National League Round 16 of Regular Season

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Astana was quite interesting. 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (11-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Astana Ac. (9-13). Astana Ac. managed to secure a 9-point victory 69-60 on Sunday. 26 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Magzhan Sarsengaliev (187-2002) fired 20 points for the winners. The former international point guard Alexander Orazbekov (180-2002) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws). The former international forward Ramazan Samsin (200-2002) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astana Ac. maintains sixth position with 9-13 record. Barsy Atyrau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Astana Ac. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Aktobe (#8) at home in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Astana was also worth to mention about. 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (11-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Astana Ac. (9-13). Astana Ac. did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-60. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Alexander Orazbekov (180-2002) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Sardal Abashidze contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Bell Basketball) replied with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Barsy Atyrau. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astana Ac. maintains sixth position with 9-13 record. Barsy Atyrau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Astana Ac. will play against bottom-ranked Aktobe (#8) at home in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Astana Ac. - Barsy Atyrau 69-60

The game in Astana was quite interesting. 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (11-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Astana Ac. (9-13). Astana Ac. managed to secure a 9-point victory 69-60 on Sunday. 26 personal fouls committed by Barsy Atyrau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Magzhan Sarsengaliev (187-2002) fired 20 points for the winners. The former international point guard Alexander Orazbekov (180-2002) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws). The former international forward Ramazan Samsin (200-2002) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and Alexandr Ermakov (-2005) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astana Ac. maintains sixth position with 9-13 record. Barsy Atyrau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Astana Ac. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Aktobe (#8) at home in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: M.Sarsengaliev 20+1reb+1ast, S.Abashidze 12+4reb, A.Orazbekov 12+3reb+6ast, A.Suleimenov 9+5reb+1ast, V.Isaenko 6+6reb+1ast, V.Simonov 5+5reb+2ast
Barsy Atyrau: R.Samsin 22+6reb, A.Ermakov 16+7reb+2ast, A.Omarov 9+1reb, K.Charleston 7+4reb+3ast, B.Baktygali 3+1ast, A.Kuantaev 3+2reb+1ast

Astana Ac. - Barsy Atyrau 79-60

The game in Astana was also worth to mention about. 4th ranked Barsy Atyrau (11-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Astana Ac. (9-13). Astana Ac. did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-60. Astana Ac. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Barsy Atyrau's 22. Barsy Atyrau was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Alexander Orazbekov (180-2002) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Forward Sardal Abashidze (196-2002) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Bell Basketball) replied with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Ramazan Samsin (200-2002) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Barsy Atyrau. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astana Ac. maintains sixth position with 9-13 record. Barsy Atyrau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Astana Ac. will play against bottom-ranked Aktobe (#8) at home in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play against Caspiy Aktau (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astana Ac.: A.Orazbekov 24+5reb+4ast, V.Simonov 13+4reb, S.Abashidze 11+7reb+2ast, A.Suleimenov 9+3reb+4ast, V.Isaenko 6+4reb+2ast, S.Aubakirov 4+3reb+1ast
Barsy Atyrau: K.Charleston 10+9reb+5ast, R.Samsin 10+6reb, A.Ermakov 10+2reb+3ast, A.Kuantaev 7+4reb, B.Baktygali 6+3reb+3ast, A.Oralbekov 6+1reb