LDD Round 5: Boca Jrs keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Boca Jrs as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Boca Jrs defeated 12th ranked Atenas in Buenos Aires 72-62. Boca Jrs dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 24. The best player for the winners was Manuel Rodriguez (203-2) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Juan Contegrand chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds. Boca Jrs' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-99) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Undefeated Boca Jrs (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Comunicaciones. Atenas at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Atenas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Boca Jrs will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Instituto in Cordoba.
Important game to mention about took place in Obera. Sixteenth ranked Gimnasia CR (2-4) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Obera (6-2) 82-80 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Obera. Uruguayan point guard Nicolas Lucchini (188-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ramiro Stehli contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Franco Fragozo (198-1) answered with 28 points and 6 rebounds for Obera. Obera's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia CR moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Obera at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked H.Americano (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-59 loss to seventh ranked San Lorenzo (4-2) in Almagra on Thursday evening. Ian Cerino stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. San Lorenzo's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Ramiro Ledesma responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds. San Lorenzo moved-up to fifth place. H.Americano lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. San Lorenzo will meet at home Regatas (#7) in the next round. H.Americano will play against Union (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gimnasia lost to undefeated Comunicaciones in Mercedes 68-111. Penarol beat La Union at home 98-84. Instituto destroyed Quimsa on the opponent's court 72-47. Union unfortunately lost to La Union in a home game 78-82. Argentino lost to undefeated Comunicaciones on the road 68-81. Olimpico was defeated by Instituto on its own court 74-83. Argentino was smashed by Obera in a road game 99-49.

Comunicaciones - Gimnasia 111-68

There was no surprise in Mercedes where 16th ranked Gimnasia CR (2-4) was crushed by leader Comunicaciones (6-0) 111-68 on Thursday. Comunicaciones dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 34. They outrebounded Gimnasia CR 53-29 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Comunicaciones shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Francisco Llanos (182-2) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals for the winners and swingman Matias Nunez (191-99) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Valentin Campano responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2) scored 17 points. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Comunicaciones. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Boca Jrs. Loser Gimnasia CR dropped to the thirteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Comunicaciones will meet Olimpico (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: B.Juan 20+1reb+1ast, M.Lucas 19+6reb+1ast, L.Francisco 17+7reb+11ast, N.Matias 14+8reb+4ast, M.Franco 12+10reb+1ast, P.Agustin 10+9reb+4ast
Gimnasia: C.Valentin 23+6reb+1ast, S.Ramiro 17+3reb+3ast, M.Facundo 8+5reb+5ast, S.Tomas 8+3reb+1ast, F.Franco 6+5reb+5ast, L.Nicolas 4+1reb

Penarol - La Union 98-84

No shocking result in a game in Mar del Plata where eleventh ranked Penarol (3-3) defeated 15th ranked La Union (2-3) 98-84 on Thursday. Penarol forced 21 La Union turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Lucas Anegon stepped up and scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners and center Nicolas Franco (204-99) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Penarol's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Marcos Gonzalez (197-0) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and Agustin Sigel scored 26 points. Four Penarol and five La Union players scored in double figures. Penarol moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Argentino and Union. Loser La Union dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. Penarol will meet at home Ferro (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: A.Lucas 20+7reb+4ast, N.Franco 19+8reb+2ast, F.Tomas 18+3ast, C.Facundo 12+5reb+4ast, V.Franco 10+3reb+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 8+2reb+2ast
La Union: S.Agustin 26+2reb+2ast, G.Marcos 21+13reb, M.Caire 14+1reb+2ast, C.Jose 13+9reb+3ast, C.Ramiro 10+1reb+2ast, C.Francisco 0

Quimsa - Instituto 47-72

Very expected game in Santiago del Estero where 19th ranked Quimsa (1-5) was rolled over by fourth ranked Instituto (5-1) 72-47 on Thursday. Instituto forced 22 Quimsa turnovers. Nicolas Lorenzi stepped up and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Bruno Abratte chipped in 17 points. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Lucas Chiapella responded with 17 points and Diego Collomb scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Instituto. They maintain fourth place with 5-1 record. Quimsa lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Olimpico. Instituto will meet at home league's leader Boca Jrs in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quimsa will play against the league's second-placed Comunicaciones (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
INSTITUTO: A.Bruno 17+1reb+3ast, L.Nicolas 17+5reb+2ast, S.Kadir 10+10reb+1ast, U.Lautaro 10+7reb+2ast, J.Tulian 5+4reb+1ast, F.Juan 5+6reb+5ast
QUIMSA: C.Lucas 17+4reb+1ast, C.Diego 9+6reb+4ast, A.Alexis 7+4reb+2ast, O.Francisco 5+5reb, F.Facundo 4+2reb, C.Joseph 2+7reb+2ast

San Lorenzo - H.Americano 84-59

Bottom-ranked H.Americano (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-59 loss to seventh ranked San Lorenzo (4-2) in Almagra on Thursday evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to H.Americano's 22. San Lorenzo forced 24 H.Americano turnovers. Power forward Ian Cerino (206-2) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and forward Martin Sesarego (193-1) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. San Lorenzo's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-0) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and forward Damian Fernandez (194-2) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. San Lorenzo moved-up to fifth place. H.Americano lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. San Lorenzo will meet at home Regatas (#7) in the next round. H.Americano will play against Union (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: R.Juan 14+4reb+1ast, C.Ian 13+13reb+1ast, S.Martin 11+5reb+4ast, P.Kevin 11+4reb+1ast, R.Thiago 10+2reb+1ast, L.Manuel 7+2reb
H.Americano: L.Ramiro 14+16reb+2ast, G.Franco 14+2reb+2ast, F.Damian 12+8reb+2ast, I.Santiago 7+3reb, A.Nicolas 5+5reb+4ast, A.Agustin 5+2reb+1ast

Boca Jrs. - Atenas 72-62

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Boca Jrs as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Boca Jrs defeated 12th ranked Atenas in Buenos Aires 72-62. Boca Jrs dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 24. The best player for the winners was Manuel Rodriguez (203-2) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Juan Contegrand chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds. Boca Jrs' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-99) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and Ignacio Segura (195-0) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Boca Jrs (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Comunicaciones. Atenas at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Atenas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Boca Jrs will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Instituto in Cordoba.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: C.Juan 24+8reb+3ast, R.Manuel 24+10reb+2ast, G.Juan 19+5reb+5ast, R.Santino 4+11reb, B.Nicolas 1+2reb, M.Juan 0+1reb
Atenas: J.Basualdo 31+12reb, S.Ignacio 15+9reb+1ast, L.Tobias 5+3reb+1ast, C.Sebastian 4+4reb, R.Franco 3+5reb+2ast, L.Maximo 2+3reb

Union - La Union 78-82

There was a surprise result in Santa Fe where fifteenth ranked La Union (2-3) beat higher ranked Union (3-3) 82-78 on Saturday. La Union made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Union turnovers. Jose Campoya stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Agustin Sigel chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five La Union players scored in double figures. Matias Reynoso responded with 25 points and Lorenzo Micheloni (195-1) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Union's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twenty players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Union dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Penarol and Argentino. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against H.Americano (#20) in Rio Gallegos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Ramiro 19+3reb+1ast, C.Jose 15+13reb+4ast, S.Agustin 15+7reb+2ast, G.Marcos 14+10reb, G.Mariano 10+5reb+1ast, D.Vido Luciano 7+1ast
Union: R.Matias 25+2reb+3ast, M.Lorenzo 11+12reb+3ast, P.Joel 9+11reb+5ast, M.Danilo 6+1reb, F.Agustin 5+1reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 5+3reb+1ast

Obera - Gimnasia 80-82

Important game to mention about took place in Obera. Sixteenth ranked Gimnasia CR (2-4) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Obera (6-2) 82-80 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Obera. Uruguayan point guard Nicolas Lucchini (188-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Franco Fragozo (198-1) answered with 28 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Santiago Konaszuk (188-99) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for Obera. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Obera's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia CR moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Obera at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: L.Nicolas 19+6reb+6ast, C.Valentin 17+3reb+2ast, S.Ramiro 16+6reb+1ast, M.Facundo 10+6reb, S.Felix 9+2reb, B.Facundo 7+1reb+2ast
Obera: F.Franco 28+6reb+1ast, K.Santiago 16+4reb+5ast, G.Pryszczuk 14+5reb, J.Rinaldi 11+3reb, T.Francisco 6+3reb+1ast, G.Valentino 3+2reb+3ast

Comunicaciones - Argentino 81-68

Not a big story in a game in Mercedes where 7th ranked Argentino (3-3) was defeated by leader Comunicaciones (6-0) 81-68 on Saturday. Comunicaciones forced 26 Argentino turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Lucas Mercadino stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and swingman Matias Nunez (191-99) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones' coach let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Cristian Cardo (198-99) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Valentino Gerbaldo scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Comunicaciones. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Boca Jrs. Loser Argentino dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Penarol and Union. Comunicaciones will meet Olimpico (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Argentino will play against Platense (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
COMUNICACIONES: M.Lucas 20+5reb+1ast, M.Franco 17+4reb+1ast, L.Francisco 11+3reb+4ast, B.Juan 11+2reb+5ast, N.Matias 9+5reb+9ast, P.Agustin 6+7reb+2ast
ARGENTINO: C.Cardo 17+5reb, G.Valentino 12+5reb+4ast, R.Laureano 11+5reb, I.Juan 8+9reb, C.Santiago 8+4reb+1ast, B.Santiago 8+4reb+4ast

Olimpico - Instituto 74-83

Everything went according to plan in La Banda where fourth ranked Instituto (5-1) won against 17th ranked Olimpico (1-5) 83-74 on Saturday. Instituto forced 20 Olimpico turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Lautaro Urquiza (177-1) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners and Juan Frontera chipped in 15 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. Guard David Perez (188-0) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds and guard Leon Luna (183-2) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Olimpico's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Instituto. They maintain fourth place with 5-1 record. Olimpico lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Quimsa. Instituto will meet at home league's leader Boca Jrs in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpico will play against the league's second-placed Comunicaciones (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
INSTITUTO: U.Lautaro 26+10reb+5ast, F.Juan 15+4reb+10ast, J.Tulian 13+5reb+2ast, D.Jeronimo 9+11reb+3ast, A.Bruno 8+3reb+1ast, S.Kadir 7+5reb
OLIMPICO: D.Perez 27+9reb, L.Leon 17+6reb+2ast, M.Codigoni 10+10reb+2ast, A.Capurro 7+2reb+1ast, F.Enzo 5+7reb+2ast, A.Sahir 3+1reb

Obera - Argentino 99-49

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Argentino (3-3) was crushed on the road by second ranked Obera (6-2) 99-49 on Thursday. Obera held Argentino to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Obera forced 21 Argentino turnovers and outrebounded them 54-34 including a 41-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Argentino's players. Franco Fragozo (198-1) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and point guard Santiago Konaszuk (188-99) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Obera players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-1) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Juan Ibarra scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Obera. Despite that victory Obera went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Argentino dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Penarol and Union. Obera will meet Union (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play against Platense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: F.Franco 23+6reb+1ast, G.Valentino 14+6reb+4ast, K.Santiago 13+6reb+6ast, A.Stefano 10+12reb+1ast, A.Maximiliano 9+4reb, T.Francisco 8+5reb+4ast
Argentino: C.Agustin 12+7reb+2ast, I.Juan 11+9reb, C.Santiago 8+3reb+1ast, C.Cardo 7+1reb, M.Franco 5+11reb+3ast, R.Laureano 3+1reb



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