LDD Round 7: Instituto lose to Obera in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Obera. Third ranked host Obera (8-3) defeated 4th placed Instituto (6-3) 78-73. Obera made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Obera outrebounded Instituto 53-34 including a 45-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for swingman Hans Ponce (192-99) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. Franco Fragozo (198-1) helped adding 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Juan Frontera responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Obera moved-up to second place. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Obera are looking forward to face Ferro (#11) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Instituto will play at home against Argentino (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Mercedes. Leader host Comunicaciones (9-0) smashed 4th placed Instituto (6-3) 91-71. It was an exceptional evening for Santiago Barrales (189-98) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds. Matias Nunez accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Comunicaciones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Juan Frontera came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Instituto in the defeat. Undefeated Comunicaciones have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Comunicaciones will play against Ferro (#11) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Instituto will play at home against Argentino (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
H.Americano has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked San Lorenzo (5-3) 72-68 on Wednesday. Ramiro Ledesma fired a double-double by scoring 12 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Juan Ramayo produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. San Lorenzo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place, which they share with Platense. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Regatas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Boca Jrs. destroyed Atenas on the opponent's court 85-53. Obras was outscored by La Union in a home game 60-91. Regatas managed to beat Penarol on the road 83-72. Quimsa defeated San Martin on its own court 88-86. Platense was beaten by Ferro in Buenos Aires 72-54. Union was destroyed by Riachuelo LR at home 68-98. La Union managed to outperform Gimnasia on the opponent's court 96-86. Olimpico recorded a loss to San Martin in a home game 69-74.

Atenas - Boca Jrs. 53-85

Very expected game in Cordoba where 15th ranked Atenas (2-5) was crushed by third ranked Boca Jrs (7-1) 85-53 on Saturday. Boca Jrs dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 28. They outrebounded Atenas 49-35 including 38 on the defensive glass. Juan Guerrero fired 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Nicolas Burgos (207-3) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Thiago Sucatsky produced 14 points and Sebastian Celasor added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Atenas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Boca Jrs maintains third place with 7-1 record having just three points less than leader Comunicaciones. Atenas lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with five games lost. Boca Jrs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires .
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: G.Juan 18+9reb+4ast, C.Juan 17+10reb, B.Nicolas 16+8reb+4ast, R.Santino 11+8reb+2ast, B.Ignacio 10+6reb, R.Manuel 8+6reb+3ast
Atenas: S.Thiago 14+3reb+1ast, R.Franco 13+2reb, C.Sebastian 10+5reb+1ast, G.Ignacio 4+1reb, J.Basualdo 4+6reb+1ast, A.Alejo 2+5reb+1ast

Obera - Instituto 78-73

The game between Top Four teams took place in Obera. Third ranked host Obera (8-3) defeated 4th placed Instituto (6-3) 78-73. Obera made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Obera outrebounded Instituto 53-34 including a 45-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for swingman Hans Ponce (192-99) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. Franco Fragozo (198-1) helped adding 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Juan Frontera responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Kadir Suarez scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Obera and four Instituto players scored in double figures. Obera moved-up to second place. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Obera are looking forward to face Ferro (#11) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Instituto will play at home against Argentino (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Obera: H.Ponce 19+4reb+5ast, T.Gomez 12+8reb, T.Francisco 11+8reb+3ast, G.Pryszczuk 11+7reb+2ast, F.Franco 11+9reb+4ast, A.Stefano 7+9reb
Instituto: F.Juan 26+9reb+2ast, S.Kadir 14+9reb, L.Nicolas 13+2reb+1ast, U.Lautaro 11+4reb+3ast, D.Jeronimo 6+4reb, A.Agustin 3+3reb

Obras - La Union 60-91

There was a small surprise in Buenos Aires where fourteenth ranked La Union (2-4) smashed 11th ranked Obras (3-5) 91-60 on Sunday. La Union forced 23 Obras turnovers. Marcos Gonzalez (197-0) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Agustin Sigel chipped in 26 points and 5 assists. Franco Ferri produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and Lautaro Barrios added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. La Union maintains fourteenth place with 2-4 record. Loser Obras dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Penarol. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
La Union: S.Agustin 26+4reb+5ast, G.Marcos 22+19reb+2ast, M.Caire 20+1reb+4ast, C.Jose 9+8reb+2ast, G.Mariano 6+3reb, C.Franco 5+2reb
Obras: F.Franco 15+7reb+2ast, V.Juan 12+1reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 11+7reb, R.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, S.Caique 5+8reb+1ast, R.Lisandro 3+2reb

Penarol - Regatas 72-83

Not a big story in a game in Mar del Plata where 12th ranked Penarol (3-5) was defeated by eighth ranked Regatas (5-3) 83-72 on Sunday. Regatas outrebounded Penarol 52-33 including 38 on the defensive glass. DR Congolese center Christ Bonazebi (206-2) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. Fabio Gauto (190-2) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-98, agency: BIG) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and center Nicolas Franco (204-99) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Regatas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with San Lorenzo. Loser Penarol keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Obras. Regatas will meet at home bottom-ranked Olimpico (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Penarol will play against Union (#6) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: B.Christ 25+17reb, G.Fabio 21+8reb+6ast, S.Juan 11+6reb+5ast, T.Franchela 10+3reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 8+6reb+2ast, V.Felipe 8+9reb+2ast
Penarol: L.Gorosterrazu 20+7reb+3ast, N.Franco 19+9reb+1ast, C.Facundo 14+7reb+6ast, V.Franco 7+4reb+2ast, C.Tomas 7+3reb, B.Nicolas 5

Quimsa - San Martin 88-86

There was a surprise result in Santiago del Estero where nineteenth ranked Quimsa (2-6) edged higher ranked San Martin (6-2) 88-86 on Sunday. Quimsa looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Diego Collomb fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Center Lucio Longoni (205-1) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Franco Mendez (188-2) produced 18 points and 7 assists and Vila Bordon added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Four Quimsa and five San Martin players scored in double figures. Quimsa moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Gimnasia. Loser San Martin dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Martin will play against Olimpico (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
QUIMSA: C.Diego 33+7reb+11ast, L.Lucio 18+11reb+1ast, C.Lucas 17+5reb+6ast, F.Facundo 13+8reb+3ast, Z.Stefano 3+2reb, C.Facundo 2+2reb+2ast
SAN MARTIN: M.Franco 18+4reb+7ast, V.Rolando 17+8reb+1ast, B.Vila 16+5reb+7ast, F.Alorda 15+8reb, M.Andreatta 11+8reb+2ast, L.Julian 5+2reb

Ferro - Platense 72-54

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 18th ranked Platense (1-6) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Ferro (4-5) 72-54 on Tuesday. Ferro outrebounded Platense 47-30 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Joaquin Lo Brutto fired 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Felipe Rodriguez chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Giuliano Michelangei produced 12 points and Tiago Coll added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ferro moved-up to eleventh place. Platense lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with six games lost. They share it with H.Americano. Ferro will meet league's leader Comunicaciones in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Platense will play against Union (#6) in Santa Fe and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
FERRO: L.Brutto Joaquin 18+6reb+6ast, R.Felipe 14+9reb+2ast, M.Santiago 11+7reb+4ast, G.Roman 10+12reb+1ast, R.Camilo 9+2reb+1ast, D.Joaquin 8+2reb+1ast
PLATENSE: M.Giuliano 12+1reb+2ast, C.Tiago 11+2reb+2ast, F.Juan 6+6reb+1ast, P.Salvador 5+5reb, C.Juan 5+6reb, M.Felipe 5+2reb

Union - Riachuelo LR 68-98

There was a small surprise in Santa Fe where tenth ranked Riachuelo LR (4-3) outleveled 8th ranked Union (6-5) 98-68 on Monday. Riachuelo LR forced 25 Union turnovers. Point guard Yoel Cuenca fired a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Forward Lucas Gallardo (199-1) chipped in 31 points. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Ulises Gonzalez produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and Lorenzo Micheloni (195-1) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Union's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Riachuelo LR moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Argentino. Loser Union dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Riachuelo LR will meet at home Argentino (#9) in the next round. Union will play against Penarol and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: L.Gallardo 31+4reb+3ast, Y.Cuenca 18+11reb+11ast, C.Mateo 16+4reb+1ast, G.Agustin 13+3reb+1ast, V.Lautaro 9+7reb+3ast, D.Samuel 6+6reb+1ast
Union: G.Ulises 20+7reb+2ast, M.Lorenzo 11+8reb, B.Matias 11+1reb+1ast, F.Agustin 6+4reb+1ast, F.Matias 6+4reb+4ast, F.Mateo 5+1ast

Gimnasia - La Union 86-96

Rather expected game in Comodoro Rivadavia where 16th ranked Gimnasia CR (2-6) was defeated by fourteenth ranked La Union (2-4) 96-86 on Tuesday. La Union made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Gimnasia CR turnovers. Marcos Gonzalez (197-0) fired 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Matias Caire (188) chipped in 30 points and 5 rebounds. Center Leandro Fogel (201-0) produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and guard Franco Ferraria (191-2) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gimnasia CR's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union maintains fourteenth place with 2-4 record. Loser Gimnasia CR keeps the sixteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Quimsa. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia CR will play against Atenas (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Marcos 33+8reb+2ast, M.Caire 30+5reb+3ast, C.Jose 16+9reb+4ast, S.Agustin 11+4reb+4ast, G.Mariano 3+1ast, P.Matias 3+2reb+1ast
Gimnasia: L.Fogel 26+5reb+2ast, F.Franco 13+6reb+3ast, S.Ramiro 11+1reb+3ast, S.Tomas 11+1reb+1ast, C.Valentin 8+4reb+2ast, S.Felix 7+3reb

Comunicaciones - Instituto 91-71

The game between Top Four teams took place in Mercedes. Leader host Comunicaciones (9-0) smashed 4th placed Instituto (6-3) 91-71. They outrebounded Instituto 50-34 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Comunicaciones players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Instituto's players. It was an exceptional evening for Santiago Barrales (189-98) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds. Swingman Matias Nunez (191-99) accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Juan Frontera came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Kadir Suarez added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Instituto in the defeat. Comunicaciones have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Comunicaciones will play against Ferro (#11) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Instituto will play at home against Argentino (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
COMUNICACIONES: M.Lucas 16+7reb, N.Matias 15+7reb+7ast, S.Barrales 15+17reb+2ast, M.Franco 12+2reb+1ast, L.Francisco 10+7reb+9ast, B.Juan 9+2reb+5ast
INSTITUTO: F.Juan 22+8reb+7ast, B.Tobias 12+1reb+1ast, S.Kadir 11+8reb+1ast, A.Agustin 6+6reb+1ast, U.Lautaro 6+5reb+2ast, L.Nicolas 5+1reb+3ast

Olimpico - San Martin 69-74

Very predictable result in La Banda where sixth ranked San Martin (6-2) defeated bottom-ranked Olimpico (1-7) 74-69 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Olimpico 57-40 including 42 on the defensive glass. Franco Alorda (203-99) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Rolando Vallejos (195-0) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Ecuadorian forward Aaron Capurro (201-0) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Mateo Codigoni (191-0) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Olimpico's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Martin moved-up to fourth place. Olimpico lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. San Martin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico will play again against San Martin (#4) in Corrientes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SAN MARTIN: F.Alorda 25+15reb, V.Rolando 22+8reb, A.Franco 8+1reb+1ast, M.Franco 6+11reb+5ast, R.Lautaro 5+4reb+2ast, C.Mateo 3+8reb+1ast
OLIMPICO: M.Codigoni 16+7reb+3ast, A.Capurro 15+12reb+2ast, D.Perez 14+2reb+1ast, L.Leon 8+5reb+4ast, R.Francisco 6+7reb, F.Enzo 5+1reb

H.Americano - San Lorenzo 72-68

H.Americano has finally registered their first victory this season after six consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked San Lorenzo (5-3) 72-68 on Wednesday. Swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-0) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Braulio Soules (185-3) chipped in 27 points. Juan Ramayo produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Ian Cerino (206-2) added 14 points respectively for lost side. San Lorenzo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. H.Americano (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place, which they share with Platense. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Regatas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: S.Braulio 27+3reb+3ast, L.Ramiro 12+18reb+4ast, A.Agustin 11+5reb+2ast, F.Damian 9+3reb+1ast, M.Andres 6+5reb+1ast, I.Santiago 5+2reb+6ast
San Lorenzo: C.Ian 14+4reb+3ast, R.Juan 13+11reb+2ast, A.Franco 12+1reb+3ast, L.Lucas 8+4reb+3ast, R.Thiago 6+2reb+2ast, P.Kevin 6+4reb



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