Higher League Round 2 (Regular Season): Shymkent hands first defeat to Tigers-KazATU

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tigers-KazATU in Astana on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Shymkent 85-64. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers-KazATU's 22. They outrebounded Tigers-KazATU 55-38 including 21 on the offensive glass. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Tigers-KazATU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Artem Parfenov (198-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in 20 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Roman Baybolov (188-2006) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Tigers-KazATU's coach Vladislav Gryzunkov gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Shymkent will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers-KazATU will play on the road against Turan in Turkistan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Karaganda supposed to be also worth to mention about. Bars played at the court of Karaganda. Bars smashed Karaganda 90-52. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 5 rebounds. Artem Kozyrkin contributed with 7 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Dias Katarbay (183-2001) replied with 16 points and 4 assists for Karaganda. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bars will play against Champ1on in Almaty in the next round where they are favorite. Karaganda will play on the road against ChelSU in Kostanay to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Almaty supposed to be also quite interesting. Turan played at the court of Champ1on. Turan smashed Champ1on 102-45 on Wednesday. Begzod Mammatrimov had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners. Bektimir Tau responded with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Turan will meet at home Tigers-KazATU in the next round. Champ1on will play against Bars in Petropavlovsk and hope to win that game.




Karaganda - Bars 52-90

The game in Karaganda supposed to be also worth to mention about. Bars played at the court of Karaganda. Bars smashed Karaganda 90-52. Bars dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Karaganda's 24. They outrebounded Karaganda 46-27 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bars players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Karaganda's players. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Artem Kozyrkin (185-1998) contributed with 7 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Bars players scored in double figures. Dias Katarbay (183-2001) replied with 16 points and 4 assists and swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Karaganda. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bars will play against Champ1on in Almaty in the next round where they are favorite. Karaganda will play on the road against ChelSU in Kostanay to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Karaganda: D.Katarbay 16+4reb+4ast, M.Aukesh 13+7reb+2ast, K.Teryukov 10+6reb, A.Esentaev 5+5reb+3ast, V.Fabrikantov 5+2reb+2ast, M.Kenzhegulov 3+2reb
Bars: D.Luchko 14+4reb, A.Alash 13+1ast, M.Nalogov 13+5reb+3ast, R.Dedov 12+1reb+3ast, B.Lysenko 10+5reb, S.Dyatlik 10+7reb+2ast

Champ1on - Turan 45-102

The game in Almaty supposed to be also quite interesting. Turan played at the court of Champ1on. Turan smashed Champ1on 102-45 on Wednesday. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Champ1on's 30. Turan forced 28 Champ1on turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Champ1on's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Turan made 7 blocks. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) chipped in 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Turan players scored in double figures. Bektimir Tau (200-2007) responded with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Mukhammed Maralbayev (194-2007) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Turan will meet at home Tigers-KazATU in the next round. Champ1on will play against Bars in Petropavlovsk and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Champ1on: M.Chopov 11+3reb, M.Maralbayev 10+2reb+4ast, B.Tau 7+14reb+4ast, I.Krutous 5+4reb+1ast, D.Tihonov 4+2reb, P.Sarychev 4+1reb+1ast
Turan: A.Maksutov 16+3reb+5ast, B.Mammatrimov 16+15reb+3ast, O.Usmanov 15+3reb+4ast, S.Bormatenkov 13+4reb, A.Mzikyan 11+3reb+2ast, E.Zharkylov 10+4reb+1ast

Tigers-KazATU - Shymkent 64-85

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tigers-KazATU in Astana on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Shymkent 85-64. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers-KazATU's 22. They outrebounded Tigers-KazATU 55-38 including 21 on the offensive glass. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Tigers-KazATU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Artem Parfenov (198-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. Guard Roman Baybolov (188-2006) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Tigers-KazATU's coach Vladislav Gryzunkov gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Shymkent will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers-KazATU will play on the road against Turan in Turkistan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tigers-KazATU: R.Baybolov 16+5reb+5ast, A.Akhmetzhan 15+8reb+2ast, T.Dzhunusov 10+4reb+1ast, A.Serimbet 8+2reb+2ast, I.Barabash 7+1ast, S.Zhumabay 4+2reb+3ast
Shymkent: A.Shakirov 20+4reb+7ast, A.Vereshagin 20+16reb+3ast, A.Parfenov 19+18reb+3ast, V.Yuldashev 16+5reb+4ast, B.Agabek 4+7reb+4ast, A.Ibrahimov 4+3reb+4ast