Higher League Round 22 of Regular Season

The Regular Season in Higher League is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Kostanay was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Barsy 2 (15-11) played at the court of fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6). ChelSU managed to secure a 7-point victory 62-55 on Monday. ChelSU forced 30 Barsy 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Barsy 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Dmitriy Luchko (193-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Vasiliy Belozor (186-2001) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Barsy 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy 2 will play at home against Bars (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Kostanay was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Barsy 2 (15-11) played at the court of fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6). ChelSU defeated Barsy 2 83-68. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Dmitry Tkach contributed with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Islam Kipy (165-2009) replied with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Barsy 2. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Barsy 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy 2 will play at home against Bars (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Ninth-ranked Oral (5-10) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6) on Tuesday. The visitors from Kostanay managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected much easier game. Dmitriy Luchko had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Mansur Seilkhanov responded with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Oral's coach Dossym Kuanayev tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play against Pavlodar (#13) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 22 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Aktobe crushed Pavlodar in a road game 86-52. Tobyl was smashed by Oral at home 66-93. Aktobe destroyed Pavlodar on the opponent's court 86-52. Barsy 2 managed to outperform Tobyl in a home game 72-68. Oral was rolled over Tobyl on the road 88-56.
The best stats of 22th round was 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by Darim Sulatanov of Tobyl.



Pavlodar - Aktobe 52-86

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Pavlodar (2-14) was crushed at home by second ranked Aktobe (16-1) 86-52 on Monday. Aktobe dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pavlodar's 34. Aktobe forced 24 Pavlodar turnovers and outrebounded them 50-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Aktobe looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Pavlodar's players. Swingman Damir Nursiitov (195-2002) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Yegor Samoilov (186-2006) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Five Aktobe players scored in double figures. At the losing side Vladislav Moskvin (-2009) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Nikita Zinchenko (-2008) scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Pavlodar's coach Vladimir Vasiliev gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Aktobe have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-1 record having just three points less than leader Turan. Pavlodar lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Aktobe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pavlodar will play against Oral (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aktobe: Y.Samoilov 18+7reb+5ast, D.Nursiitov 14+15reb+4ast, I.Konysov 12+5reb+5ast, A.Junusov 12+6reb+2ast, P.Vymotov 11+7reb+6ast, B.Omarov 10+7reb+5ast
Pavlodar: M.Vladislav 15+6reb+3ast, T.Daniyal 12+5reb, A.Adil 6+3ast, Z.Nikita 6+8reb+5ast, O.Kirill 4+2reb, K.Almas 4+5reb

ChelSU - Barsy 2 62-55

The game in Kostanay was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Barsy 2 (15-11) played at the court of fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6). ChelSU managed to secure a 7-point victory 62-55 on Monday. ChelSU forced 30 Barsy 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Barsy 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Dmitriy Luchko (193-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Vasiliy Belozor (186-2001) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and Ivan Yarochshuk (187-2008) added 15 points respectively for lost side. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Barsy 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy 2 will play at home against Bars (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: D.Luchko 21+12reb+1ast, V.Belozor 12+8reb+7ast, M.Zhukov 11+4reb+5ast, S.Rovovoy 8+8reb+3ast, D.Tkach 7+3reb+2ast, A.Bogatyrev 3+11reb+3ast
Barsy 2: B.Rinat 15+17reb+2ast, Y.Ivan 15+3reb+1ast, M.Zhantore 8+4reb+2ast, B.Radmir 5+5reb+3ast, K.Islam 4+5reb+5ast, K.Erasyl 2+3reb

Tobyl - Oral 66-93

No shocking result in a game in Kostanay where ninth ranked Oral (5-10) smashed 12th ranked Tobyl (4-14) 93-66 on Monday. Oral forced 21 Tobyl turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Meyrambek Shamuratov (180-2001) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Mansur Seilkhanov (184-2006) chipped in 30 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. At the losing side guard Darim Sulatanov (175-2008) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Ramil Urazbaev (188-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Oral maintains ninth position with 5-10 record. Tobyl at the other side keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Oral will meet Pavlodar (#13) on the road in the next round. Tobyl will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Oral: M.Seilkhanov 30+2reb+7ast, M.Shamuratov 26+6reb+7ast, B.Bizhan 16+9reb+3ast, N.Yermekkaliev 11+7reb+1ast, A.Batenov 8+2reb+1ast, B.Khangereyev 2+1reb+1ast
Tobyl: S.Darim 19+6reb+7ast, V.Timur 15+5reb+2ast, S.Adil 14+3reb+1ast, U.Ramil 12+11reb+2ast, S.Ilya 3+3reb+6ast, K.Rustam 2+1reb+1ast

Pavlodar - Aktobe 52-86

Very expected game when 13th ranked Pavlodar (2-14) was rolled over at home by second ranked Aktobe (16-1) 86-52 on Monday. Aktobe dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pavlodar's 34. Aktobe forced 24 Pavlodar turnovers and outrebounded them 50-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Aktobe looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Pavlodar's players. Swingman Damir Nursiitov (195-2002) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Yegor Samoilov (186-2006) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Five Aktobe players scored in double figures. At the losing side Vladislav Moskvin (-2009) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Nikita Zinchenko (-2008) scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Pavlodar's coach Vladimir Vasiliev gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Aktobe have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-1 record having just three points less than leader Turan. Pavlodar lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Aktobe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pavlodar will play against Oral (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aktobe: Y.Samoilov 18+7reb+5ast, D.Nursiitov 14+15reb+4ast, I.Konysov 12+5reb+5ast, A.Junusov 12+6reb+2ast, P.Vymotov 11+7reb+6ast, B.Omarov 10+7reb+5ast
Pavlodar: M.Vladislav 15+6reb+3ast, T.Daniyal 12+5reb, A.Adil 6+3ast, Z.Nikita 6+8reb+5ast, O.Kirill 4+2reb, K.Almas 4+5reb

Barsy 2 - Tobyl 72-68

Very predictable result in Atyrau where fourth ranked Barsy 2 (15-11) beat 12th ranked Tobyl (4-14) 72-68 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Barsy 2 shot 28 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Tobyl only scored nine points from the stripe. Barsy 2 forced 24 Tobyl turnovers and had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ivan Yarochshuk (187-2008) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Darim Sulatanov (175-2008) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Ramil Urazbaev (188-2007) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Four Tobyl players scored in double figures. Barsy 2 maintains fourth position with 15-11 record. Tobyl at the other side keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Barsy 2 will meet at home Bars (#6) in the next round. Tobyl will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Barsy 2: I.Kipy 19+7reb+4ast, I.Yarochshuk 17+8reb+6ast, R.Bazhenov 11+19reb+3ast, Z.Manat 9+4reb+1ast, C.Bissengaliyev 9+11reb+1ast, B.Les 4+3reb+1ast
Tobyl: S.Darim 23+11reb+9ast, V.Timur 14+6reb+1ast, S.Mikhail 10+3reb, S.Ilya 10+6reb, U.Ramil 7+13reb+3ast, S.Adil 3+3reb+3ast

Oral - ChelSU 69-71

Ninth-ranked Oral (5-10) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6) on Tuesday. The visitors from Kostanay managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected much easier game. ChelSU forced 22 Oral turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Dmitriy Luchko (193-1997) had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Vasiliy Belozor (186-2001) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side guard Mansur Seilkhanov (184-2006) responded with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Meyrambek Shamuratov (180-2001) scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Oral's coach Dossym Kuanayev tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play against Pavlodar (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: D.Luchko 33+15reb+5ast, V.Belozor 18+5reb+7ast, M.Zhukov 9+9reb+4ast, A.Bogatyrev 5+5reb+4ast, M.Rybalko 2+1reb, D.Kochetkov 2
Oral: S.Mansur 27+5reb+7ast, S.Meyrambek 21+7reb+4ast, B.Arsen 9+6reb+4ast, B.Batyrulan 7+7reb+2ast, K.Bekarys 3+4reb+2ast, K.Beybarys 2+3reb+2ast

ChelSU - Barsy 2 83-68

The game in Kostanay was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Barsy 2 (15-11) played at the court of fifth ranked ChelSU (12-6). ChelSU defeated Barsy 2 83-68. ChelSU players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Barsy 2 was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Dmitry Tkach (193-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Islam Kipy (165-2009) replied with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) added 9 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Barsy 2. ChelSU have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Barsy 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. ChelSU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barsy 2 will play at home against Bars (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: M.Zhukov 33+8reb+6ast, D.Tkach 17+12reb+4ast, D.Luchko 13+9reb+2ast, A.Bogatyrev 9+6reb+4ast, M.Rybalko 6+1reb, A.Prodius 4+1reb
Barsy 2: K.Islam 15+5reb+5ast, B.Radmir 13+3reb+5ast, Y.Ivan 11+1reb+1ast, B.Rinat 9+13reb+1ast, B.Chingiz 7+10reb, L.Beknur 5+3reb+2ast

Tobyl - Oral 88-56

There was a minor upset in Kostanay where 9th ranked Oral (5-10) was outplayed by twelfth ranked Tobyl (4-14) 88-56 on Wednesday. Tobyl forced 21 Oral turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Guard Darim Sulatanov (175-2008) scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ramil Urazbaev (188-2007) chipped in 10 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Five Tobyl players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Mansur Seilkhanov (184-2006) responded with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Arsen Batenov (190-2008) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Oral's coach Dossym Kuanayev gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Tobyl have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 4-14 record. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. Tobyl will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play against Pavlodar (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tobyl: D.Sulatanov 24+8reb+9ast, A.Sultanov 19+4reb+1ast, M.Sych 18+3reb, T.Valiev 10+6reb+4ast, R.Urazbaev 10+15reb+8ast, R.Khassenov 6+4reb+2ast
Oral: S.Mansur 12+6reb+4ast, B.Batyrulan 11+5reb+1ast, K.Beybarys 10+9reb, B.Arsen 8+8reb+3ast, S.Meyrambek 7+5reb+4ast, K.Bekarys 4+2reb+1ast