Higher League Round 4: Politekhnik defeat SHUM in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Higher League took place in Bishkek. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked SHUM (0-3) to fifth ranked Politekhnik (1-2) 66-63 on Sunday evening. Politekhnik outrebounded SHUM 50-28 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Politekhnik made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nikolay Bobrov (190-0) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and Adylbek Naimanbaev (-1) who added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks during the contest. Politekhnik's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Belek Bektenov (-95) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Politekhnik left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Legion. It was SHUM's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Politekhnik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bishkek to the arena Legion.
Very significant was Alga-KTU's (#1, 4-0) victory against 3rd ranked Legion (1-2) 73-50. The winners were led by guard Nurtay Subanbekov (185-92) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and Zhanysh Adiev supported him with 20 points. Alga-KTU's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points and 7 rebounds by guard Baish Adiev (192-90) did not help to save the game for Legion. Alga-KTU have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Legion at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Politekhnik. Alga-KTU will play against Gines-29 (#5) in Bishkek in the next round. Legion's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bishkek Politekhnik.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 9 rebounds by Emil Kasymaliev of Legion.

Politekhnik - SHUM 66-63

The most exciting game of round 4 in the Higher League took place in Bishkek. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked SHUM (0-3) to fifth ranked Politekhnik (1-2) 66-63 on Sunday evening. Politekhnik outrebounded SHUM 50-28 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Politekhnik made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nikolay Bobrov (190-0) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and Adylbek Naimanbaev (-1) who added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks during the contest. Four Politekhnik players scored in double figures. Politekhnik's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Belek Bektenov (-95) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and center Rustam Dzhangirov (-96) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Politekhnik left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Legion. It was SHUM's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Politekhnik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bishkek to the arena Legion.
Top scorers:
SHUM: B.Bektenov 23+5reb+8ast, D.Danil 14+5reb+1ast, R.Dzhangirov 10+11reb+1ast, A.Aliyar 8+1reb+1ast, Z.Ivan 6+2reb+1ast, M.Sher 2+1reb+1ast
Politekhnik: F.Damil 14+3reb+2ast, N.Adylbek 14+10reb+1ast, B.Nikolay 13+11reb+7ast, E.Syimyk 12+2reb+2ast, G.Adilet 6+3reb+1ast, K.Adilet 4+4reb

Legion - Alga-KTU 50-73

Very significant was Alga-KTU's (#1, 4-0) victory against 3rd ranked Legion (1-2) 73-50. The winners were led by guard Nurtay Subanbekov (185-92) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Zhanysh Adiev (190-90) supported him with 20 points. Alga-KTU's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points and 7 rebounds by guard Baish Adiev (192-90) did not help to save the game for Legion. Naturalized Russian guard Emil Kasymaliev (190-89) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Alga-KTU have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Legion at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Politekhnik. Alga-KTU will play against Gines-29 (#5) in Bishkek in the next round. Legion's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bishkek Politekhnik.
Top scorers:
Legion: A.Baish 22+7reb+3ast, E.Kasymaliev 13+9reb+3ast, N.Boyko 4+6reb, A.Atay 3+7reb, T.Evgenyi 2+1reb, K.Danet 0
Alga-KTU: S.Nurtay 22+5reb+1ast, A.Zhanysh 20+3reb+3ast, A.Rustam 10+1ast, M.Oleg 4+1reb, C.Azim 4+5reb+3ast, G.Roman 4+10reb+1ast



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