The games took place in Atyrau on October 18 and 19, where Astana showed composure, confidence, and depth across both encounters.
The opener began a little scrappy, but Astana quickly took control and never looked back. By the end of the first quarter, the visitors had built a commanding lead — 13:28. The second and third quarters were more evenly matched (19:21, 15:14), yet Ramūnas Čvirka’s side closed out strong, dominating the final stretch — 14:24. Final score: 61–87 to Astana.
Robert Pan was the standout performer with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Newcomer Eric Day impressed in his debut with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Askar Maidykin added 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Astana looked even sharper in the rematch, dictating the tempo from start to finish. The visitors won all four quarters — 12:25, 19:28, 22:24, 11:22 — and never allowed Barsy a way back into the contest.
Once again, Eric Day led the charge, posting a double-double of 22 points and 10 assists.
Almost every Astana player got on the scoreboard, highlighting the team’s depth and balance. Among the top contributors:
Robert Pan — 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Adas Juškevičius — 11 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds
Alexander Zhigulin — 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Askar Maidykin — 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
Head coach Ramūnas Čvirka will be pleased with his team’s solid start and confident performances on the road.
Next up, Astana travels to Kostanay for two games against Tobol on October 26 and 27.
