LDD Round 23: Top-ranked Comunicaciones win another game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

LDD top team - Comunicaciones (20-2) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked La Union (8-12) in Mercedes 92-83. Comunicaciones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Swingman Matias Nunez (191-99) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Power forward Lucas Mercadino (204-3) contributed with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. point guard Agustin Sigel (165-2) answered with 31 points and 6 rebounds for La Union. Comunicaciones have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 20-2 record. La Union at the other side keeps the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Comunicaciones are looking forward to face Riachuelo LR (#11) in La Rioja in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will play at home against Union (#12) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
The game in Corrientes was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Boca Jrs (17-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Regatas (13-9). Boca Jrs managed to secure a 5-point victory 81-76. It was a great evening for Manuel Rodriguez (203-2) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Juan Guerrero helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. point guard Tobias Franchela (185-1) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Regatas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Boca Jrs. They maintain fourth place with 17-2 record. Regatas at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Boca Jrs will play against league's second-placed San Martin in Corrientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Regatas will play at home against Union (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Twentieth-ranked H.Americano (1-20) used its home court advantage to challenge ninth ranked Ferro (13-12) in Rio Gallegos on Saturday. The visitors from Buenos Aires managed to secure only three-point victory 86-83. However their fans expected much easier game. It was an exceptional evening for Felipe Rodriguez who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 steals. Damian Fernandez came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for H.Americano in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ferro. They moved-up to seventh place. H.Americano lost their fourteenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 20 lost games. Ferro will meet at home Argentino (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Americano will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 23: Penarol beat Obras on the road 90-79. Instituto destroyed Riachuelo LR on its own court 117-96. Union unfortunately lost to San Martin in Corrientes 86-97. Obera managed to beat La Union at home 68-54. Penarol defeated San Lorenzo on the opponent's court 87-84. Platense was beaten by Obera in a home game 77-89.
The most impressive performance of 23th round was 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Francisco Tarnowyk of Obera.

Obras - Penarol 79-90

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Penarol (10-13) beat higher ranked Obras (12-8) in Buenos Aires 90-79 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Tomas Framinan (177-3) who led the winners and scored 27 points. Forward Tomas Cattaneo (198-1) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2) came up with 42 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and Franco Palacios (-3) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Obras in the defeat. Obras' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Penarol moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Obras dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play against Platense (#19) in Florida and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: I.Felipe 42+5reb+4ast, V.Juan 11+4reb+2ast, B.Lautaro 10+7reb, P.Franco 7+9reb+1ast, F.Franco 5+7reb+1ast, S.Caique 2+6reb+1ast
Penarol: F.Tomas 27+1reb, C.Tomas 17+7reb+2ast, L.Gorosterrazu 15+6reb+3ast, N.Franco 13+7reb+2ast, A.Lucas 7+5reb+9ast, B.Ignacio 7+3reb+1ast

Comunicaciones - La Union 92-83

LDD top team - Comunicaciones (20-2) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked La Union (8-12) in Mercedes 92-83. Comunicaciones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Swingman Matias Nunez (191-99) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Power forward Lucas Mercadino (204-3) contributed with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Agustin Sigel (165-2) answered with 31 points and 6 rebounds and DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-1) added 24 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for La Union. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Comunicaciones have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 20-2 record. La Union at the other side keeps the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Comunicaciones are looking forward to face Riachuelo LR (#11) in La Rioja in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Union will play at home against Union (#12) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
La Union: S.Agustin 31+6reb+3ast, E.David 24+10reb, C.Jose 11+1reb+2ast, G.Marcos 10+11reb+2ast, M.Juan 4+3reb+5ast, C.Ramiro 3+5reb+2ast
Comunicaciones: M.Lucas 26+8reb+2ast, N.Matias 19+11reb+8ast, B.Juan 17+4reb+5ast, L.Francisco 15+15reb+5ast, M.Franco 9+4reb+7ast, R.Mateo 6+1reb

Instituto - Riachuelo LR 117-96

Very expected game when 11th ranked Riachuelo LR (11-12) was smashed by fifth ranked Instituto (17-8) in Cordoba 117-96 on Saturday. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Riachuelo LR's players. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Juan Frontera (178-2) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Juan Tulian (196-0) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Instituto's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Mateo Corso (185-4) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lautaro Velasquez (200-2) added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Riachuelo LR in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Instituto maintains fifth place with 17-8 record. Riachuelo LR lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo LR will play against the league's leader Comunicaciones (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: C.Mateo 20+5reb+3ast, V.Lautaro 19+2reb+1ast, L.Yustin 15+6reb+1ast, G.Agustin 15+6reb, R.Francisco 11+5reb+3ast, L.Gallardo 6+6reb+5ast
Instituto: F.Juan 24+7reb+7ast, J.Tulian 19+7reb+2ast, S.Kadir 15+5reb+1ast, U.Lautaro 14+1reb+10ast, A.Agustin 13+6reb+4ast, D.Jeronimo 12+4reb+4ast

Regatas - Boca Jrs. 76-81

The game in Corrientes was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Boca Jrs (17-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Regatas (13-9). Boca Jrs managed to secure a 5-point victory 81-76. Strangely Regatas outrebounded Boca Jrs 48-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Manuel Rodriguez (203-2) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Swingman Juan Guerrero (194-3) helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Point guard Tobias Franchela (185-1) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Juan Scacchi (186-1) scored 20 points. Regatas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Boca Jrs. They maintain fourth place with 17-2 record. Regatas at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Boca Jrs will play against league's second-placed San Martin in Corrientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Regatas will play at home against Union (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Regatas: S.Juan 20+3reb+2ast, T.Franchela 20+12reb+8ast, G.Fabio 16+5reb+2ast, M.Joaquin 8+14reb+1ast, A.Rey 6+6reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 3+2reb
Boca Jrs.: R.Manuel 25+11reb+3ast, G.Juan 17+5reb+7ast, B.Nicolas 13+2reb, B.Ignacio 10+3reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+4reb+3ast, R.Santino 3+1reb

H.Americano - Ferro 83-86

Twentieth-ranked H.Americano (1-20) used its home court advantage to challenge ninth ranked Ferro (13-12) in Rio Gallegos on Saturday. The visitors from Buenos Aires managed to secure only three-point victory 86-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Ferro made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 H.Americano turnovers. Strangely H.Americano outrebounded Ferro 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-3) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 steals. Guard Santiago Mazza (182-1) accounted for 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Forward Damian Fernandez (194-2) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and guard Braulio Soules (185-3) added 26 points respectively for H.Americano in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ferro. They moved-up to seventh place. H.Americano lost their fourteenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 20 lost games. Ferro will meet at home Argentino (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Americano will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: S.Braulio 26+3reb+3ast, F.Damian 23+10reb+2ast, G.Franco 15+1reb+4ast, I.Santiago 9+7reb+6ast, M.Andres 8+13reb+2ast, K.Matias 2+2reb
Ferro: R.Felipe 33+2reb+2ast, M.Santiago 21+6reb+8ast, L.Brutto Joaquin 15+3reb+4ast, R.Camilo 8+4reb, G.Roman 7+5reb, F.Andres 2+5reb+4ast

San Martin - Union 97-86

Very predictable result when second ranked San Martin (18-4) won against 12th ranked Union (11-16) in Corrientes 97-86 on Saturday. San Martin outrebounded Union 43-26 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Rolando Vallejos (195-0) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-98, college: Gannon) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. San Martin's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Matias Fleury (-1) came up with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Lorenzo Micheloni (195-1) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Union in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for San Martin. They maintain second place with 18-4 record having just two points less than leader Comunicaciones. Union lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. San Martin will meet at home Boca Jrs (#4) in the next round. Union will play against La Union (#15) in Formosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union: M.Jeronimo 23+1reb+1ast, F.Matias 20+8reb+4ast, M.Lorenzo 19+7reb, P.Joel 16+2reb+4ast, M.Santiago 6+6reb+4ast, A.Lorenzo 2
San Martin: V.Rolando 22+4reb+2ast, M.Andreatta 15+11reb+2ast, V.Maximiliano 12+6reb, R.Joaquin 11+1reb+7ast, L.Julian 10+5reb+1ast, M.Franco 9+8reb+6ast

Obera - La Union 68-54

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked La Union (8-12) lost on the road to fourth ranked Obera (18-5) 68-54 on Sunday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 20. Obera forced 25 La Union turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Santiago Konaszuk (188-99) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Stefano Alesso (211-3) accounted for 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Obera's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Jose Campoya (195-2) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Juan Medina (184-5) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for La Union in the defeat. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Obera. They moved-up to third place. Loser La Union keeps the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Union (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Jose 11+11reb+2ast, C.Franco 11+5reb, M.Juan 9+8reb+3ast, S.Agustin 9+1reb+1ast, E.David 7+11reb, G.Marcos 7+4reb+1ast
Obera: K.Santiago 16+6reb+6ast, F.Franco 11+8reb, T.Gomez 9+7reb+2ast, A.Stefano 8+11reb+1ast, T.Francisco 7+6reb+1ast, G.Pryszczuk 7+3reb+1ast

San Lorenzo - Penarol 84-87

Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Penarol (10-13) edged 17th ranked San Lorenzo (6-15) in Almagra 87-84 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lucas Anegon (180-2) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Nicolas Franco (204-99) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Point guard Franco Actis (178-1) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Juan Ramayo (185-2) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for San Lorenzo in the defeat. Penarol moved-up to thirteenth place. San Lorenzo lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 15 games lost. Penarol will meet at home higher ranked Obras (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Lorenzo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: R.Juan 18+5reb+1ast, A.Franco 15+6reb+9ast, C.Ian 12+2reb+2ast, M.Lucas 9+3reb+1ast, L.Lucas 9+2reb, S.Martin 8+5reb+2ast
Penarol: A.Lucas 24+6reb+5ast, L.Gorosterrazu 18+6reb+2ast, N.Franco 18+7reb+3ast, B.Ignacio 12+5reb, F.Tomas 8+4reb+1ast, C.Tomas 5+5reb+6ast

Platense - Obera 77-89

There was no surprise when 18th ranked Platense (4-19) lost to fourth ranked Obera (18-5) in Florida 77-89 on Friday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Platense's 36. Obera forced 22 Platense turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Francisco Tarnowyk (192-1) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Franco Fragozo (198-1) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Giuliano Michelangei (180-0) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Tiago Coll (-2) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Platense in the defeat. Four Obera and five Platense players scored in double figures. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Obera. They moved-up to third place. Platense lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Gimnasia. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play against Obras (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: C.Tiago 17+5reb, C.Jamiro 15+3reb+2ast, M.Giuliano 14+7reb+1ast, M.Felipe 12+3reb+1ast, C.Juan 11+7reb+1ast, F.Juan 4+2reb+6ast
Obera: T.Francisco 22+6reb+4ast, F.Franco 17+8reb, A.Stefano 10+10reb+3ast, H.Ponce 10+3reb+1ast, A.Maximiliano 8+3reb+1ast, S.Vicente Joaquin 8+2reb+2ast



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