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The most important game in the last round took place in Stavropol between third ranked Stavropol (5-3) and eighth ranked Rusichi (4-4) on Thursday night. Stavropol was defeated by Rusichi at home 76-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Stavropol. Strangely Stavropol outrebounded Rusichi 49-28 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rusichi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Andrey Lysenkov (192-1992) who scored 24 points and 6 assists. Belarusian Tsimafei Paraliou (207-1997) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Lev Fetisov (205-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds. Stavropol’s coach Sergey Vartanian rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Rusichi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cheb.Yastreby. Stavropol at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Dynamo-MGTU and Khimki-Podmos.. Rusichi is looking forward to face league’s second-placed Neftekhimik in Tobolsk in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Stavropol will have a break next round.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Maykop, where higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (5-3) was outleveled at home by ninth ranked Desna (2-6) 89-59. It was a good game for guard Mussa Kipkeev (191-2002) who led his team to a victory with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Vladimir Tkachenko contributed with 14 points for the winners. point guard Konstantin Klementiev (180-2002) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds for Dynamo-MGTU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Desna maintains ninth position with 2-6 record. Dynamo-MGTU at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Stavropol and Khimki-Podmos.. Desna will play against bottom-ranked Ural Yekaterinb. (#10) in Yekaterinburg in the next round. Dynamo-MGTU will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Rusichi was defeated by Stavropol in a road game 87-78. Dynamo-MGTU beat Desna at home 69-51. Metallurg lost to Neftekhimik on the opponent’s court 75-84. Neftekhimik outscored Metallurg in a home game 96-74.
The best stats of 6th round was 18 points and 9 rebounds by Sergei Kharitonov of Neftekhimik T..

Dynamo-MGTU – Desna 59-89

We should mention about the upset which took place in Maykop, where higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (5-3) was outleveled at home by ninth ranked Desna (2-6) 89-59. Desna dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Dynamo-MGTU‘s 26. Desna players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Dynamo-MGTU‘s players. Dynamo-MGTU was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for guard Mussa Kipkeev (191-2002) who led his team to a victory with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Vladimir Tkachenko (201-2002) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Four Desna players scored in double figures. Point guard Konstantin Klementiev (180-2002) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and center Yuriy Kochnev (209-1989) added 7 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Dynamo-MGTU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Desna maintains ninth position with 2-6 record. Dynamo-MGTU at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Stavropol and Khimki-Podmos.. Desna will play against bottom-ranked Ural Yekaterinb. (#10) in Yekaterinburg in the next round. Dynamo-MGTU will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Desna: V.Tkachenko 14+2reb+3ast, D.Dyakov 13+5reb+1ast, N.Tikhonov 11+1reb+4ast, M.Kipkeev 10+8reb+5ast, D.Glazov 9+3reb+2ast, K.Studenikin 7+1reb+1ast
Dynamo-MGTU: K.Klementiev 21+5reb+1ast, A.Pavlov 9, A.Shirokov 8+5reb, Y.Kochnev 7+5reb+2ast, D.Volkov 5+3reb+1ast, A.Medvedev 5+2ast

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Stavropol – Rusichi K. 87-78

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Stavropol and 8th ranked Rusichi had identical 4-3 record. This time Stavropol used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Kursk 87-78. Stavropol outrebounded Rusichi 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Stavropol players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a good game for Dmitriy Ivanov (198-2001) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Lev Kuzmenko (206-2003) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Stavropol’s coach Sergey Vartanian allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Andrey Lysenkov (192-1992) replied with 20 points and 5 assists and naturalized Spanish power forward Dmitriy Flis (204-1984) added 17 points in the effort for Rusichi. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stavropol have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-3 record having 4 victories less than leader Dynamo Ufa, which they share with Dynamo-MGTU and Khimki-Podmos. Rusichi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Cheb.Yastreby. Stavropol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rusichi will play at home against the league’s second-placed Neftekhimik (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Stavropol: D.Ivanov 19+8reb+3ast, S.Antonyuk 18+4reb+3ast, L.Kuzmenko 18+7reb+2ast, D.Bilyy 15+3reb+3ast, M.Pogonin 6+9reb+6ast, R.Vorobev 6+2reb+1ast
Rusichi K.: A.Lysenkov 20+4reb+5ast, D.Flis 17+3reb+3ast, B.Rublev 12+8reb+1ast, R.Kazyulin 10+1reb+5ast, T.Paraliou 9+6reb+1ast, S.Shulgin 6+3reb

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Dynamo-MGTU – Desna 69-51

No shocking result in a game in Maykop where fifth ranked Dynamo-MGTU (5-3) defeated 9th ranked Desna (2-6) 69-51. It was a good game for point guard Konstantin Klementiev (180-2002) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Daniil Volkov (195-2004) contributed with 9 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Vladimir Tkachenko (201-2002) replied with 14 points and the former international guard Vitaly Fridzon (194-1985) added 8 points in the effort for Desna. Desna’s coach Artem Kurinnoy tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Dynamo-MGTU moved-up to third place, which they share with Stavropol and Khimki-Podmos. Newly promoted Desna keeps the ninth position with six games lost. Dynamo-MGTU will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Desna will play at home against Ural Yekaterinb. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dynamo-MGTU: K.Klementiev 21+5reb+3ast, Y.Kochnev 9+4reb, D.Volkov 9+5reb+2ast, Z.Vorotnikov 8, D.Chalenko 6+3reb+1ast, A.Medvedev 5+5reb+5ast
Desna: V.Tkachenko 14+3reb+3ast, N.Tikhonov 9+1reb+3ast, V.Fridzon 8+4reb+1ast, K.Ekimov 6+6reb, M.Kipkeev 4+1reb+5ast, D.Dyakov 4+7reb+1ast

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Neftekhimik T. – Metallurg 84-75

Very expected game in Tobolsk where 8th ranked Metallurg (4-8) was defeated by second ranked Neftekhimik (9-3) 84-75. Neftekhimik forced 23 Metallurg turnovers. Metallurg was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for power forward Sergei Kharitonov (205-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Egor Chernyshev (196-1999) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Artem Stepantsov (195-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and guard Naum Chekhlan (196-2004) added 12 points and 6 assists in the effort for Metallurg. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neftekhimik have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dynamo Ufa. Newly promoted Metallurg keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. Neftekhimik will play against Rusichi (#7) in Kursk in the next round where they are favorite. Metallurg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Neftekhimik T.: V.Laptev 20+2reb+3ast, E.Chernyshev 19+7reb+1ast, S.Kharitonov 12+15reb, N.Mukha 9+6reb, A.Brevnov 9+7reb+6ast, A.Ivanov 4+2reb+1ast
Metallurg: D.Yurkov 15+4reb, N.Chekhlan 12+3reb+6ast, A.Stepantsov 11+10reb+2ast, V.Arhipov 8+2reb+1ast, S.Pavlenko 6+1reb+1ast, V.Kolbin 6+2reb

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Stavropol – Rusichi K. 66-76

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Neftekhimik T. – Metallurg 96-74

Very predictable result in Tobolsk where second ranked Neftekhimik (9-3) outscored 8th ranked Metallurg (4-8) 96-74. Neftekhimik dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Metallurg‘s 28. They outrebounded Metallurg 43-24 including 17 on the offensive glass. Neftekhimik players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Metallurg‘s players. It was a good game for power forward Sergei Kharitonov (205-1991) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Vladimir Laptev (183-1999) contributed with 20 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Neftekhimik T. players scored in double figures. Guard Naum Chekhlan (196-2004) replied with 21 points and guard Danil Yurkov (190-2004) added 8 points and 5 assists in the effort for Metallurg. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Neftekhimik have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dynamo Ufa. Newly promoted Metallurg keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. Neftekhimik will play against Rusichi (#7) in Kursk in the next round where they are favorite. Metallurg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Neftekhimik T.: V.Laptev 20+1reb+5ast, S.Kharitonov 18+9reb+3ast, V.Ionov 17+4reb+1ast, S.Rozhkov 13+3reb+1ast, A.Polischuk 7+4reb+1ast, V.Krushelnitskiy 7+1ast
Metallurg: N.Chekhlan 21+1reb+1ast, R.Kryukov 10, D.Yurkov 8+3reb+5ast, A.Puida 8+1reb+1ast, S.Pavlenko 7+1ast, A.Gudyma 5+3reb