National League Round 10 (Regular Season): Leader Barsy Atyrau loses to Tobol

National League is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 10 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Barsy Atyrau (10-4) recorded its fourth loss in Kostanay on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fourth ranked Tobol (8-4) 80-78. Tobol looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Vassiliy Petrishinets (198-1989) chipped in 21 points. American guard Aamer Muhammad (185-2001, college: Troy) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Barsy Atyrau's coach Alexandr Lyssyak tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tobol moved-up to third place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Tobol are looking forward to face Aktobe (#7) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Kostanay. Fourth ranked Tobol (8-4) saved a 2-point victory at home edging top-ranked Barsy Atyrau (10-4) 78-76 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. Vassiliy Petrishinets contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Aamer Muhammad (185-2001, college: Troy) replied with 29 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for Barsy Atyrau. Barsy Atyrau's coach Alexandr Lyssyak tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tobol moved-up to third place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Tobol will play against Aktobe (#7) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
An interesting game was played in Pavlodar where host Irtysh (#8) won against 5th ranked Caspiy Aktau with 17-point difference 86-69 on Monday evening. Nazim Adylbekov had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Maksim Marchuk responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Irtysh have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 3-11 record. Loser Caspiy Aktau keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Irtysh will meet at home league's second-placed Irbis in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Caspiy Aktau will play against Astana Ac. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Astana Ac. was defeated by Almaty L. in a road game 85-72. Almaty L. smashed Astana Ac. at home 96-77. Caspiy Aktau won against Irtysh on the opponent's court 70-62.



Almaty L. - Astana Ac. 85-72

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Astana Ac. (4-10) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Almaty L. (7-4) 85-72 on Saturday. Almaty L. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Almaty L. made 9 blocks. The former international point guard Daniil Severgin (183-2005) scored 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nikita Fedchenko (190-2004) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Almaty L.'s coach Iakov Fokin used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Amirali Suleimenov (192-2003) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Valeriy Simonov (194-2002) scored 11 points. Four Astana Ac. players scored in double figures. Almaty L. maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Astana Ac. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Almaty L. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astana Ac. will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: A.Suleimenov 14+5reb+6ast, A.Amangeldinov 12+3reb+2ast, Z.Medovskoy 12+4reb+1ast, V.Simonov 11+4reb+2ast, M.Sayranov 8+8reb, V.Dots 6+2reb
Almaty L.: D.Severgin 37+5reb+7ast, N.Timofeev 11+5reb+1ast, N.Fedchenko 10+7reb+4ast, D.Sviridov 8+4reb+1ast, D.Kalymbetov 6+1reb+1ast, S.Sakhipov 5+2reb+1ast

Tobol - Barsy Atyrau 80-78

Top ranked Barsy Atyrau (10-4) recorded its fourth loss in Kostanay on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fourth ranked Tobol (8-4) 80-78. Tobol looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Vassiliy Petrishinets (198-1989) chipped in 21 points. American guard Aamer Muhammad (185-2001, college: Troy) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Bell Basketball) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Barsy Atyrau players scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau's coach Alexandr Lyssyak tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tobol moved-up to third place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Tobol are looking forward to face Aktobe (#7) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: A.Muhammad 23+5reb+8ast, K.Charleston 17+8reb+5ast, R.Samsin 15+5reb+1ast, A.Omarov 11+2reb, M.Uapov 9+2reb+1ast, A.Oralbekov 3+2reb+3ast
Tobol: V.Petrishinets 21+3reb+1ast, D.Flannigan 20+7reb, P.Ilyin 11+4reb+2ast, A.Bitenov 8+4reb+4ast, B.Nazmutdinov 6+2reb+6ast, S.Kuanov 6+3reb+10ast

Almaty L. - Astana Ac. 96-77

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Almaty L. (7-4) smashed at home 6th ranked Astana Ac. (4-10) 96-77 on Sunday. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Astana Ac.'s 34. Almaty L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Nikita Timofeev (199-1998) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nikita Fedchenko (190-2004) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Almaty L. players scored in double figures. Almaty L.'s coach Iakov Fokin used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Amirali Suleimenov (192-2003) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Almaty L. maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Astana Ac. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Almaty L. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astana Ac. will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: A.Suleimenov 20+7reb+3ast, Z.Medovskoy 13+5reb+2ast, V.Simonov 10+4reb+3ast, M.Sayranov 9+4reb+1ast, I.Pestov 7+2reb+1ast, S.Aubakirov 6+2reb+1ast
Almaty L.: N.Timofeev 20+6reb+4ast, D.Albrant 18+6reb, N.Fedchenko 16+9reb+3ast, D.Severgin 11+2reb+2ast, D.Kalymbetov 11+1ast, A.Volkov 6+2reb

Tobol - Barsy Atyrau 78-76

Important game to mention about took place in Kostanay. Fourth ranked Tobol (8-4) saved a 2-point victory at home edging top-ranked Barsy Atyrau (10-4) 78-76 on Sunday evening. Tobol made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Vassiliy Petrishinets (198-1989) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Aamer Muhammad (185-2001, college: Troy) replied with 29 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) and his fellow American import Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Bell Basketball) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Barsy Atyrau. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau's coach Alexandr Lyssyak tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tobol moved-up to third place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Tobol will play against Aktobe (#7) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barsy Atyrau: A.Muhammad 29+3reb+7ast, K.Charleston 12+10reb+7ast, B.Rabchenyuk 12+1reb+3ast, R.Samsin 11+4reb, A.Omarov 6+6reb, A.Oralbekov 2+1reb+3ast
Tobol: V.Petrishinets 19+6reb+1ast, P.Ilyin 15+4reb+6ast, A.Bitenov 14+1ast, D.Flannigan 14+16reb+2ast, K.Dvirnyi 6+2reb+2ast, B.Nazmutdinov 6+7reb+5ast

Irtysh - Caspiy Aktau 86-69

An interesting game was played in Pavlodar where host Irtysh (#8) won against 5th ranked Caspiy Aktau with 17-point difference 86-69 on Monday evening. Forward Nazim Adylbekov (200-2001) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Irtysh players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international guard Maksim Marchuk (195-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American power forward LaDarius Marshall (201-1999, college: Alcorn St.) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Irtysh have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 3-11 record. Loser Caspiy Aktau keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Irtysh will meet at home league's second-placed Irbis in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Caspiy Aktau will play against Astana Ac. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: M.Marchuk 19+10reb+6ast, L.Marshall 18+10reb+1ast, R.Marchuk 18+5reb+2ast, A.Rolgeyzer 6+2ast, A.Narimanov 5+3reb, K.Neff 2+3reb+2ast
Irtysh: A.Alyonushka 17+7reb+4ast, M.Shamuratov 16+1reb+4ast, N.Adylbekov 15+12reb+2ast, A.Isagulov 13+5reb+6ast, N.Gushchin 11+3reb+1ast, R.Izmaylov 8+2reb+1ast

Irtysh - Caspiy Aktau 62-70

Rather expected game in Pavlodar where 8th ranked Irtysh (3-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Caspiy Aktau (7-7) 70-62 on Tuesday. American power forward LaDarius Marshall (201-1999, college: Alcorn St.) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Maksim Marchuk (195-1994) chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Nazim Adylbekov (200-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and guard Ali Isagulov (186-2004) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Caspiy Aktau maintains fifth position with 7-7 record. Loser Irtysh stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Caspiy Aktau will meet Astana Ac. (#6) on the road in the next round. Irtysh will play against the league's second-placed Irbis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Irtysh: N.Adylbekov 14+16reb, A.Isagulov 14+6reb+6ast, V.Bagrov 11+2ast, A.Alyonushka 8+9reb+2ast, R.Izmaylov 6+1reb, M.Shamuratov 6+2reb+3ast
Caspiy Aktau: L.Marshall 20+10reb+1ast, M.Marchuk 13+13reb+3ast, R.Marchuk 12+7reb+5ast, K.Neff 9+2reb, Z.Dzhakauov 8+4reb+5ast, A.Rolgeyzer 4+1reb