Higher League Round 8 (Regular Season): Turan keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Turan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Turan smashed 8th ranked ChelSU in Turkistan 91-70. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to ChelSU's 40. Turan forced 34 ChelSU turnovers and had a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and who added 13 points and 7 assists during the contest. Turan's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maxim Zhukov responded with 24 points. Undefeated Turan (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. ChelSU will play next round against Tobyl trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kostanay - Tobyl. Turan will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Shymkent on the road.
Higher League top team - Barsy 2 (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Kaspiy-2 (1-9) in Aktau 92-51. The winners were led by who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 10 steals and Ivan Yarochshuk supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Barsy 2's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points and 7 steals by Amir Kabulov did not help to save the game for Kaspiy-2. Barsy 2 have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Barsy 2 went down to second position due to points difference. Kaspiy-2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top-ranked Turan blasted bottom-ranked Tobyl (0-8) in Kostanay 85-55 on Wednesday evening keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Tobyl is still unable to win any game. The best player for the winners was Begzod Mammatrimov who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Darim Sulatanov produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 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. Undefeated Turan (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Tobyl at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Turan will meet Shymkent (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tobyl's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kostanay to the arena ChelSU.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Champ1on lost to Almaty-2 on the opponent's court 65-80. ChelSU was outscored by Shymkent in a home game 73-108. Winless Tobyl was rolled over Shymkent on the road 112-79.



Almaty-2 - Champ1on 80-65

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Almaty-2 and 8th ranked Champ1on had identical 3-6 record. This time Almaty-2 used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Almaty 80-65 on Wednesday night. Almaty-2 forced 35 Champ1on turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Dias Kalymbetov who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Platon Gritchin chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Almaty-2's coach Dmitri Korovnikov used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Bektimir Tau produced a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists and Roman Shabatura added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Almaty-2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Champ1on at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Almaty-2: D.Kalymbetov 19+7reb+3ast, P.Gritchin 15+8reb+2ast, A.Volkov 15+3reb+4ast, B.Boyko 8+8reb+1ast, S.Tagiev 8+7reb+1ast, E.Konstantinov 6+2ast
Champ1on: T.Bektimir 18+19reb+10ast, S.Vitaliy 18+2reb, M.Mukhammed 9+5reb+5ast, S.Roman 8+10reb+3ast, C.Danila 8+5reb+1ast, G.Evgeniy 4+2reb+4ast

Kaspiy-2 - Barsy 2 51-92

Higher League top team - Barsy 2 (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Kaspiy-2 (1-9) in Aktau 92-51. Barsy 2 forced 40 Kaspiy-2 turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 27-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Barsy 2 players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Kaspiy-2's players. The winners were led by Radmir Baioraz who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 10 steals and Ivan Yarochshuk supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Barsy 2's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points and 7 steals by Amir Kabulov did not help to save the game for Kaspiy-2. Timur Gorbach added 8 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Barsy 2 have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Despite that victory Barsy 2 went down to second position due to points difference. Kaspiy-2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barsy 2: R.Baioraz 24+7reb+4ast, I.Yarochshuk 19+6reb+2ast, R.Bazhenov 10+10reb+1ast, A.Askaruly 9+3reb+1ast, A.Muratuly 8+8reb+10ast, M.Isaev 8+3reb
Kaspiy-2: K.Amir 20+3reb+2ast, G.Timur 8+10reb+1ast, I.Alimzhan 7+4reb+3ast, U.Beksultan 6+8reb+2ast, S.Zhanserik 4+3reb+2ast, B.Artur 4+2reb+2ast

ChelSU - Shymkent 73-108

Very predictable result in Kostanay where third ranked Shymkent (7-1) smashed 8th ranked ChelSU (3-5) 108-73 on Wednesday. Shymkent forced 20 ChelSU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Victor Yuldashev who scored 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Anuar Shakirov chipped in 21 points and 9 assists. Five Shymkent players scored in double figures. Coach Muslim Shakirov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Stanislav Rovovoy produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and Maxim Zhukov added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Shymkent have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-1 record behind leader Turan. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. Shymkent will meet at home league's leader Turan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. ChelSU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kostanay Tobyl.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: V.Yuldashev 34+7reb+2ast, A.Shakirov 21+3reb+9ast, V.Bagrov 14+2reb+3ast, A.Papshiv 12+9reb+1ast, A.Krapivkin 11+6reb+1ast, B.Agabek 9+5reb+1ast
ChelSU: R.Stanislav 22+9reb+2ast, Z.Maxim 20+5reb+3ast, L.Dmitriy 13+11reb+1ast, R.Mikhail 8+6reb, B.Aleksey 7+4reb+2ast, K.Dmitry 3+2reb+3ast

Tobyl - Turan 55-85

Top-ranked Turan blasted bottom-ranked Tobyl (0-8) in Kostanay 85-55 on Wednesday evening keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Tobyl is still unable to win any game. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tobyl's 20. Turan forced 32 Tobyl turnovers. The best player for the winners was Begzod Mammatrimov who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Sergei Bormatenkov chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Turan players scored in double figures. Darim Sulatanov produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Mikhail Sych added 17 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 (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Tobyl at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Turan will meet Shymkent (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tobyl's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kostanay to the arena ChelSU.
Top scorers:
Turan: K.Dvirnyi 19+1reb, B.Mammatrimov 16+10reb+2ast, S.Bormatenkov 14+5reb+1ast, S.Rozbayev 10+7reb, K.Serikbay 7+2reb+1ast, Y.Duisen 4+2reb+2ast
Tobyl: S.Mikhail 17+5reb+1ast, S.Darim 14+5reb+5ast, S.Adil 10+2reb+1ast, U.Ramil 9+8reb, K.Rustam 4+7reb+2ast, I.Asylbek 1+4reb

Shymkent - Tobyl 112-79

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Tobyl (0-8) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Shymkent (7-1) 112-79 on Thursday. Shymkent shot 24 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Tobyl only scored six points from the stripe. Shymkent forced 26 Tobyl turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Victor Yuldashev who scored 41 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Anuar Shakirov chipped in 29 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. Coach Muslim Shakirov's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Darim Sulatanov produced 25 points and 6 assists and Ramil Urazbaev added 8 points and 19 rebounds respectively for the guests. Shymkent have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-1 record behind leader Turan. Loser Tobyl still closes the standings with eight games lost. Shymkent will meet at home league's leader Turan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tobyl's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kostanay to the arena ChelSU.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: V.Yuldashev 41+7reb+2ast, A.Shakirov 29+7reb+7ast, A.Papshiv 19+7reb+2ast, V.Bagrov 13+9reb+4ast, A.Vereshagin 6+2reb+2ast, I.Bimendin 3+5reb+2ast
Tobyl: S.Darim 25+3reb+6ast, S.Mikhail 21+4reb, V.Timur 13+5reb+1ast, U.Ramil 8+19reb+2ast, S.Adil 6+1ast, K.Rustam 4+2reb+1ast

Turan - ChelSU 91-70

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Turan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Turan smashed 8th ranked ChelSU in Turkistan 91-70. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to ChelSU's 40. Turan forced 34 ChelSU turnovers and had a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Begzod Mammatrimov who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and Alymzhan Maksutov who added 13 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Turan players scored in double figures. Turan's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maxim Zhukov responded with 24 points and Dmitriy Luchko scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Turan (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. ChelSU will play next round against Tobyl trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kostanay - Tobyl. Turan will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Shymkent on the road.
Top scorers:
Turan: B.Mammatrimov 26+13reb+1ast, A.Akhmetzhan 15+7reb+1ast, A.Maksutov 13+4reb+7ast, K.Dvirnyi 11+2reb+3ast, S.Bormatenkov 6+6reb+4ast, Z.Nugmanov 5
ChelSU: Z.Maxim 24+4reb+2ast, L.Dmitriy 17+7reb+1ast, R.Stanislav 9+12reb+2ast, B.Aleksey 9+6reb, K.Dmitry 6+7reb+2ast, R.Mikhail 3