La Liga Argentina Round 44: Dep Norte beat higher ranked Ameghino

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game with biggest difference of round 44 was host Dep Norte's (13-12) easy victory at home over 5th ranked Ameghino (16-9) 108-79 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. Dep Norte looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Nahuel Paciotti (184-97) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-98) chipped in 23 points. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dep Norte have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Del Progreso. Ameghino at the other side dropped to the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Estudiantes C.. Dep Norte will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ameghino will play at home against San Isidro and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Dep Viedma delivered the nineteenth victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Progreso (13-12) 68-63 in Rio Negro. Lucas Gonzalez (199-94) orchestrated the victory by scoring 6 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Matias Eidintas contributed with 18 points for the winners. Paraguayan center Carlos Baez (202-92) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Progreso. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dep Viedma maintains first position with 19-6 record. Progreso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Progreso will play on the road against Racing (#11) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
We should mention about the upset which took place in San Francisco, where higher ranked Villa S.Martin (17-10) lost to fourteenth ranked San Isidro (9-14) in a road game 71-82 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Zezular who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. San Isidro's coach Sebastian Torre used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Franco Vieta responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds. San Isidro moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. San Isidro will meet higher ranked Ameghino (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 44 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
GELP was defeated by Lanus in Buenos Aires 84-80. Atenas beat Racing at home 82-72. Ciclista won against Estudiantes O. on the opponent's court 85-74.
The best stats of 44th round was 31 points and 8 rebounds by Christian Boudet of Ciclista.

San Isidro - Villa S.Martin 82-71

We should mention about the upset which took place in San Francisco, where higher ranked Villa S.Martin (17-10) lost to fourteenth ranked San Isidro (9-14) in a road game 71-82 on Tuesday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Villa S.Martin's 34. San Isidro forced 19 Villa S.Martin turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Zezular (198-1) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds and American center Anthony Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. San Isidro's coach Sebastian Torre used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Franco Vieta (194-92) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-96) scored 14 points and 8 assists. San Isidro moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Rocamora. Loser Villa S.Martin keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. San Isidro will meet higher ranked Ameghino (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: F.Vieta 16+6reb+3ast, A.Waters 16+5reb, M.Cabrera 14+2reb+8ast, S.Picton 9+2reb+3ast, P.Santiago 5+2reb, G.Romero 5+3reb
San Isidro: F.Zezular 22+6reb+1ast, A.Johnson 18+8reb, J.Cruz Oberto 16+5reb+1ast, G.Aliende 8+6reb+1ast, A.Santiago 6+3reb, L.Quinteros 5+5reb

Lanus - GELP 84-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked GELP's (11-11) road loss to sixth ranked Lanus (13-11) 80-84 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Justin Everett (206-96, college: Humboldt St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Leon Gilmore III (201-95, college: SF Austin) who added 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Lanus' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Pablo Alderete (198-93) responded with 16 points and 5 assists and Yago Sanchez (195-99) scored 19 points. Four Lanus and five GELP players scored in double figures. Lanus moved-up to fifth place. Loser GELP dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Lanus will meet at home Estudiantes O. (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. GELP will play against Estudiantes O. in Olavarria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GELP: S.Yago 19+4reb+1ast, P.Alderete 16+4reb+5ast, J.Acuna 14+7reb+1ast, N.Remolina 13+2reb+4ast, G.Carlos 13+2reb+2ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 5+5reb
Lanus: J.Everett 23+7reb+1ast, L.Gilmore III 14+8reb+4ast, A.Mariani 13+6reb+2ast, M.Franchino 10+1reb, L.Perez 8+4reb+4ast, L.Ibanez Paz 6+3reb+2ast

Atenas - Racing 82-72

No shocking result in a game in Carmen de Patagones where eighth ranked Atenas (12-12) defeated 11th ranked Racing (9-12) 82-72 on Tuesday. Atenas had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Joaquin Giarraffa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Genaro Lorio (192-97) who added 21 points during the contest. Power forward Hector Martirena (198-82) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Franco Montemagio (185-2) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Atenas and four Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ciclista. Racing lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play against Villa Mitre (#3) in Bahia Blanca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing: H.Martirena 16+9reb, M.Franco 16+5reb, M.Aristu 14+5reb+1ast, J.Morales 12+4reb+2ast, C.Agustin 6+1ast, H.Nicolas 6+3reb+3ast
Atenas: G.Lorio 21+3reb+2ast, G.Joaquin 18+13reb+4ast, H.Etchepare 12+1reb+1ast, G.Dubois 11+8reb+1ast, M.Percaz 10+6reb+2ast, R.Geronimo 7+5reb

Dep Viedma - Del Progreso 68-63

Leader Dep Viedma delivered the nineteenth victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Progreso (13-12) 68-63 in Rio Negro. Dep Viedma players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Lucas Gonzalez (199-94) orchestrated the victory by scoring 6 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Matias Eidintas (186-95) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Paraguayan center Carlos Baez (202-92) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Mauricio Pane (194-98) added 14 points in the effort for Progreso. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dep Viedma maintains first position with 19-6 record. Progreso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Dep Norte. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Progreso will play on the road against Racing (#11) in Chivilcoy and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: C.Baez 15+9reb, P.Mauricio 14+3reb+1ast, A.Moreno 10+3reb+2ast, C.Lucio 7+2reb+2ast, G.Maranguello 7+5reb+2ast, L.Tomas 4+4reb+6ast
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 18+1reb+3ast, F.Thygesen 15+5reb, A.Carvalho 12+4reb+4ast, J.Marini 7+2reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 6+11reb+5ast, M.Tabieres 6+3reb+1ast

Dep Norte - Ameghino 108-79

The game with biggest difference of round 44 was host Dep Norte's (13-12) easy victory at home over 5th ranked Ameghino (16-9) 108-79 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ameghino. Dep Norte looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Nahuel Paciotti (184-97) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-98) chipped in 23 points. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and Tomas Monacchi (198-97) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dep Norte have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Del Progreso. Ameghino at the other side dropped to the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Estudiantes C.. Dep Norte will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ameghino will play at home against San Isidro and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
AMEGHINO: J.Luis Abeiro 17+5reb+3ast, J.Torresi 13+2reb, B.Mateo 11+4reb+3ast, J.Valinotti 11+3reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 10+6reb+3ast, G.Essengue 8+5reb+2ast
Dep Norte: L.Mare 23+3reb, D.Miguel Federico 17+2reb+3ast, N.Paciotti 16+5reb+12ast, V.Garello 15+2reb+2ast, R.Trebucq 13+4reb, C.Cupulutti 7+6reb+2ast

Estudiantes O. - Ciclista 74-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Estudiantes O.'s (10-11) home loss to ninth ranked Ciclista (12-12) 74-85 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of Christian Boudet (192-97) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 rebounds and guard Alejo Britos (187-94) who added 23 points during the contest. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Elnes Bolling (193-91) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Martin Trelles (187-96) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Ciclista moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Atenas. Loser Estudiantes O. keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes O. will play against Lanus (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes O.: E.Bolling 17+7reb+4ast, J.Sandrini 12+4reb+2ast, M.Trelles 12+6reb, J.Ruiz 9+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 8+2reb, C.Johu 7+3reb+1ast
Ciclista: C.Boudet 31+8reb+2ast, A.Britos 23+4reb+3ast, M.Tamburini 11+4reb+1ast, M.Battistino 7+3reb, L.Cerminato 6+8reb+2ast, P.Agustin 4+3reb



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