Round 13 (Regular Season): Gorgan lose their first game against Al Riyadi

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Iranian Gorgan (3-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Lebanese Al Riyadi (3-1) 85-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gorgan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Amir Saoud (187-1991) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Defending Lebanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Gorgan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Third ranked Kazakhstan Astana blasted bottom-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (0-4) in Nur-Sultan 88-64. Al Wahda is still unable to win any game. Lithuanian guard Adas Juskevicius (194-1989, agency: Alti Sport) nailed 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Robert Pan accounted for 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Al Wahda 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. Astana have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Syrian champion Al Wahda still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Gorgan - Al Riyadi 83-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Iranian Gorgan (3-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Lebanese Al Riyadi (3-1) 85-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gorgan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Amir Saoud (187-1991) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Guinea-Bissau point guard Parrish Petty (185-1988, college: UTRGV) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Defending Lebanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Gorgan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: S.Amir 20+5reb+4ast, B.Perrin 18+9reb+6ast, K.Maurice 14+8reb+2ast, G.Hayk 14+7reb+1ast, Z.Karim 8+2reb, I.Ahmad 7+2reb+1ast
Gorgan: P.Petty 20+9reb+2ast, J.Hamilton 20+8reb+4ast, G.Piter 15+2reb+2ast, M.Mirzaei 8+11reb+3ast, M.Hassanzadeh 6+3reb, S.Mobin 5+3ast

Astana - Al Wahda 88-64

Third ranked Kazakhstan Astana blasted bottom-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (0-4) in Nur-Sultan 88-64. Al Wahda is still unable to win any game. The game was mostly controlled by Astana. Al Wahda was better in second period 28-27. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Al Wahda 37-25 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astana players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Lithuanian guard Adas Juskevicius (194-1989, agency: Alti Sport) nailed 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and center Robert Pan (202-1995) accounted for 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Astana players scored in double figures. American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import James Justice (178-1989, college: UT Southern) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Al Wahda 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. Astana have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Syrian champion Al Wahda still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Astana: J.Adas 35+6reb+4ast, P.Robert 12+12reb+6ast, Z.Alexander 10+6reb+2ast, D.EJ 10+2reb+9ast, A.Maydekin 7+2reb, R.Murzagaliyev 6+1reb
Al Wahda: J.Justice 18+5reb+3ast, M.Christian 18+7reb+2ast, A.Mohamad 10+6reb+3ast, A.Majd 7+1reb+4ast, F.Jones 6+2reb+2ast, A.Mohammad 5+2ast