Argentinian La Liga Argentina round 52 best performance: Eduardo Spalla (by Hoops Agents)

Forward Eduardo Spalla (197-F-1989) put on an amazing game in the last round for CAO Ceres, receiving a Hoops Agents La Liga Argentina Player of the Week award for round 52.
The 32-year old player had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Libertad (#9, 9-8) 83-76. CAO Ceres maintains the 4th position in their group in Argentinian La Liga Argentina. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. CAO Ceres will need more victories to improve their 14-4 record. In the team's last game Spalla had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at CAO Ceres, through which he has constantly improved. Eduardo Spalla averages this season 12.6ppg and 6.9rpg.

The second best player in last round's games was young Ezequiel Paz (190-PG-2001, agency: Interperformances) of Bahia. Paz had a very good evening with 32 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course Bahia cruised to a 96-89 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Dep Viedma (#2, 13-7). This victory allowed Bahia to move up to 13th position in Conferencia Sur. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Bahia managed to get this year. Paz is one of the most experienced players at Bahia and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was guard Tomas Allende (190-PG-2002) of Ameghino (#5). Allende showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Ameghino, leading his team to a 95-87 win against the lower-ranked Echague (#15, 3-19). Ameghino needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Conference Norte. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 8 lost games. Allende has a very solid season. In 30 games in Argentina he scored 11.7ppg. He also has 4.6rpg and FGP: 54.9%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Juan Baquero (196-F-1990) of Zarate Basket - 16 points and 10 rebounds
5. Federico Gobetti (192-G/F-1999) of Pergamino - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Juan Javier Bollo (203-C-1992) of Villa Mitre - 19 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Pablo Martinez (197-PF-1982) of CAO Ceres - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Valentin Forestier (194-SF-2003) of Bahia - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Dallas Morgan (185-G) of Echague - 30 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Khalil Fuller (203-F/C-1995) of Pergamino - 15 points and 8 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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Tags : EDUARDO SPALLA, CENTRAL ARGENTINO OLIMPICO CERES, ARGENTINIAN BASKETBALL