National League Round 5 (Regular Season): Caspiy Aktau beats Almaty L. by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 5 in the National League took place in Almaty. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Almaty L. (9-3) to fourth ranked Caspiy Aktau (3-9) 70-67 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Almaty L.. Caspiy Aktau forced 20 Almaty L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Elijah Hardy answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Almaty L.Caspiy Aktau maintains fourth place with 3-9 record. Almaty L. at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Caspiy Aktau are looking forward to face league's leader Astana in Nur-Sultan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Almaty L. will play on the road against Tobol in Kostanay and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Almaty L. (9-3) which hosted in Almaty 4th placed Caspiy Aktau (3-9). Second ranked Almaty L. managed to get a 6-point victory 75-69. stepped up and scored 15 points and 5 assists for the winners and Platon Gritchin chipped in 14 points. Vladimir Ivanov responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Almaty L. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader Astana. Caspiy Aktau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Almaty L. will play against bottom-ranked Tobol (#5) in Kostanay in the next round. Caspiy Aktau will play at home against the league's leader Astana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Astana (12-0) which hosted in Nur-Sultan 3rd placed Barsy Atyrau (4-6). Leader Astana had an easy win 78-61. Robert Pan nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Michael Mays came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Barsy Atyrau in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Astana have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-0 record. Loser Barsy Atyrau keeps the third position with six games lost. Astana will meet Caspiy Aktau (#4) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 5 Barsy Atyrau lost to undefeated Astana on the road 63-96.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 21 points and 10 rebounds by Askar Maydekin of Astana.



Almaty L. - Caspiy Aktau 67-70

The most exciting game of round 5 in the National League took place in Almaty. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Almaty L. (9-3) to fourth ranked Caspiy Aktau (3-9) 70-67 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Almaty L.. Caspiy Aktau forced 20 Almaty L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Vladimir Ivanov orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Elijah Hardy answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Almaty L.Caspiy Aktau maintains fourth place with 3-9 record. Almaty L. at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Caspiy Aktau are looking forward to face league's leader Astana in Nur-Sultan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Almaty L. will play on the road against Tobol in Kostanay and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: V.Ivanov 18+10reb+3ast, M.Eric 15+5reb+7ast, K.Neff 12+6reb+3ast, V.Petrishinets 9+8reb+1ast, I.Musuraliev 5+2ast, A.Rolgeyzer 3+2reb+2ast
Almaty L.: H.Elijah 20+7reb+2ast, T.Nikita 13+9reb, V.Andrey 9+1reb+3ast, F.Nikita 8+7reb+1ast, G.Platon 6, A.Nazim 5+6reb+2ast

Almaty L. - Caspiy Aktau 75-69

An interesting game for Almaty L. (9-3) which hosted in Almaty 4th placed Caspiy Aktau (3-9). Second ranked Almaty L. managed to get a 6-point victory 75-69. Elijah Hardy stepped up and scored 15 points and 5 assists for the winners and Platon Gritchin chipped in 14 points. Vladimir Ivanov responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeniy Ovsyannikov rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Almaty L. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader Astana. Caspiy Aktau lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Almaty L. will play against bottom-ranked Tobol (#5) in Kostanay in the next round. Caspiy Aktau will play at home against the league's leader Astana and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Almaty L.: E.Hardy 15+4reb+5ast, P.Gritchin 14+3reb+1ast, N.Fedchenko 13+4reb, D.Albrant 9+8reb+1ast, N.Adylbekov 8+6reb+1ast, N.Timofeev 6+9reb+3ast
Caspiy Aktau: I.Vladimir 16+13reb+3ast, N.Konstantin 13+1reb+5ast, D.Vadim 12, E.McGill 10+6reb+3ast, M.Roman 5+7reb+2ast, R.Artem 5

Astana - Barsy Atyrau 78-61

An interesting game for Astana (12-0) which hosted in Nur-Sultan 3rd placed Barsy Atyrau (4-6). Leader Astana had an easy win 78-61. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Barsy Atyrau's players. International center Robert Pan (202-1995) nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Askar Maydekin accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Ramazan Samsin added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Barsy Atyrau in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astana have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-0 record. Loser Barsy Atyrau keeps the third position with six games lost. Astana will meet Caspiy Aktau (#4) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astana: P.Robert 19+8reb+6ast, Z.Alexander 15+2reb+2ast, A.Maydekin 13+6reb+5ast, J.Adas 8+8reb+5ast, A.Orazbekov 6+3reb+5ast, A.Suleimenov 6+1reb+1ast
Barsy Atyrau: M.Michael 22+5reb+1ast, N.Aliaksei 13+3reb+1ast, S.Ramazan 8+11reb+3ast, R.Bogdan 6+2reb+1ast, Z.Eset 5+7reb+1ast, U.Merey 3+1reb+1ast

Astana - Barsy Atyrau 96-63

No shocking result in a game when leader Astana (12-0) crushed 3rd placed Barsy Atyrau (4-6) in Nur-Sultan 96-63 on Wednesday. Astana outrebounded Barsy Atyrau 41-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Barsy Atyrau's players. Lithuanian guard Adas Juskevicius (194-1989, agency: Alti Sport) nailed 25 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Askar Maydekin accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds. International center Robert Pan (202-1995) came up with 17 points and Aliaksei Navoichyk added 17 points respectively for Barsy Atyrau 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 twelfth consecutive win for Astana. They maintain first place with 12-0 record. Loser Barsy Atyrau keeps the third position with six games lost. Astana will meet Caspiy Aktau (#4) on the road in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astana: J.Adas 25+2reb+5ast, A.Maydekin 21+10reb+1ast, A.Orazbekov 13+7reb+8ast, Z.Alexander 9+9reb+3ast, V.Chsherbak 7+2reb+1ast, R.Aitkali 6+2reb+4ast
Barsy Atyrau: M.Michael 17+2reb+3ast, N.Aliaksei 17+3ast, M.Abat 12+1reb, S.Ramazan 8+7reb+1ast, T.Timur 3+2reb+1ast, Z.Eset 2+7reb+2ast