Higher League Round 25 (Regular Season): Bars beat Shymkent by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 25 in the Higher League took place in Petropavlovsk. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Shymkent (18-5) to second ranked Bars (19-4) 69-66 in the game for the second place. Bars outrebounded Shymkent 53-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Shymkent. Bars have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-4 record having just one point less than leader Turan. Shymkent at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Bars are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Karaganda (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shymkent will play against Tigers-KazATU (#5) in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Shymkent (18-5) which hosted in Shymkent 4th placed ChelSU (9-14). Third ranked Shymkent had an easy win 65-48. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) stepped up and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Artem Parfenov chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Mikhail Mudragelya (193-2001) responded with 19 points. Shymkent maintains third place with 18-5 record behind leader Turan. ChelSU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tigers-KazATU. Shymkent will play against Tigers-KazATU (#5) in Astana in the next round. ChelSU will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Turan (19-3) which hosted in Turkistan their biggest opponent Bars (19-4). First ranked Turan had an easy win 85-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Alymzhan Maksutov nailed 28 points for the winning side. Maksim Nalogov came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Bars in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Turan. They maintain first place with 19-3 record. Loser Bars keep the second position with four games lost. Turan will meet Champ1on (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Bars will play against Karaganda (#7) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Tigers-KazATU beat ChelSU on the road 71-66. Karaganda won against Champ1on on its own court 69-64. Karaganda unfortunately lost to Tigers-KazATU in Astana 59-69.
The most impressive performance of 25th round was 11 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Sergei Bormatenkov of Turan.



Bars - Shymkent 69-66

The most exciting game of round 25 in the Higher League took place in Petropavlovsk. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Shymkent (18-5) to second ranked Bars (19-4) 69-66 in the game for the second place. Bars outrebounded Shymkent 53-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Victor Yuldashev (190-2002) added 20 points in the effort for Shymkent. Bars have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-4 record having just one point less than leader Turan. Shymkent at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Bars are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Karaganda (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shymkent will play against Tigers-KazATU (#5) in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bars: K.Lavrenko 19+5reb, S.Dyatlik 18+8reb+5ast, M.Nalogov 17+14reb+5ast, A.Alash 7+7reb+4ast, V.Yanchurov 6+2reb, R.Dedov 2+6reb+1ast
Shymkent: A.Shakirov 23+6reb+6ast, V.Yuldashev 20+4reb+1ast, B.Agabek 9+12reb, I.Bimendin 6+6reb+2ast, A.Vereshagin 6+5reb+2ast, A.Parfenov 2+2reb

ChelSU - Tigers-KazATU 66-71

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Tigers-KazATU (9-14) beat 4th placed ChelSU (9-14) in Kostanay 71-66 on Sunday. Tigers-KazATU made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and guard Roman Baybolov (188-2006) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Mikhail Mudragelya (193-2001) came up with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) added 13 points respectively for ChelSU in the defeat. Tigers-KazATU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated ChelSU. Tigers-KazATU will meet at home higher ranked Shymkent (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ChelSU will play against the league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tigers-KazATU: A.Akhmetzhan 31+12reb+1ast, R.Baybolov 11+7reb+3ast, I.Barabash 11+3reb, A.Serimbet 9+3reb+4ast, S.Zhumabay 7+2reb, A.Gussev 2+2reb
ChelSU: M.Mudragelya 23+7reb+4ast, M.Zhukov 13+3reb+3ast, S.Rovovoy 11+6reb, A.Fedotov 9+7reb+1ast, D.Tkach 6+3reb, A.Bogatyrev 4+1reb+2ast

Karaganda - Champ1on 69-64

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Champ1on (3-20) lost on the road to sixth ranked Karaganda (3-20) 69-64 on Sunday. Karaganda forced 19 Champ1on turnovers. Center Saveliy Shestak (200-2007) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Konstantin Teryukov (181-2000) accounted for 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Bektimir Tau (200-2007) came up with 13 points and 7 rebounds and center Mikhail Chopov (204-2006) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Champ1on in the defeat. Champ1on's coach Maxim Rahimov tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains sixth place with 3-20 record, which they share with defeated Champ1on. Champ1on lost their sixth game in a row. Karaganda will meet at home league's second-placed Bars in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Champ1on will play against the league's leader Turan (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karaganda: S.Shestak 20+17reb, K.Teryukov 18+7reb+6ast, R.Shterkel 12+2reb+1ast, M.Aukesh 8+4reb+1ast, Y.Ushol 5+2reb, A.Vlasov 4+2reb+2ast
Champ1on: B.Tau 13+7reb+1ast, R.Shabatura 11+3reb+2ast, T.Maligen 8+3reb+3ast, I.Krutous 8+3reb, M.Chopov 7+7reb+2ast, M.Maralbayev 7+1reb+1ast

Shymkent - ChelSU 65-48

An interesting game for Shymkent (18-5) which hosted in Shymkent 4th placed ChelSU (9-14). Third ranked Shymkent had an easy win 65-48. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to ChelSU's 22. Shymkent forced 23 ChelSU turnovers. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) stepped up and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and forward Artem Parfenov (198-1998) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Mikhail Mudragelya (193-2001) responded with 19 points and point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) scored 6 points and 6 rebounds. Shymkent maintains third place with 18-5 record behind leader Turan. ChelSU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tigers-KazATU. Shymkent will play against Tigers-KazATU (#5) in Astana in the next round. ChelSU will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: A.Parfenov 16+5reb, A.Shakirov 15+7reb+7ast, A.Ibrahimov 13+3reb+3ast, B.Agabek 8+4reb+1ast, I.Bimendin 3+3reb+4ast, A.Gaus 3+1reb
ChelSU: M.Mudragelya 19+3reb, S.Skabelkin 6+6reb, M.Zhukov 6+6reb+2ast, D.Kochetkov 6+6reb+1ast, D.Tkach 4+9reb, N.Astaturyan 3+2reb+1ast

Tigers-KazATU - Karaganda 69-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Tigers-KazATU's (9-14) home victory over bottom-ranked Karaganda (3-20) in Astana 69-59 on Monday. Tigers-KazATU forced 19 Karaganda turnovers. Forward Ruslanbek Marat (201-2005) nailed 8 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Ruslan Shterkel (179-2006) added 18 points respectively for Karaganda in the defeat. Tigers-KazATU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with ChelSU. Loser Karaganda dropped to the bottom. They share the position with Champ1on. Tigers-KazATU will meet at home higher ranked Shymkent (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Karaganda will play against the league's second-placed Bars (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tigers-KazATU: I.Barabash 15+1reb+4ast, A.Akhmetzhan 14+5reb+1ast, S.Zhumabay 9+4reb+1ast, R.Marat 8+14reb+1ast, T.Dauletbekov 8+2reb, A.Serimbet 7+2reb
Karaganda: R.Shterkel 18+4reb+2ast, M.Aukesh 15+13reb, I.Yusupzhanov 6+2reb+1ast, A.Vlasov 6+4reb+2ast, K.Teryukov 5+2reb, S.Shestak 5+8reb+1ast

Turan - Bars 85-61

An interesting game for Turan (19-3) which hosted in Turkistan their biggest opponent Bars (19-4). First ranked Turan had an easy win 85-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Bars' 28. They outrebounded Bars 48-29 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) nailed 28 points for the winning side and swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Turan players scored in double figures. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Bars in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Turan. They maintain first place with 19-3 record. Loser Bars keep the second position with four games lost. Turan will meet Champ1on (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Bars will play against Karaganda (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Turan: A.Maksutov 28+3reb+3ast, E.Zharkylov 19+9reb+2ast, B.Mammatrimov 11+14reb+1ast, S.Bormatenkov 11+12reb+6ast, A.Papshiv 8, A.Mzikyan 4+2reb
Bars: M.Nalogov 19+7reb+7ast, S.Dyatlik 18+7reb+1ast, A.Alash 10+5reb+2ast, K.Lavrenko 6+1reb, R.Dedov 5+1ast, D.Nurgaliev 3+7reb