Higher League Round 30 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Turan defeat Oral

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Higher League top team - Turan (24-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Oral (7-17) in Turkistan 91-74. Turan forced 22 Oral turnovers and outrebounded them 42-26 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Turan looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Oral's players. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kazybek Serikbay (188-2003) chipped in 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Meyrambek Shamuratov (180-2001) with 31 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Turan have an impressive 24-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-0 record. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 17 games lost. Turan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play on the road against Bars (#5) in Petropavlovsk and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Higher League top team - Turan (24-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked AiRom (5-19) 83-56. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Shahzod Rozbayev supported him with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) did not help to save the game for AiRom. AiRom's coach Islam Shomaev gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Turan have an impressive 24-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-0 record. AiRom lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Turan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. AiRom will play on the road against Tigers-KazATU (#10) in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Kostanay was also quite interesting. Third ranked Aktobe (21-4) played at the court of 6th ranked ChelSU (13-11). Aktobe defeated ChelSU 86-76 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Dmitriy Gavrilov who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 27 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Maksim Kalujnyy who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. ChelSU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aktobe have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 21-4 record having just two points less than leader Turan. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 30: AiRom was destroyed by Shymkent on the opponent's court 96-46. Aktobe outscored ChelSU in a home game 85-56. Shymkent rolled over Oral on the road 103-67. Barsy 2 crushed Tigers-KazATU on its own court 78-47.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 4 steals by Abat Marat of Barsy 2.



Shymkent - AiRom 96-46

Very expected game when 12th ranked AiRom (5-19) was crushed on the road by second ranked Shymkent (21-3) 96-46 on Wednesday. Shymkent dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to AiRom's 20. Shymkent forced 20 AiRom turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by AiRom's players. The best player for the winners was guard Victor Yuldashev (190-2002) who scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Aleksei Vereshagin (200-1992) chipped in 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) who recorded 10 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Radmir Baioraz (180-2009) added 12 points respectively. AiRom's coach Islam Shomaev already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-3 record having just three points less than leader Turan. AiRom lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Shymkent will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. AiRom will play against Tigers-KazATU (#10) in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: V.Yuldashev 32+5reb+5ast, A.Vereshagin 25+6reb+4ast, V.Bagrov 14+10reb+7ast, E.Atakhanov 9+2reb+3ast, A.Papshiv 5+6reb+2ast, A.Kurian 4+7reb+1ast
AiRom: B.Radmir 12+4reb, B.Rinat 10+5reb+1ast, K.Daniyal 5+2reb+2ast, K.Islam 4+3reb+2ast, M.Zhantore 4+3reb+2ast, B.Chingiz 4+3reb

Aktobe - ChelSU 85-56

Rather predictable result when third ranked Aktobe (21-4) smashed at home 6th ranked ChelSU (13-11) 85-56 on Wednesday. Aktobe dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to ChelSU's 26. Aktobe forced 26 ChelSU turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Adil Narimanov (196-2001) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Aktobe players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Mikhail Mudragelya (193-2001) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. ChelSU's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Aktobe have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 21-4 record having just two points less than leader Turan. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Aktobe: A.Junusov 19+4reb, A.Narimanov 18+5reb+1ast, B.Omarov 16+3reb+3ast, D.Gavrilov 11+12reb+4ast, B.Aytkulov 8+5reb+5ast, D.Nursiitov 6+4reb+1ast
ChelSU: Z.Maxim 13+7reb+5ast, M.Mikhail 13+9reb+1ast, R.Stanislav 7+5reb, B.Vasiliy 6+4reb+3ast, F.Artem 6+6reb, T.Dmitry 4+5reb+2ast

Turan - Oral 91-74

Higher League top team - Turan (24-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Oral (7-17) in Turkistan 91-74. Turan forced 22 Oral turnovers and outrebounded them 42-26 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Turan looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Oral's players. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kazybek Serikbay (188-2003) chipped in 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Meyrambek Shamuratov (180-2001) with 31 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Mansur Seilkhanov (184-2006) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Turan have an impressive 24-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-0 record. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 17 games lost. Turan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play on the road against Bars (#5) in Petropavlovsk and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Turan: K.Serikbay 21+3reb+3ast, A.Marat 20+4reb+1ast, B.Mammatrimov 14+12reb+2ast, S.Bormatenkov 7+5reb+4ast, S.Rozbayev 6+3reb, A.Maksutov 5+4reb+7ast
Oral: S.Meyrambek 31+5reb+2ast, S.Mansur 19+3reb+4ast, B.Batyrulan 14+6reb+2ast, Y.Nurassyl 4+5reb+1ast, K.Bekarys 4+3reb, B.Arsen 2+3reb+1ast

Oral - Shymkent 67-103

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Oral (7-17) was rolled over at home by second ranked Shymkent (21-3) 103-67 on Thursday. Shymkent outrebounded Oral 49-32 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shymkent looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Victor Yuldashev (190-2002) who scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Alexander Papshiv (191-1991) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Shymkent players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Meyrambek Shamuratov (180-2001) who recorded 19 points and point guard Yerassyl Nursapa (183-2007) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. Oral's coach Dossym Kuanayev already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Shymkent have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-3 record having just three points less than leader Turan. Oral lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 17 games lost. Shymkent will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oral will play against Bars (#5) in Petropavlovsk and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: V.Yuldashev 22+5reb+6ast, A.Papshiv 16+9reb+2ast, E.Atakhanov 16+2reb, A.Kurian 13+7reb+1ast, V.Bagrov 11+3reb+6ast, A.Osmanov 9+10reb
Oral: S.Meyrambek 19+4reb, N.Yerassyl 11+4reb+5ast, Z.Almas 11+1reb+1ast, M.Almaz 6+5reb+2ast, Z.Alisher 6+2reb+1ast, M.Temirzhan 4+4reb+4ast

AiRom - Turan 56-83

Higher League top team - Turan (24-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked AiRom (5-19) 83-56. Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to AiRom's 30. Turan had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and guard Shahzod Rozbayev (190-2007) supported him with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Four Turan players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by forward Rinat Bazhenov (193-2008) did not help to save the game for AiRom. point guard Radmir Baioraz (180-2009) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. AiRom's coach Islam Shomaev gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Turan have an impressive 24-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-0 record. AiRom lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Turan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. AiRom will play on the road against Tigers-KazATU (#10) in Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Turan: S.Rozbayev 24+5reb, B.Mammatrimov 22+16reb+6ast, K.Serikbay 12+3reb, Z.Nugmanov 11+4reb+4ast, O.Usmanov 7+4reb+2ast, M.Mukhameddin 4+2reb+4ast
AiRom: B.Rinat 14+5reb+1ast, B.Radmir 12+6reb, Y.Ivan 8+1reb, M.Zhantore 7+2reb+2ast, K.Daniyal 6+4reb+2ast, B.Chingiz 4+7reb+1ast

ChelSU - Aktobe 76-86

The game in Kostanay was also quite interesting. Third ranked Aktobe (21-4) played at the court of 6th ranked ChelSU (13-11). Aktobe defeated ChelSU 86-76 on Thursday. Aktobe forced 19 ChelSU turnovers and outrebounded them 48-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international center Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 27 rebounds. point guard Bibarys Aytkulov (177-2005) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Maksim Kalujnyy (191-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ChelSU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aktobe have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 21-4 record having just two points less than leader Turan. ChelSU lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Aktobe: D.Gavrilov 26+27reb+3ast, A.Junusov 15+2reb+2ast, A.Narimanov 11+4reb, B.Aytkulov 11+6reb+3ast, I.Konysov 10+4ast, B.Omarov 8+6reb+2ast
ChelSU: Z.Maxim 18+5reb+4ast, M.Mikhail 13+4reb, K.Maksim 12+10reb+6ast, L.Dmitriy 10+3reb+1ast, B.Vasiliy 9+2reb, T.Dmitry 4+6reb

Barsy 2 - Tigers-KazATU 78-47

Everything went according to plan in Atyrau where fifth ranked Barsy 2 (16-6) outscored 10th ranked Tigers-KazATU (7-13) 78-47 on Thursday. Barsy 2 forced 21 Tigers-KazATU turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Aibolat Omarov (197-2006) who scored 9 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Abat Marat (183-2005) chipped in 21 points and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ivan Barabash (188-2007) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Shyndos Zhumabay (187-2005) added 13 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barsy 2 moved-up to fourth place. Tigers-KazATU at the other side keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Barsy 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers-KazATU will play against AiRom (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barsy 2: A.Marat 21+2reb+2ast, K.Utegen 10+3reb, M.Korotchenko 10+4reb, E.Alexandr 10+7reb+1ast, A.Omarov 9+14reb+4ast, B.Baktygali 7+2reb+2ast
Tigers-KazATU: B.Ivan 16+5reb, Z.Shyndos 13+1reb, D.Nikita 8+1reb, K.Yerkebulan 4+5reb, T.Erasyl 4+3reb+1ast, U.Bibars 2+2reb+1ast