Higher League Round 6 (Regular Season): Bars hand first loss to Turan

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Turan (4-1) in Turkistan on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Bars (6-0) 76-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Turan. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. point guard Anatoly Alash (175-2003) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) replied with 22 points and 9 assists for Turan. Undefeated Bars have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Turan at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked ChelSU (3-2) against fourth ranked Shymkent (3-2) on Sunday night. Visiting ChelSU was defeated by Shymkent in a tough game in Shymkent 86-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ChelSU. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Anuar Shakirov chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Alexander Papshiv (191-1991) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Shymkent moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated ChelSU.
Tigers-KazATU's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Karaganda (0-5) 55-48 on Sunday. Askar Akhmetzhan notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Medeu Aukesh did not help to save the game for Karaganda. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers-KazATU (1-4) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Champ1on. It was Karaganda's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.




Tigers-KazATU - Karaganda 55-48

Tigers-KazATU's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Karaganda (0-5) 55-48 on Sunday. Forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Shyndos Zhumabay (187-2005) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) did not help to save the game for Karaganda. Dias Katarbay (183-2001) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers-KazATU (1-4) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Champ1on. It was Karaganda's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigers-KazATU: A.Akhmetzhan 28+11reb+3ast, S.Zhumabay 13+7reb+2ast, A.Serimbet 6+1reb+5ast, T.Sharimov 4+3reb, A.Gussev 2+5reb+1ast, R.Baybolov 2+5reb+1ast
Karaganda: M.Aukesh 18+7reb+2ast, D.Katarbay 7+5reb+4ast, Y.Ushol 6+1reb+1ast, A.Vlasov 5+2reb, M.Kenzhegulov 5, K.Teryukov 5+7reb+1ast

Shymkent - ChelSU 91-86

Very important is a road loss of third ranked ChelSU (3-2) against fourth ranked Shymkent (3-2) on Sunday night. Visiting ChelSU was defeated by Shymkent in a tough game in Shymkent 86-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ChelSU. Shymkent made 31-of-41 charity shots (75.6 percent) during the game, while ChelSU only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded ChelSU 55-35 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Shymkent players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. ChelSU was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Alexander Papshiv (191-1991) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Vasiliy Belozor (186-2001) scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Shymkent moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated ChelSU.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: A.Vereshagin 28+21reb+5ast, A.Shakirov 26+8reb+4ast, V.Yuldashev 17+3reb+3ast, B.Agabek 10+6reb+4ast, A.Ibrahimov 5+7reb+2ast, A.Parfenov 5+6reb+3ast
ChelSU: A.Papshiv 28+11reb+4ast, V.Belozor 26+5reb+5ast, M.Zhukov 16+5reb+2ast, A.Fedotov 5+3reb+1ast, N.Astaturyan 4+2reb, A.Bogatyrev 4+5reb+2ast

Turan - Bars 71-76

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Turan (4-1) in Turkistan on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Bars (6-0) 76-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Turan. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Anatoly Alash (175-2003) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) replied with 22 points and 9 assists and power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Turan. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bars have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Turan at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Bars: M.Nalogov 21+13reb+7ast, A.Alash 19+7reb+2ast, A.Kozyrkin 14+2reb+8ast, S.Dyatlik 12+4reb, S.Rovovoy 8+2reb+4ast, D.Luchko 2+1reb+2ast
Turan: A.Maksutov 22+3reb+9ast, B.Mammatrimov 18+10reb+1ast, E.Zharkylov 13+5reb+2ast, S.Bormatenkov 10+9reb+2ast, D.Tanirbergen 8+2reb+1ast, S.Erkinbayev 0