LDD Round 29: Boca Jrs. defeat Weber Bahia in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 29 in the LDD took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Weber Bahia (19-6) to seventh ranked Boca Jrs. (15-11) 89-87 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Boca Jrs. forced 19 Weber Bahia turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Weber Bahia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Pablo Aaron (199-0) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Tomas Pereyra (198-0) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (209-98) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boca Jrs. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Weber Bahia at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Boca Jrs. are looking forward to face La Union (#15) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weber Bahia will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Weber Bahia (19-6) against ninth ranked Ferro (14-9) on Monday night. Visiting Weber Bahia was crushed by Ferro in Buenos Aires 91-72. Uruguayan center Theo Metzger (200-99) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Rodrigo Gerhardt accounted for 18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-1) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for Weber Bahia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferro moved-up to seventh place. Weber Bahia at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Ferro will play against league's leader Quimsa in Santiago del Estero in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Weber Bahia will have a break next round.
Nineteenth-ranked Platense (4-20) gave a tough game to fifteenth ranked La Union (10-15) in Florida on Wednesday. The visitors from Formosa managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Nahuel Vicentin who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Nestor Lopez produced 26 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Platense's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifteenth place with 10-15 record. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 20 games lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Gimnasia CR (#14) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will play against Obras (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Seventh ranked Boca Jrs. (15-11) crushed at home 12th ranked San Martin (11-11) by 25 points 101-76, which is the biggest margin this round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of San Martin. Tomas Pereyra orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Boca Jrs.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Boca Jrs. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. San Martin at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Boca Jrs.'s next round opponent will be La Union (#15) in Formosa and are hoping to win another game.

In the last game of round 29 Olimpico won against H.Americano on the opponent's court 104-98.

Boca Jrs. - San Martin 101-76

Seventh ranked Boca Jrs. (15-11) crushed at home 12th ranked San Martin (11-11) by 25 points 101-76, which is the biggest margin this round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of San Martin. Boca Jrs. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 40 and made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded San Martin 42-25 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boca Jrs. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Forward Tomas Pereyra (198-0) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Pablo Aaron (199-0) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Four Boca Jrs. players scored in double figures. Boca Jrs.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Franco Mendez (188-2) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos (195-0) added 21 points in the effort for San Martin. Boca Jrs. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. San Martin at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Boca Jrs.'s next round opponent will be La Union (#15) in Formosa and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
San Martin: V.Rolando 21+3reb+1ast, M.Franco 14+8reb+3ast, B.Dylan 13+3reb+2ast, S.Guido 6+1ast, S.Joaquin 5+2reb+3ast, D.Rafael 5+2reb
Boca Jrs.: P.Aaron 26+4reb+1ast, T.Pereyra 20+12reb+2ast, F.Agustin 14+7reb+6ast, R.Manuel 12+2reb+2ast, B.Valentin 8+2reb+2ast, P.Alejo 7+3reb+3ast

Platense - La Union 80-81

Nineteenth-ranked Platense (4-20) gave a tough game to fifteenth ranked La Union (10-15) in Florida on Wednesday. The visitors from Formosa managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected much easier game. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Platense's 42. The best player for the winners was forward Nahuel Vicentin (200-97) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Swingman Elias Iniguez (195-0) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Nestor Lopez (203-0) produced 26 points and 7 rebounds and guard Brandon Szlaien (192-99, college: Dean) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Platense players scored in double figures. Platense's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifteenth place with 10-15 record. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 20 games lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Gimnasia CR (#14) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will play against Obras (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Platense: L.Nestor 26+7reb+3ast, B.Szlaien 15+6reb, R.Tomas 13+3reb+1ast, M.Giuliano 13+2reb+1ast, B.Lucas 6+1reb, B.Nicolas 3+1reb+2ast
La Union: E.Iniguez 22+6reb, C.Lautaro 16+2reb+5ast, V.Nahuel 11+14reb+4ast, F.Franco 9+3reb, R.F 8+4reb+2ast, G.Marcos 8+4reb

Boca Jrs. - Weber Bahia 89-87

The most exciting game of round 29 in the LDD took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Weber Bahia (19-6) to seventh ranked Boca Jrs. (15-11) 89-87 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Boca Jrs. forced 19 Weber Bahia turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by Weber Bahia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Pablo Aaron (199-0) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Tomas Pereyra (198-0) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (209-98) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-1, agency: Interperformances) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boca Jrs. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Weber Bahia at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Boca Jrs. are looking forward to face La Union (#15) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weber Bahia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Weber Bahia: I.Pedro 19+19reb, S.Joaquin 14+3reb, P.Ezequiel 12+8reb+7ast, S.Valentin 12+6reb, J.Marini 6+1reb+3ast, C.Huascar 5+2reb
Boca Jrs.: P.Aaron 27+10reb+3ast, T.Pereyra 20+9reb+2ast, F.Agustin 10+4reb+7ast, B.Aieser 10+6reb+1ast, E.Juan-Pablo 7+7reb+2ast, B.Valentin 6+3reb

Ferro - Weber Bahia 91-72

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Weber Bahia (19-6) against ninth ranked Ferro (14-9) on Monday night. Visiting Weber Bahia was crushed by Ferro in Buenos Aires 91-72. Ferro forced 21 Weber Bahia turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Weber Bahia's players. Uruguayan center Theo Metzger (200-99) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and naturalized Italian Rodrigo Gerhardt (199-96) accounted for 18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Ferro players scored in double figures. Brazilian center Gabriel Novaes (208-1) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-1, agency: Interperformances) added 16 points and 4 steals respectively for Weber Bahia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferro moved-up to seventh place. Weber Bahia at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. Ferro will play against league's leader Quimsa in Santiago del Estero in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Weber Bahia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Weber Bahia: A.Facundo 18+3reb+1ast, N.Gabriel 17+12reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 16+3reb+3ast, Z.P 7+2reb, T.Chapero 4+1reb+2ast, J.Marini 4+2ast
FERRO: T.Metzger 20+13reb+5ast, R.Gerhardt 18+10reb+7ast, B.Juan-Martin 16+7reb+5ast, I.Varisco 15+6reb+1ast, V.Bettiga 10+7reb+3ast, T.Spano 6+1reb+3ast

H.Americano - Olimpico 98-104

Rather expected game in Rio Gallegos where 20th ranked H.Americano (3-24) was defeated by eighteenth ranked Olimpico (5-18) 104-98. Olimpico outrebounded H.Americano 52-36 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by H.Americano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mexican center Alejandro Reyna (206-97) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Guard David Perez (188-0) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Jose Barrios (178-96) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and forward Damian Fernandez (194-2) added 26 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for H.Americano. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Olimpico moved-up to seventeenth place. H.Americano lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Olimpico will have a break next round. H.Americano will play at home against the league's leader Quimsa (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: F.Damian 26+13reb+3ast, J.Barrios 23+13reb+7ast, S.Braulio 14+1reb+1ast, A.Agustin 13+1reb+5ast, A.Nicolas 11+5reb+1ast, S.Harold 6
Olimpico: D.Perez 24+10reb+4ast, R.Alejandro 20+17reb+2ast, L.Caceres 16+6reb+4ast, F.T 15+6reb, M.Codigoni 14+7reb+1ast, F.Alvaro 11+4reb+2ast



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