National League Round 10 (Regular Season): Aktobe beat Barsy Atyrau by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the National League took place in Aktobe. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-3) to fifth ranked Aktobe (5-3) 98-97 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Barsy Atyrau. Aktobe forced 28 Barsy Atyrau turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jai Williams (206-1995, college: St.Joseph's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. point guard Shakir Smith (185-1992, college: ASU) contributed with 32 points and 7 assists for the winners. point guard Jarvis Garrett (182-1995, college: URI) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for Barsy Atyrau. Barsy Atyrau's coach Tigran Gyokchyan tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aktobe moved-up to fourth place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Astana Ac.. Aktobe are looking forward to face league's leader Irbis in Almaty in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Irbis (7-1) which hosted in Almaty 4th ranked Tobol (5-5). First ranked Irbis had an easy win 97-58. The former international forward Alexander Zhigulin (205-1994) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Robert Pan chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Anton Bykov (200-1989) responded with 14 points and 7 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. Irbis maintains first position with 7-1 record. Tobol lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Irbis will play against Aktobe (#4) on the road in the next round. Tobol will have a break next round.
The game in Aktobe was also quite interesting. Second ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Aktobe (5-3). Barsy Atyrau managed to secure a 7-point victory 96-89 on Monday. American players dominated also this game. Jarvis Garrett notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 assists and 9 steals to lead the effort. Barsy Atyrau's coach Tigran Gyokchyan used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points, 5 assists and 7 steals by Shakir Smith did not help to save the game for Aktobe. Barsy Atyrau maintains second position with 7-3 record having just two point less than leader Irbis, which they share with Astana Ac. Aktobe lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aktobe will play against the league's leader Irbis (#1) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 10 Almaty L. was beaten by Astana Ac. on the road 85-73. Astana Ac. won against Almaty L. on its own court 79-67.



Irbis - Tobol 97-58

An interesting game for Irbis (7-1) which hosted in Almaty 4th ranked Tobol (5-5). First ranked Irbis had an easy win 97-58. Irbis dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tobol's 38. Irbis forced 23 Tobol turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international forward Alexander Zhigulin (205-1994) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international center Robert Pan (202-1995) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Four Irbis players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Anton Bykov (200-1989) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Russian Dmitriy Doynikov (204-1994) scored 10 points and 7 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. Irbis maintains first position with 7-1 record. Tobol lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Irbis will play against Aktobe (#4) on the road in the next round. Tobol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Irbis: A.Zhigulin 22+8reb, L.Anderson 18+3reb+1ast, R.Pan 17+4reb+3ast, M.Myers 13+5reb+4ast, N.Giga 11+6reb+2ast, A.Kozyrkin 5+2reb+6ast
Tobol: A.Bykov 14+7reb+3ast, D.Doynikov 10+7reb+2ast, P.Ilyin 10+2reb+4ast, B.Adilbek 8+2reb+2ast, K.Dmitriy 7+10reb, S.Kuanov 5+2reb+2ast

Astana Ac. - Almaty L. 85-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Astana Ac. (7-3) beat at home 6th ranked Almaty L. (4-6) 85-73 on Monday. Astana Ac. forced 19 Almaty L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Russian Valeriy Likhodey (205-1986) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Russian center Igor Kanygin (207-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) supported him with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 22 points and 4 assists by Russian forward Hasan Kipkeev (200-2000) did not help to save the game for Almaty L.. Forward Nikita Timofeev (199-1998) added 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for lost side. Four Almaty L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astana Ac. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Barsy Atyrau. Almaty L. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Astana Ac. will meet bottom-ranked Irtysh (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Almaty L. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: V.Likhodey 22+9reb+2ast, I.Kanygin 17+1reb+3ast, M.Sarsengaliev 10+4reb+1ast, A.Orazbekov 9+3reb+8ast, V.Simonov 6+3reb+2ast, D.Vadim 5+3ast
Almaty L.: K.Hasan 22+3reb+4ast, N.Timofeev 17+6reb+3ast, S.Stanislav 10+9reb+3ast, D.Albrant 10+3reb, A.Chilikin 5+7reb+2ast, S.Daniil 4+4reb+4ast

Aktobe - Barsy Atyrau 89-96

The game in Aktobe was also quite interesting. Second ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Aktobe (5-3). Barsy Atyrau managed to secure a 7-point victory 96-89 on Monday. Barsy Atyrau shot 67.9 percent from the field. They also forced 28 Aktobe turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Barsy Atyrau especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated also this game. Point guard Jarvis Garrett (182-1995, college: URI) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 assists and 9 steals to lead the effort and forward Jamaure Gregg (201-1999, college: NSU) supported him with 19 points and 4 steals. Barsy Atyrau's coach Tigran Gyokchyan used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points, 5 assists and 7 steals by point guard Shakir Smith (185-1992, college: ASU) did not help to save the game for Aktobe. Center Jai Williams (206-1995, college: St.Joseph's) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Barsy Atyrau and five Aktobe players scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau maintains second position with 7-3 record having just two point less than leader Irbis, which they share with Astana Ac. Aktobe lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aktobe will play against the league's leader Irbis (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: J.Garrett 29+4reb+15ast, J.Gregg 19+3reb+2ast, V.Ivanov 11+8reb+1ast, V.Hendrix 10+3reb+3ast, K.Mahamtet 8+1reb+2ast, R.Bogdan 6+2reb+1ast
Aktobe: S.Smith 25+4reb+5ast, J.Williams 17+7reb+2ast, B.Sergei 13+3reb+3ast, B.Nazmutdinov 12+1reb+1ast, V.Petrishinets 10+10reb+3ast, K.Neff 8+2ast

Astana Ac. - Almaty L. 79-67

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Almaty L. (4-6) lost on the road to third ranked Astana Ac. (7-3) 79-67 on Tuesday. Astana Ac. outrebounded Almaty L. 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Astana Ac. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Russian Valeriy Likhodey (205-1986) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Sardal Abashidze (196-2002) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Russian forward Hasan Kipkeev (200-2000) did not help to save the game for Almaty L.. Russian Aleksey Chilikin (207-1993) added 7 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astana Ac. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Barsy Atyrau. Almaty L. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Astana Ac. will meet bottom-ranked Irtysh (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Almaty L. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: V.Likhodey 17+13reb+5ast, A.Sardal 16+6reb+1ast, A.Orazbekov 13+2reb+5ast, I.Kanygin 9+7reb+1ast, V.Simonov 8+2reb, I.Vladislav 6+6reb+1ast
Almaty L.: K.Hasan 18+5reb+5ast, N.Timofeev 10+3reb+1ast, F.Nikita 10+3reb+3ast, V.Andrey 7+1reb+1ast, S.Daniil 7+2reb+4ast, A.Chilikin 7+12reb+1ast

Aktobe - Barsy Atyrau 98-97

The most exciting game of round 10 in the National League took place in Aktobe. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Barsy Atyrau (7-3) to fifth ranked Aktobe (5-3) 98-97 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Barsy Atyrau. Aktobe forced 28 Barsy Atyrau turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jai Williams (206-1995, college: St.Joseph's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Shakir Smith (185-1992, college: ASU) contributed with 32 points and 7 assists for the winners. Point guard Jarvis Garrett (182-1995, college: URI) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Vante Hendrix (196-1998, college: CSUN, agency: Interperformances) added 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Barsy Atyrau. Four Barsy Atyrau players scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau's coach Tigran Gyokchyan tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aktobe moved-up to fourth place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Astana Ac.. Aktobe are looking forward to face league's leader Irbis in Almaty in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aktobe: S.Smith 32+1reb+7ast, J.Williams 24+12reb+5ast, B.Nazmutdinov 17+5reb+2ast, V.Petrishinets 9+5reb+2ast, A.Papshiv 7+4reb+2ast, K.Neff 6+1reb+3ast
Barsy Atyrau: J.Garrett 23+5reb+8ast, V.Hendrix 22+9reb+4ast, V.Ivanov 18+12reb+4ast, R.Bogdan 10+3reb+6ast, K.Mahamtet 7+4reb+1ast, M.Uapov 6+3reb+1ast