Almaty 80–101 BK Kaspiy Aktau | Kazakhstan National League

BK Kaspiy Aktau delivered a dominant offensive performance on the road, defeating Almaty 101–80 on May 17, 2026, in a Kazakhstan National League contest. The victory keeps Kaspiy Aktau firmly in the playoff picture, while Almaty suffered a setback in their quest to climb out of the lower half of the standings.

Match Overview

From the opening minutes, Kaspiy Aktau established an offensive rhythm that Almaty could not contain. The visitors shot 56% from the field in the first half, building a 52–38 lead by halftime. Almaty’s defense, which had been solid in recent games, struggled to close out on perimeter shooters and gave up too many second‑chance points.

Almaty made a brief push early in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 10 points with a 9‑2 run. However, Kaspiy Aktau responded by turning up the pressure in transition. Guards Sergei Bazhenov and Alexei Petrov combined for 16 points in the third quarter alone, pushing the lead past 20. The fourth quarter was largely academic, with Kaspiy Aktau cruising to a 101–80 victory.

Standout Performances

• Sergei Bazhenov (BK Kaspiy Aktau): Exploded for a game‑high 28 points, including 6‑of‑9 from three‑point range, and added 5 assists. His shooting stretched the Almaty defense throughout the night.
• Alexei Petrov (BK Kaspiy Aktau): Finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double‑double with efficient 10‑of‑15 shooting.
• Almaty’s captain, Nurlan Iskakov: Led his team with 19 points and 6 assists, but his efforts were not enough to counter Kaspiy’s balanced attack.

Key Statistics

• Three‑point shooting: Kaspiy Aktau hit 14‑of‑28 from beyond the arc (50%), while Almaty managed only 7‑of‑23 (30%).
• Rebounding: The visitors dominated the boards 48–35, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to 18 second‑chance points.
• Turnovers: Almaty committed 16 turnovers, leading to 22 points for Kaspiy Aktau.

Season Impact

BK Kaspiy Aktau improves to 17‑9, solidifying third place in the National League standings. Their balanced scoring and defensive versatility make them a dangerous matchup for any opponent in the upcoming playoffs. Almaty falls to 12‑14, remaining in seventh place, now four games back from the final playoff spot with only six games left. Head coach Viktor Markov acknowledged the challenge: “We couldn’t match their intensity on either end. We need to regroup quickly if we want to keep our postseason hopes alive.”