BK Astana suffered a disappointing 76-90 defeat at home against Barsy Atyrau on May 11, 2026, in a National League clash that saw the visitors dominate from start to finish.

The match, which tipped off at 20:00 local time, was expected to be a tightly contested affair between two familiar rivals. However, Barsy Atyrau came out firing on all cylinders, establishing a double-digit lead early in the first quarter and never looking back. Astana struggled to find any rhythm on offense, while their defensive rotations were consistently exploited by Atyrau’s sharp shooting and fast breaks.

Match Overview

Barsy Atyrau’s 90 points came on efficient shooting percentages, with multiple players reaching double figures. The visitors moved the ball well, recorded a high number of assists, and controlled the glass on both ends. Astana, in contrast, managed just 76 points, often settling for contested jumpers and failing to convert in transition. The final margin of 14 points reflected a game that was far closer on the scoreboard than the overall play suggested.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Blitz: Atyrau opened with an 11-2 run, forcing an early Astana timeout. The home team never fully recovered.
• Second Quarter Pushback: Astana briefly cut the deficit to five points midway through the second, but a late Atyrau three-pointer restored the nine-point lead at halftime.
• Third Quarter Separation: Atyrau outscored Astana 28-18 in the third period, pushing the lead to 20 points and effectively sealing the outcome.
• Late Rally Falls Short: Astana made a modest fourth-quarter push to trim the margin, but Atyrau’s composure from the free-throw line kept them in control.

Standout Players

For Barsy Atyrau, the backcourt duo of Andrey Litvinov and Dmitry Romanov combined for 42 points, with Litvinov adding eight assists and Romanov grabbing seven rebounds. Center Yernar Kuzmin was a force inside, finishing with a double-double of 16 points and 14 boards.

On the Astana side, Nikolay Stoyanov led all scorers with 22 points but needed 22 field goal attempts to reach that total. Point guard Rustam Aliyev had a quiet night, scoring just 8 points with 2 assists, well below his season averages.

Season Impact

The loss drops BK Astana to a 14-12 record, complicating their push for a top-four finish in the National League standings. Barsy Atyrau improved to 16-10, strengthening their hold on a playoff position. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in June, and Astana will be eager to avenge this home setback.