La Liga Argentina Round 33: Ciclista edge Del Progreso by one point

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 33 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Juninense. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Del Progreso (4-4) to third ranked Ciclista (7-2) 75-74 on Sunday evening. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Del Progreso's 30. The best player for the winners was swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) who scored 20 points. Christian Boudet (192-97) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Valentin Burgos (184-92) who recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Ciclista keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Estudiantes O. Del Progreso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play on the road against Pergamino (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Villa S.Martin (7-3) against fourteenth ranked Jachal (2-9) on Sunday night. Host Villa S.Martin was defeated by Jachal in a tough game in Resistencia 65-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. It was a good game for Ismael Sarruff who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Marlon Diaz contributed with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jachal's coach Lisandro Salles allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Sebastian Mignani (185-90) answered with 14 points and 8 assists for Villa S.Martin. Newly promoted Jachal maintains fourteenth place with 2-9 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Salta was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked San Isidro (7-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Salta Basket (5-4). San Isidro defeated Salta Basket 104-90 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salta Basket. Jose Montero stepped up and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Nicolas Zurschmitten with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). San Isidro have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CAO Ceres. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Racing. San Isidro will meet Estudiantes T. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salta Basket will play against Barrio Parque in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 33 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Parque Sur defeated Lanus in Concepcion de Urug. 75-67. Ameghino smashed Libertad at home 106-84. Rivadavia was destroyed by CAO Ceres on the opponent's court 95-68. Racing managed to outperform Rocamora in a home game 76-62. Dep Norte managed to beat Estudiantes T. on the road 73-68. Quilmes MP was defeated by GELP on its own court 76-86.
The best stats of 33th round was 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Joaquin Acuna of GELP.

Lanus - Parque Sur 67-75

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 13th ranked Lanus (3-6) was defeated by eleventh ranked Parque Sur (4-4) 75-67 on Saturday. Guillermo Romero (198-95) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and point guard Valentin Lofrano (176-99) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Jaire Roberts (196-96, college: S.Maine) with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Franco Chiabotto (199-99) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Parque Sur moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lanus lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. Parque Sur will meet at home higher ranked Dep Viedma (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lanus will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lanus: J.Roberts 22+7reb+6ast, C.Franco 17+5reb+4ast, S.Chaine 15+6reb, C.Ryan 13+5reb+2ast, Z.Roman 0, V.Thiago 0+1reb
Parque Sur: G.Romero 14+16reb, V.Lofrano 13+8reb+2ast, J.Ledesma 11+1reb, E.Bolling 11+4reb+4ast, B.Osuna 10+2reb, B.Juan 9+6ast

Ameghino - Libertad 106-84

There was a surprise result in Villa Maria where eleventh ranked Ameghino (4-5) smashed higher ranked Libertad (5-3) 106-84 on Sunday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Libertad's 36. Ameghino forced 20 Libertad turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Ameghino especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Libertad's players. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-88) stepped up and scored 23 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Abel Aristimuno (195-91, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was power forward Estefano Simondi (201-96) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-0) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ameghino have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bahia and Villa Mitre. Loser Libertad keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Libertad: J.Eydallin 17+4reb+1ast, E.Simondi 16+9reb+1ast, J.Wall 12+5reb, M.Alonso 12+2reb+3ast, Q.Nicolas 8+2reb+1ast, B.Barrera 8+1reb
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 23+4reb+3ast, L.Emiliano 21+1reb+4ast, F.Jeremias 20+4reb+4ast, A.Aristimuno 18+6reb+6ast, A.Tomas 9+3reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 8+4reb+3ast

CAO Ceres - Rivadavia 95-68

Very expected game when 9th ranked Rivadavia (4-7) was rolled over on the road by third ranked CAO Ceres (7-1) 95-68 on Sunday. CAO Ceres shot 63.2 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Matias Martinez (195-94) stepped up and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Jorge Banegas (190-93, agency: BIG) chipped in 24 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was swingman Alejandro Madera (193-91) with 9 points and 9 rebounds and forward Guido Francese (192-98) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. CAO Ceres have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Isidro. Loser Rivadavia dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: S.Franco 13+3reb+1ast, G.Francese 12+3reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 9+9reb+2ast, S.Arancibia 9+6reb, C.Lautaro 7+4ast, T.Cravero 7+4ast
CAO Ceres: J.Banegas 24+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 22+5reb+4ast, E.Spalla 14+5reb+3ast, E.Torne 9+5reb+1ast, J.Baeza 9+1reb+6ast, G.Cabrera 8+3reb+5ast

Villa S.Martin - Jachal 65-74

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Villa S.Martin (7-3) against fourteenth ranked Jachal (2-9) on Sunday night. Host Villa S.Martin was defeated by Jachal in a tough game in Resistencia 65-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa S.Martin. Jachal forced 20 Villa S.Martin turnovers. It was a good game for Ismael Sarruff who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Cuban power forward Marlon Diaz (200-98) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jachal's coach Lisandro Salles allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Sebastian Mignani (185-90) answered with 14 points and 8 assists and American forward Treshaad Williams (196-93, college: Morehead St.) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Villa S.Martin. Newly promoted Jachal maintains fourteenth place with 2-9 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Mignani 14+1reb+8ast, G.Bruno 13+3reb, T.Williams 11+6reb+1ast, M.Henry 9+6reb, P.Santiago 8+3reb+3ast, D.Guaita 4+8reb+3ast
Jachal: S.Ismael 27+4reb+8ast, B.Marco 15+5reb, M.Diaz 10+11reb+2ast, L.Cabanas 9+4reb+1ast, N.Coutin 6+2reb, C.Julio 3

Racing - Rocamora 76-62

Very predictable result in Chivilcoy where sixth ranked Racing (5-4) beat 14th ranked Rocamora (2-7) 76-62 on Sunday. They outrebounded Rocamora 43-26 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Racing looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and Carlos Baez (-93) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Racing's coach Diego Dambrosio used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-99) with 14 points and Justo Catalin (182-99) scored 14 points. Racing have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Salta Basket. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: J.Catalin 14+4reb, V.Tomas 14+4reb+1ast, G.Manuel 13+1reb+3ast, B.Juan Martin 7+3reb+5ast, I.Galardo 6+8reb, H.Marcos 5+4reb+4ast
Racing: J.Gamazo 29+18reb+6ast, R.Fernandez 11+3reb+2ast, E.De Pietro 10+2reb+3ast, B.Carlos 10+8reb+3ast, M.Ezequiel 6+2reb, A.Maretto 5+5reb+6ast

Ciclista - Del Progreso 75-74

The most exciting game of round 33 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Juninense. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Del Progreso (4-4) to third ranked Ciclista (7-2) 75-74 on Sunday evening. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Del Progreso's 30. The best player for the winners was swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-97) who scored 20 points. Christian Boudet (192-97) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Ciclista's coach Daniel Jaule used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Valentin Burgos (184-92) who recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Gustavo Maranguello (190-83) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Ciclista keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Estudiantes O. Del Progreso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Ciclista will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Del Progreso will play on the road against Pergamino (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Del Progreso: V.Burgos 18+7reb+4ast, G.Maranguello 14+7reb, E.Dupuy 11+1ast, F.Sanz 8+5reb, H.Wilkerson 8+5reb+1ast, S.Leonardo 7+1reb+1ast
Ciclista: M.Lambrisca 20+4reb+1ast, K.Standfield 11+6reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 9+4reb+2ast, C.Boudet 9+8reb+4ast, D.Valentin 7+3reb+1ast, V.Costa 7+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes T. - Dep Norte 68-73

There was an upset in San Miguel de Tucuman where higher ranked Estudiantes T. (5-6) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Dep Norte (2-6) 73-68 on Sunday. Swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-96) stepped up and scored 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and forward Lautaro Mare (196-98) chipped in 13 points. The best for the losing side was power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-98) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Norte moved-up to twelfth place. Estudiantes T. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Dep Norte will meet higher ranked Independiente (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes T. will play against San Isidro where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: J.Muruaga 15+7reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 14+9reb+1ast, R.Orresta 12+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+2reb, P.Diego 7+3reb, I.Echevarria 5+11reb+2ast
Dep Norte: L.Mare 13+4reb+2ast, J.Pablo Lugrin 12+9reb+1ast, F.Alorda 11+7reb, B.Franco 10+5reb+3ast, C.Jeremias 9+2reb, C.Cupulutti 6+6reb+2ast

Salta Basket - San Isidro 90-104

The game in Salta was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked San Isidro (7-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Salta Basket (5-4). San Isidro defeated Salta Basket 104-90 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salta Basket. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Salta Basket's players. Swingman Jose Montero (193-95) stepped up and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-97) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-95) with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) and Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-92) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with CAO Ceres. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Racing. San Isidro will meet Estudiantes T. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salta Basket will play against Barrio Parque in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: N.Zurschmitten 27+6reb+7ast, Y.Fundora 16+7reb, A.Carnovale 14+4reb+1ast, G.Gonzalo 14+8reb, D.Miguel Federico 12+3reb+3ast, A.Gonzalo 4+2ast
San Isidro: J.Montero 19+7reb+8ast, J.Cruz Oberto 17+7reb+2ast, E.Stucky 16+6reb+3ast, A.Santiago 12+3reb+2ast, M.Vittar 11+3reb+2ast, G.Romero 10+4reb

Quilmes MP - GELP 76-86

Everything went according to plan in Mar del Plata where eleventh ranked GELP (4-4) won against 15th ranked Quilmes MP (1-8) 86-76 on Monday. Forward Rafael Rosende (198-97) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Joaquin Acuna (196-99) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was forward Lucio Castellani (196-94) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and forward Alex Negrete (192-1) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Quilmes MP's coach Manuel Gelpi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GELP moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Quilmes MP lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with eight games lost. GELP will meet league's leader Estudiantes O. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quilmes MP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 21+6reb+1ast, L.Castellani 14+13reb+2ast, F.Gago 13+5reb+5ast, J.Cristopher 10+2reb+4ast, E.Agustin 6+3reb, L.Catelotti 6+3reb
GELP: J.Acuna 23+5reb+4ast, R.Rosende 17+10reb+6ast, J.Pablo Lancieri 12+2reb+3ast, F.Barroso 11+9reb+1ast, G.Carlos 10+1ast, S.Yago 9+8reb



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