La Liga Argentina Round 26: Dep Viedma keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dep Viedma as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dep Viedma defeated one of their biggest challengers Zarate Basket in Rio Negro 94-88. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Dep Viedma looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Zarate Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Matias Eidintas (186-95) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Lucas Gonzalez (199-94) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Agustin Brocal (191-97) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Zarate Basket dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes O. and Parque Sur. Zarate Basket will play next round against strong Del Progreso trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Important game to mention about took place in Resistencia. Eighth ranked San Isidro (4-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Villa S.Martin (4-2) 86-84 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Swingman Jose Montero (193-95) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Gonzalo Romero contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Sebastian Mignani (185-90) replied with 25 points and 7 assists for Villa S.Martin. San Isidro keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Estudiantes T. (#5) in San Miguel de Tucuman and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Quilmes MP can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Bahia (2-3) on the road game in Bahia Blanca 92-71 on Friday. Facundo Gago had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ivan Catani responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Quilmes MP (1-5) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with Ameghino. It was Bahia's third loss in a row. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Rocamora and Racing. Quilmes MP will meet Villa Mitre (#15) in the next round. Bahia will play against GELP (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
CAO Ceres crushed Jachal in a road game 124-61. Independiente beat Ameghino at home 68-58. Ameghino lost to Estudiantes T. on the opponent's court 93-95. Pergamino managed to outperform Lanus in a home game 80-78. CAO Ceres rolled over Rivadavia on the road 111-77.
The best stats of 26th round was 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Matias Martinez of CAO Ceres.

Bahia - Quilmes MP 71-92

Quilmes MP can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Bahia (2-3) on the road game in Bahia Blanca 92-71 on Friday. Quilmes MP dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bahia's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Facundo Gago (178-96) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ivan Catani (194-98) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Luciano Polak (185-1) scored 18 points. Quilmes MP (1-5) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with Ameghino. It was Bahia's third loss in a row. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Rocamora and Racing. Quilmes MP will meet Villa Mitre (#15) in the next round. Bahia will play against GELP (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bahia: I.Catani 21+8reb, P.Luciano 18+2reb, A.Alejo 14+1reb+1ast, A.Facundo 6+7reb+4ast, D.Tiago 5+2reb+1ast, F.Emanuel 4+1reb+5ast
Quilmes MP: J.Cristopher 25+3reb+5ast, L.Castellani 24+8reb+3ast, F.Gago 21+4reb+10ast, L.Catelotti 9+4reb, A.Francisco 4+7reb+5ast, N.Tomas 4+6reb

Dep Viedma - Zarate Basket 94-88

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dep Viedma as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dep Viedma defeated one of their biggest challengers Zarate Basket in Rio Negro 94-88. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Dep Viedma looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Zarate Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Matias Eidintas (186-95) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Lucas Gonzalez (199-94) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Agustin Brocal (191-97) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Damian Pineda (194-88) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Four Dep Viedma and five Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Zarate Basket dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes O. and Parque Sur. Zarate Basket will play next round against strong Del Progreso trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 21+5reb+2ast, B.Juan 16+2reb+1ast, D.Pineda 15+7reb+4ast, P.Facundo 12+8reb+1ast, L.Andujar 12+5reb+8ast, R.Banegas 10+8reb
Dep Viedma: M.Eidintas 25+7reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 22+7reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 16+4reb+9ast, M.Mariano 12+5reb+2ast, J.Marini 7+3reb+3ast, L.Capponi 6+4reb+1ast

Jachal - CAO Ceres 61-124

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Jachal (0-6) was crushed at home by seventh ranked CAO Ceres (4-1) 124-61 on Friday. CAO Ceres dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 28. They outrebounded Jachal 47-25 including a 40-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. CAO Ceres shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Jachal's players. Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) scored 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Guido Cabrera (188-0) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Coach Enrique Lancelotti's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Marco Bosh responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Manuel Navarro (193-95) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five CAO Ceres and four Jachal players scored in double figures. CAO Ceres keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Jachal still closes the standings with six games lost. CAO Ceres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against the league's leader Independ.O. (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jachal: B.Marco 20+6reb+3ast, M.Navarro 13+7reb+3ast, B.Szlaien 11+5reb+1ast, T.Martin 10+1reb+7ast, C.Milton 4+1ast, C.Facundo 2
CAO Ceres: J.Banegas 33+9reb+9ast, M.Martinez 23+3reb+2ast, E.Torne 16+6reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 14+5reb+10ast, P.Martinez 12+10reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 8+3reb+2ast

Villa S.Martin - San Isidro 84-86

Important game to mention about took place in Resistencia. Eighth ranked San Isidro (4-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Villa S.Martin (4-2) 86-84 on Friday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Swingman Jose Montero (193-95) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Swingman Gonzalo Romero (196-97) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five San Isidro players scored in double figures. Guard Sebastian Mignani (185-90) replied with 25 points and 7 assists and the former international Diego Guaita (204-83) added 8 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Villa S.Martin. San Isidro keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play on the road against Estudiantes T. (#5) in San Miguel de Tucuman and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Mignani 25+3reb+7ast, L.Rodriguez 15+6reb, M.Henry 10+6reb+4ast, T.Williams 9+1reb+1ast, S.Luduena 9+6reb+6ast, D.Guaita 8+13reb+1ast
San Isidro: G.Romero 23+6reb, J.Cruz Oberto 20+9reb, J.Montero 15+10reb+9ast, M.Vittar 13+3reb+5ast, E.Stucky 13+6reb+1ast, A.Santiago 2+1reb+1ast

Independiente - Ameghino 68-58

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santiago del Estero where twelfth ranked Independiente (1-3) defeated 11th ranked Ameghino (1-5) 68-58 on Friday. Swingman Daniel Tabbia (195-93) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Fortunato Rolfi chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Abel Aristimuno (195-91, agency: BIG) responded with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) scored 15 points. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Independiente left bottom position moving up to tenth place. Loser Ameghino dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Independiente will meet at home Echague (#11) in the next round. Ameghino will play against Salta Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 15+4reb+1ast, A.Tomas 11+7reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 11+9reb+8ast, B.Mateo 8+5reb+1ast, B.Santiago 5, L.Emiliano 4+7reb+3ast
Independiente: D.Tabbia 15+5reb+1ast, R.Fortunato 11+7reb+2ast, L.Tambucci 9+7reb+1ast, B.Ingratta 7+2reb, G.Mendes 7+6reb, L.Silva 5+3reb

Estudiantes T. - Ameghino 95-93

Rather expected game in San Miguel de Tucuman where 11th ranked Ameghino (1-5) was edged by eighth ranked Estudiantes T. (4-1) 95-93 on Saturday. Estudiantes T. made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) scored 25 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-98) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Forward Abel Aristimuno (195-91, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Jeremias Frontera (186-0) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Estudiantes T. and four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes T. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Ameghino dropped to the twelfth place with five games lost. They share the position with Quilmes MP. Estudiantes T. will meet at home Villa S.Martin (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Ameghino will play against Salta Basket (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: A.Aristimuno 29+11reb+2ast, F.Jeremias 15+5reb+2ast, A.Tomas 11+8reb+1ast, J.Luis Abeiro 11+2reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 10+9reb, L.Emiliano 9+4reb+4ast
Estudiantes T.: J.Muruaga 25+6ast, C.Echevarria 21+8reb+1ast, R.Orresta 19+2reb+1ast, I.Echevarria 13+14reb, J.Rodriguez 11+4reb+1ast, P.Walter 4+7reb+2ast

Pergamino - Lanus 80-78

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Pergamino (2-4) edged at home higher ranked Lanus (3-3) 80-78 on Saturday. Guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-98) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Benjamin Levato (188-99) chipped in 22 points during the contest. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Canadian forward Cassidy Ryan (201-95, college: Brock) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and center Sebastian Chaine (201-86) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Newly promoted Pergamino maintains thirteenth position with 2-4 record. Lanus lost third consecutive game. Lanus at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Rivadavia. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
LANUS: C.Ryan 14+8reb+2ast, S.Chaine 13+6reb+2ast, C.Franco 11+1reb, R.Augusto 9+2reb+1ast, G.Mariano 8+3reb+2ast, D.Muccio Lucas 6+4reb
PERGAMINO: G.Luciano 26+3reb+1ast, B.Levato 22+3reb, L.Tortonesi 12+4reb+3ast, K.Fuller 7+10reb, A.Mariani 7+7reb+5ast, G.Federico 4+3reb

Rivadavia - CAO Ceres 77-111

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Rivadavia (3-3) was outplayed at home by seventh ranked CAO Ceres (4-1) 111-77 on Saturday. CAO Ceres made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. CAO Ceres had a 39-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 68.0 percentage. Swingman Matias Martinez (195-94) scored 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists during the contest. Coach Enrique Lancelotti's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Abel Trejo (204-90, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and power forward Tobias Cravero (197-99) scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAO Ceres keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Lanus. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: A.Trejo 19+13reb+2ast, G.Francese 17+3reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 10+3reb+8ast, B.Lucas 10+2reb+1ast, T.Cravero 9+12reb+5ast, C.Lautaro 7+3reb+3ast
CAO Ceres: M.Martinez 35+9reb+4ast, J.Banegas 27+4reb+4ast, J.Baeza 16+3reb+3ast, E.Spalla 15+6reb+4ast, P.Martinez 8+5reb+1ast, L.Fernandez 6+3reb+1ast



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