Higher League Round 26 (Regular Season): Tigers-KazATU lose to Shymkent in the game between Top 4 teams

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Very significant was Shymkent's (#3, 21-5) victory against 4th ranked Tigers-KazATU (10-15) 91-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tigers-KazATU. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers-KazATU's 32. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bars. Tigers-KazATU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 15 games lost.
Higher League top team - Turan (23-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked ChelSU (9-16) in Kostanay 90-69. Guard Kazybek Serikbay (188-2003) notched 27 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Alymzhan Maksutov supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Turan's coach Yunus Irismetov felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 5 assists by point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) did not help to save the game for ChelSU. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record. ChelSU lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost.
Higher League top team - Turan (23-3) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Karaganda (3-23) in Turkistan 92-63. The best player for the winners was Alymzhan Maksutov who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Coach Yunus Irismetov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Saveliy Shestak produced 14 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record. Karaganda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. They share the position with Champ1on.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 26: Shymkent destroyed Karaganda on the opponent's court 90-55. Champ1on unfortunately lost to Tigers-KazATU in a home game 71-83. Champ1on was rolled over Shymkent on the road 41-88. Bars crushed ChelSU on its own court 72-52. Turan smashed Champ1on in Turkistan 72-26. Karaganda lost to Bars at home 48-64.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 5 rebounds by Bogdan Lysenko of Bars.



Karaganda - Shymkent 55-90

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Karaganda (3-23) was crushed at home by third ranked Shymkent (21-5) 90-55 on Tuesday. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Karaganda's 26. Shymkent forced 19 Karaganda turnovers and outrebounded them 54-34 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Karaganda's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) who had a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Coach Muslim Shakirov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Center Saveliy Shestak (200-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bars. Karaganda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. They share the position with Champ1on.
Top scorers:
Karaganda: I.Yusupzhanov 13+3reb+3ast, S.Shestak 13+11reb, M.Aukesh 9+10reb+1ast, R.Shterkel 7+2reb+1ast, Y.Ushol 4+1reb, N.Ilbishev 3+1reb
Shymkent: A.Shakirov 18+13reb+10ast, A.Vereshagin 18+8reb+2ast, V.Yuldashev 12+7reb, A.Gaus 9+2reb+2ast, I.Bimendin 7+1reb+2ast, B.Agabek 6+8reb+2ast

ChelSU - Turan 69-90

Higher League top team - Turan (23-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked ChelSU (9-16) in Kostanay 90-69. Guard Kazybek Serikbay (188-2003) notched 27 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Turan's coach Yunus Irismetov felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 5 assists by point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) did not help to save the game for ChelSU. Guard Dmitry Kochetkov (187-2005) added 12 points for the hosts. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record. ChelSU lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: M.Zhukov 16+3reb+5ast, D.Kochetkov 12+3reb+1ast, A.Fedotov 10+2reb+2ast, S.Skabelkin 8+4reb+1ast, S.Rovovoy 7+4reb, D.Tkach 7+4reb+1ast
Turan: K.Serikbay 27+2reb+4ast, A.Maksutov 19+1reb+4ast, S.Bormatenkov 9+2reb+1ast, A.Papshiv 8+4reb, E.Zharkylov 8+5reb+5ast, A.Mzikyan 5+5reb

Champ1on - Tigers-KazATU 71-83

Rather predictable result in Almaty where fourth ranked Tigers-KazATU (10-15) defeated 6th ranked Champ1on (3-23) 83-71 on Tuesday. Tigers-KazATU forced 23 Champ1on turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Roman Baybolov (188-2006) who scored 18 points and 5 steals. Guard Ivan Barabash (188-2007) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Mukhammed Maralbayev (194-2007) produced 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and Bektimir Tau (200-2007) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Champ1on players scored in double figures. Champ1on's coach Maxim Rahimov rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Tigers-KazATU have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-15 record. Champ1on lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Karaganda.
Top scorers:
Champ1on: M.Maralbayev 15+6reb+8ast, T.Maligen 14+5reb+1ast, B.Tau 13+9reb, A.Romanenko 12+5reb, M.Chopov 10+9reb, E.Gorev 4+1reb+3ast
Tigers-KazATU: R.Baybolov 18+3reb+2ast, S.Zhumabay 15+3reb, I.Barabash 15+5reb+2ast, A.Serimbet 12+4reb+3ast, A.Akhmetzhan 9+6reb+3ast, R.Marat 8+10reb+3ast

Turan - Karaganda 92-63

Higher League top team - Turan (23-3) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Karaganda (3-23) in Turkistan 92-63. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Karaganda's 42. Turan forced 20 Karaganda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Karaganda's players. The best player for the winners was guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Guard Arsen Mzikyan (190-2006) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Coach Yunus Irismetov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Center Saveliy Shestak (200-2007) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record. Karaganda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. They share the position with Champ1on.
Top scorers:
Karaganda: M.Aukesh 15+3reb, S.Shestak 14+9reb, I.Yusupzhanov 10+2reb+2ast, Y.Ushol 8+1reb+1ast, R.Shterkel 5+5reb+2ast, M.Kenzhegulov 5+1reb+1ast
Turan: A.Maksutov 22+4reb+4ast, A.Mzikyan 17+6reb+1ast, S.Bormatenkov 14+5reb+2ast, S.Erkinbayev 9+1reb+1ast, E.Zharkylov 8+6reb+2ast, D.Tanirbergen 6+3reb+4ast

Shymkent - Champ1on 88-41

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Champ1on (3-23) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Shymkent (21-5) 88-41 on Wednesday. Shymkent forced 23 Champ1on turnovers and outrebounded them 47-26 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) who scored 30 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. Bektimir Tau (200-2007) produced 8 points and guard Mukhammed Maralbayev (194-2007) added 9 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bars. Champ1on lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Karaganda.
Top scorers:
Champ1on: M.Maralbayev 9+2reb+1ast, B.Tau 8+3reb+2ast, A.Romanenko 6+2reb+1ast, I.Krutous 5+2ast, E.Gorev 3+5reb+1ast, D.Stadnik 2+1reb
Shymkent: A.Shakirov 30+8reb+6ast, A.Vereshagin 18+17reb+1ast, O.Sobitov 11+1reb+1ast, A.Gaus 11+6reb+3ast, B.Agabek 8+4reb+2ast, A.Ibrahimov 4+2reb+1ast

Bars - ChelSU 72-52

Everything went according to plan in Petropavlovsk where third ranked Bars (21-5) outscored 5th ranked ChelSU (9-16) 72-52 on Wednesday. Bars forced 20 ChelSU turnovers and outrebounded them 47-32 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by ChelSU's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Bars' coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Swingman Mikhail Mudragelya (193-2001) produced 24 points and 6 steals and forward Dmitry Tkach (193-2003) added 6 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Bars moved-up to second place, which they share with Shymkent. ChelSU lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: M.Mudragelya 24+3reb+2ast, M.Zhukov 10+2reb+2ast, D.Tkach 6+13reb+3ast, N.Astaturyan 4+2reb, A.Bogatyrev 4+2reb+1ast, S.Rovovoy 2+3reb
Bars: M.Nalogov 19+12reb+7ast, S.Dyatlik 19+8reb+6ast, R.Dedov 9+5reb+1ast, D.Nurgaliev 9+7reb+2ast, A.Alash 6+3reb+3ast, K.Lavrenko 4+7reb

Champ1on - Turan 26-72

There was no surprise in Almaty where 6th ranked Champ1on (3-23) was outplayed by first ranked Turan (23-3) 72-26 on Thursday. Turan held Champ1on to an opponent 19.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Turan forced 26 Champ1on turnovers and outrebounded them 52-26 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Arsen Mzikyan (190-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Evgeniy Gorev (185-2007) produced 5 points and 7 rebounds and center Pavel Sarychev (195-2007) added 4 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Turan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-3 record. Champ1on lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Karaganda.
Top scorers:
Champ1on: T.Maligen 6+1reb+3ast, M.Maralbayev 5+2reb+2ast, E.Gorev 5+7reb, B.Tau 4+5reb+1ast, P.Sarychev 4+5reb+2ast, A.Romanenko 2+2reb
Turan: E.Zharkylov 19+16reb, A.Mzikyan 18+12reb, O.Usmanov 15+2reb+3ast, D.Tanirbergen 9+1reb, A.Maksutov 4+1reb+8ast, A.Papshiv 3+3reb+1ast

Tigers-KazATU - Shymkent 67-91

Very significant was Shymkent's (#3, 21-5) victory against 4th ranked Tigers-KazATU (10-15) 91-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tigers-KazATU. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers-KazATU's 32. Point guard Anuar Shakirov (180-2000) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. Shymkent's coach Muslim Shakirov felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Askar Akhmetzhan (198-1998) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Shyndos Zhumabay (187-2005) scored 17 points. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bars. Tigers-KazATU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigers-KazATU: S.Zhumabay 17+2reb, A.Akhmetzhan 16+8reb+3ast, R.Marat 10+8reb, I.Barabash 9+2reb, R.Baybolov 7+7reb+2ast, A.Serimbet 3
Shymkent: A.Shakirov 23+10reb+5ast, A.Vereshagin 20+13reb+2ast, A.Ibrahimov 19+2reb, A.Gaus 10+4reb+1ast, V.Yuldashev 9+3reb, A.Parfenov 3+5reb+1ast

Karaganda - Bars 48-64

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bars (21-5) won against on the road bottom-ranked Karaganda (3-23) 64-48 on Thursday. Bars dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Karaganda's 30. They outrebounded Karaganda 45-30 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Daniyal Nurgaliev (194-2006) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bars players scored in double figures. Bars' coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Askar Esentaev (197-1998) produced 9 points and 8 rebounds and center Saveliy Shestak (200-2007) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Bars moved-up to second place, which they share with Shymkent. Karaganda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. They share the position with Champ1on.
Top scorers:
Karaganda: A.Esentaev 9+8reb, R.Shterkel 9+1ast, I.Yusupzhanov 6+1reb+3ast, S.Shestak 6+7reb, Y.Ushol 6+1reb+1ast, N.Ilbishev 5
Bars: M.Nalogov 12+7reb+1ast, D.Nurgaliev 11+7reb+1ast, B.Lysenko 11+5reb+1ast, K.Lavrenko 10+5reb, A.Alash 7+4reb+1ast, S.Dyatlik 7+6reb+5ast