Liga Forward Round 17: Politekhnik is defeated by Moy Telefon in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bishkek: Moy Telefon (#2) and Politekhnik (#4). Moy Telefon (11-2) crushed visiting Politekhnik (8-5) by 21 points 80-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Politekhnik. The game without a history. Moy Telefon led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Politekhnik's 24. Moy Telefon forced 20 Politekhnik turnovers. Guard Zhanysh Adiev (190-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners and forward Nurbek Aydanbek (196-1) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Moy Telefon's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Syimyk Esenaliev (181-0) responded with 20 points and 4 assists. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-2 record behind leader Guiness-29. Politekhnik at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Bishkek: Guiness-29 (#1) and Guiness-29 Jr. (#5). Guiness-29 (12-1) crushed visiting Guiness-29 Jr. (5-8) by 41 points 99-58. The former international guard Shakirzhan Kuranbaev (170-84) nailed 44 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Evgenii Pekhov accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Azim Cholonbaev (162-1) came up with 25 points for Guiness-29 Jr. in the defeat. They have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Guiness-29 maintains first place with 12-1 record. Guiness-29 Jr. lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with eight games lost.
Grizzly has finally registered their first victory this season after 12 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat SHUM (1-13) 80-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Elkhan Malaev who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. Arstan Urdaletov produced 20 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Grizzly (1-12) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was SHUM's eighth loss in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with 13 games lost.

Moy Telefon - Politekhnik 80-59

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bishkek: Moy Telefon (#2) and Politekhnik (#4). Moy Telefon (11-2) crushed visiting Politekhnik (8-5) by 21 points 80-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Politekhnik. The game without a history. Moy Telefon led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Politekhnik's 24. Moy Telefon forced 20 Politekhnik turnovers. Guard Zhanysh Adiev (190-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners and forward Nurbek Aydanbek (196-1) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Moy Telefon's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Syimyk Esenaliev (181-0) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and Omurbek Atabekov (194-98) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-2 record behind leader Guiness-29. Politekhnik at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Moy Telefon: A.Zhanysh 32+16reb+6ast, A.Nurbek 18+7reb+2ast, G.Dmitrii 11+3reb+1ast, K.Aziz 5, K.Vladimir 5+9reb+6ast, R.Berezin 4+4reb+1ast
Politekhnik: E.Syimyk 20+2reb+4ast, A.Omurbek 11+12reb+1ast, G.Roman 9+12reb+2ast, S.Bekbolsun 6+4reb+2ast, B.Nikolay 4+7reb, T.Ryskeldi 4+9reb+2ast

Grizzly - SHUM 80-67

Grizzly has finally registered their first victory this season after 12 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat SHUM (1-13) 80-67 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 15 points at the halftime before their 54-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Grizzly forced 28 SHUM turnovers. The best player for the winners was Elkhan Malaev (-92) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. Askat Bayanov (-87) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Arstan Urdaletov (192-93) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alexander Planin (190-94) added 9 points and 16 rebounds respectively for the guests. Grizzly (1-12) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. It was SHUM's eighth loss in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Grizzly: M.Elkhan 29+15reb+1ast, B.Askat 14+7reb+2ast, A.Tologon 10+2reb+3ast, A.Amantur 8+3reb, Z.Zhakshylyk 7+9reb+1ast, B.Eldar 5+6reb+9ast
SHUM: U.Arstan 20+5reb+2ast, B.Bektenov 13+8reb+2ast, T.Garri 11+4reb+1ast, P.Alexander 9+16reb, N.Boyko 6+6reb, Z.Andrei 6+5reb+2ast

Guiness-29 - Guiness-29 Jr. 99-58

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Bishkek: Guiness-29 (#1) and Guiness-29 Jr. (#5). Guiness-29 (12-1) crushed visiting Guiness-29 Jr. (5-8) by 41 points 99-58. The game without a history. Guiness-29 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 61.2 percent from the field. Guiness-29 forced 24 Guiness-29 Jr. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-24 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international guard Shakirzhan Kuranbaev (170-84) nailed 44 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Evgenii Pekhov (198-92) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Azim Cholonbaev (162-1) came up with 25 points and swingman Kirill Beloglazov (191-84) added 11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively for Guiness-29 Jr. in the defeat. They have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Guiness-29 maintains first place with 12-1 record. Guiness-29 Jr. lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Guiness-29: S.Kuranbaev 44+7reb+8ast, A.Aman 13+8reb+3ast, P.Evgenii 13+12reb+2ast, B.Zhantay 7+1reb+1ast, K.Sergei 4+4reb, Z.Sergei 4+3reb
Guiness-29 Jr.: C.Azim 25+2reb+2ast, B.Kirill 11+9reb+6ast, I.Amirsaid 6+3reb+2ast, K.Temirlan 6+7reb, K.Azat 4+1ast, T.Veniamin 2+2reb



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