LDD Round 34: Boca Jrs beat Obera by two after a very close 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.

The most exciting game of round 34 in the LDD took place in Obera. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Obera (24-9) to third ranked Boca Jrs (25-4) 80-78 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Juan Guerrero (194-2003) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) contributed with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Obera. Boca Jrs have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 25-4 record having 4 victories less than leader Comunicaciones. Obera at the other side dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Boca Jrs are looking forward to face La Union (#10) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obera will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Formosa. Tenth ranked La Union (15-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Ferro (14-20) 83-81 on Friday evening. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marcos Gonzalez chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. La Union's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds. La Union maintains tenth position with 15-14 record. Ferro lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. La Union will play against higher ranked Boca Jrs (#3) in Buenos Aires in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ferro will have a break next round.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Obras (17-13) and Gimnasia CR (5-28), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Obras lost at home to eighteenth ranked Gimnasia CR 71-79 on Friday. Leandro Fogel notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by Juan Del Valle did not help to save the game for Obras. Obras' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia CR maintains eighteenth position with 5-28 record. Loser Obras keeps the eighth place with 13 games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play against Union (#14) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Instituto beat Argentino on the road 113-95. Bottom-ranked H.Americano was destroyed by Atenas on its own court 77-117. San Lorenzo managed to outperform Quimsa in Almagra 82-78. Obras managed to beat Atenas at home 94-80. Instituto defeated Penarol on the opponent's court 89-80.
The most impressive performance of 34th round was 22 points and 12 rebounds by Juan Tulian of Instituto.

Obras - Gimnasia 71-79

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Obras (17-13) and Gimnasia CR (5-28), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Obras lost at home to eighteenth ranked Gimnasia CR 71-79 on Friday. Center Leandro Fogel (201-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by Juan Del Valle (190-1999) did not help to save the game for Obras. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) added 16 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Obras' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gimnasia CR maintains eighteenth position with 5-28 record. Loser Obras keeps the eighth place with 13 games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play against Union (#14) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: B.Lautaro 16+6reb+2ast, M.Von Schmeling 16+4reb, D.Valle Juan 16+8reb+1ast, I.Felipe 10+7reb, F.Franco 4+3reb+1ast, G.Ignacio 4+8reb
Gimnasia: L.Fogel 19+16reb+1ast, L.Nicolas 16+1reb+4ast, S.Tomas 15+8reb+1ast, S.Ramiro 14+6reb+4ast, M.Facundo 7+2reb, F.Alejo 4+2reb

Obera - Boca Jrs. 78-80

The most exciting game of round 34 in the LDD took place in Obera. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Obera (24-9) to third ranked Boca Jrs (25-4) 80-78 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Juan Guerrero (194-2003) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Santiago Konaszuk (188-1999) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Obera. Boca Jrs have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 25-4 record having 4 victories less than leader Comunicaciones. Obera at the other side dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Boca Jrs are looking forward to face La Union (#10) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obera: T.Gomez 24+5reb+2ast, K.Santiago 15+6reb+8ast, F.Franco 14+5reb+3ast, A.Alejo 9+3reb, S.Vicente Joaquin 7+1reb+1ast, T.Francisco 5+3reb
Boca Jrs.: G.Juan 23+9reb+4ast, R.Manuel 23+5reb+1ast, R.Santino 16+12reb+4ast, C.Juan 13+3reb+3ast, C.Federico 3+1reb, B.Nicolas 2+1reb

Argentino - Instituto 95-113

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Instituto (25-10) beat 16th ranked Argentino (12-20) in Junin 113-95 on Friday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Argentino's 44. Instituto forced 19 Argentino turnovers. Point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) notched 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and point guard Lautaro Urquiza (177-2001) supported him with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) added 18 points and 5 assists for lost side. Five Instituto and four Argentino players scored in double figures. Argentino's coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Instituto moved-up to fourth place. Loser Argentino keeps the sixteenth position with 20 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Quimsa (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: C.Agustin 31+12reb+4ast, M.Franco 19+4reb+1ast, C.Santiago 18+2reb+5ast, G.Augusto 12+2reb+1ast, S.Francisco 7, B.Santiago 6+4reb+2ast
Instituto: F.Juan 18+6reb+7ast, A.Bruno 17+1reb+2ast, U.Lautaro 17+9reb+5ast, J.Tulian 17+5reb+3ast, D.Jeronimo 16+3reb+1ast, B.Ignacio 11+6reb

La Union - Ferro 83-81

Important game to mention about took place in Formosa. Tenth ranked La Union (15-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 13th ranked Ferro (14-20) 83-81 on Friday evening. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marcos Gonzalez (197-2000) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four La Union players scored in double figures. La Union's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) scored 20 points. La Union maintains tenth position with 15-14 record. Ferro lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. La Union will play against higher ranked Boca Jrs (#3) in Buenos Aires in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ferro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ferro: R.Felipe 24+6reb+1ast, R.Camilo 20+3reb, W.Facundo 10+7reb, M.Santiago 7+9reb+6ast, G.Thomas 6+6reb, F.Andres 6+10reb+1ast
La Union: E.David 19+14reb+1ast, G.Marcos 17+6reb, M.Caire 15+3reb+2ast, S.Agustin 14+3reb+1ast, G.Mariano 6+2reb, M.Juan 6+5reb+3ast

H.Americano - Atenas 77-117

Very expected game when 20th ranked H.Americano (2-27) was smashed by ninth ranked Atenas (16-16) in Rio Gallegos 117-77 on Friday. Atenas forced 26 H.Americano turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swingman Franco Riffle (195-2003) notched 32 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Ignacio Segura (195-2000) supported him with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Five Atenas players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by guard Braulio Soules (185-2003) did not help to save the game for H.Americano. Point guard Santiago Infante (182-2003) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. H.Americano's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Atenas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 16-16 record. H.Americano lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against Penarol (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: S.Braulio 26+1reb+2ast, I.Santiago 17+5reb+6ast, M.Andres 9+8reb, T.Lucas 7+9reb+3ast, K.Matias 6+5reb+1ast, J.Lautaro 5+3reb+2ast
Atenas: R.Franco 32+5reb+6ast, A.Maximo 26+4ast, S.Ignacio 20+10reb+6ast, P.Gabriel 14+16reb, M.Erick 10+3reb+5ast, S.Matias 10+3reb

Quimsa - San Lorenzo 78-82

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked San Lorenzo (10-19) won against higher ranked Quimsa (18-13) in Santiago del Estero 82-78 on Saturday. San Lorenzo made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. San Lorenzo outrebounded Quimsa 47-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Guard Juan Ramayo (185-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) supported him with 13 points. Even 27 points by guard Francisco Corradi (187-2003) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Forward Facundo Folmer (200-2003) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. San Lorenzo maintains seventeenth position with 10-19 record. Loser Quimsa keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet higher ranked Olimpico (#11) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quimsa will play against Argentino (#16) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: C.Francisco 27+4reb+2ast, F.Facundo 17+6reb+4ast, S.Lugo 9+2reb+3ast, T.Emiliano 9+2reb+1ast, C.Lucas 8+7reb+4ast, C.Bryan 6+9reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: R.Juan 18+10reb+4ast, L.Lucas 13+2reb+2ast, A.Facello 13+2reb+3ast, M.Lucas 9+4reb, C.Ian 8+5reb, S.Martin 6+9reb+2ast

Obras - Atenas 94-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Atenas' (16-16) road loss to eighth ranked Obras (17-13) in Buenos Aires 80-94 on Sunday. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 42. They outrebounded Atenas 53-36 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Matias Von Schmeling (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) supported him with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 31 points by point guard Maximo Araujo (183-2003) did not help to save the game for Atenas. Ignacio Segura (195-2000) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Obras maintains eighth position with 17-13 record. Loser Atenas keeps the ninth place with 16 games lost. Obras will meet Union (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Atenas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Atenas: A.Maximo 31+2reb+1ast, S.Ignacio 18+5reb+3ast, R.Franco 10+5reb+1ast, P.Gabriel 6+13reb, G.Mauricio 6+2reb, S.Matias 6+4reb
Obras: M.Von Schmeling 25+13reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 19+1reb, D.Valle Juan 16+2reb+2ast, I.Felipe 13+9reb+5ast, F.Fuenmayor 10+6reb, P.M 4+2reb

Penarol - Instituto 80-89

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Instituto (25-10) defeated 11th ranked Penarol (14-18) in Mar del Plata 89-80 on Sunday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 32. Juan Tulian (196-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) supported him with 15 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists by guard Thiago Dasso (185-2000) did not help to save the game for Penarol. Guard Facundo Tolosa (190-2002) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Penarol's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Instituto moved-up to fourth place. Loser Penarol keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with Olimpico. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Penarol will play against H.Americano (#20) in Rio Gallegos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarol: T.Facundo 20+7reb+4ast, B.Ignacio 17+9reb+1ast, F.Tomas 15, D.Thiago 15+10reb+9ast, A.Lucas 13+4reb+6ast, B.Franco 0+2reb
Instituto: J.Tulian 22+12reb+1ast, F.Juan 15+1reb+7ast, U.Lautaro 13+3reb+6ast, A.Bruno 10+3reb+1ast, D.Jeronimo 10+4reb+3ast, B.Ignacio 8+5reb+1ast



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