 7+5reb+2ast, N.Gushchin 6+6reb+1ast
Gotobeles: V.Victor 29+14reb+6ast, B.Daulet 19+12reb+5ast, N.Adil 17+7reb+1ast, Z.Eset 12+11reb+5ast, A.Zarykkan 5+1ast, B.Abay 4+1reb

Aktobe 2 - Almaty L. 63-84

Very expected game when 9th ranked Aktobe 2 (2-4) was rolled over at home by third ranked Almaty L. (5-1) 84-63 on Tuesday. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Aktobe 2's 28. Almaty L. forced 26 Aktobe 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Center Daniel Albrant (205-1998) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nikita Timofeev (199-1998) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Almaty L. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Baynazar Omarov (185-2004) with 21 points and 8 steals and guard Chingiz Doskeev (185-2005) scored 11 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Almaty L. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bars. Aktobe 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Caspiy Aktau and ChelSU.
Top scorers:
Aktobe 2: O.Baynazar 21+4reb+1ast, D.Chingiz 11+3reb+4ast, U.Kairat 9+6reb+2ast, A.Bibarys 7+1reb+2ast, L.Nikita 6+5reb+1ast, S.Yegor 4+1ast
Almaty L.: D.Albrant 21+9reb+1ast, N.Timofeev 19+5reb+1ast, K.Dias 13+4reb+6ast, V.Andrey 10+4reb+1ast, S.Sardar 7+1reb+3ast, S.Daniil 6+4reb+6ast

Barsy 2 - Altay 123-55

Barsy 2 can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Altay (0-6) 123-55. Barsy 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 106 of its points in the paint compared to Altay's 34. Barsy 2 forced 44 Altay turnovers and had a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Altay's players. It was a good game for forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds. Guard Akylbek Oralbekov (186-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 assists and 9 steals for the winners. Five Barsy 2 players scored in double figures. Swingman Sergey Kononov (193-2006) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Sergey Ivanov (178-1998) added 13 points and 4 steals in the effort for Altay. Altay's coach Sergey Boriseev gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Barsy 2 (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Altay's sixth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Altay: K.Sergey 18+14reb+2ast, I.Sergey 13+4reb+1ast, K.Zhandos 12+2reb+2ast, S.Danil 6+7reb+3ast, P.Maxim 3, F.Nikita 3+8reb+5ast
Barsy 2: M.Begzod 35+14reb+1ast, O.Akylbek 18+4reb+13ast, M.Aibolat 16+7reb+2ast, M.Alisher 15+6reb+5ast, I.Sabyrzhan 12+6reb+10ast, S.Islam 12+7reb+3ast



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