La Liga Argentina Round 64: Dep Viedma beat Pergamino 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 64 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Pergamino. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Pergamino (14-10) to first ranked Dep Viedma (18-7) 107-105 on Sunday evening. Dep Viedma made 32-of-41 free shots (78.0 percent) during the game. 31 personal fouls committed by Pergamino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 6 assists. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) contributed with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Andres Mariani (190-1987) replied with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Pergamino. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-7 record. Newly promoted Pergamino dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Racing. Dep Viedma are looking forward to face Ciclista (#4) in Juninense in the next round. Pergamino will play on the road against Estudiantes C. in Concordia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Estudiantes O. (16-8) against fourteenth ranked Bahia (7-16) on Sunday night. Host Estudiantes O. was defeated by Bahia in a tough game in Olavarria 69-78. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and Joaquin Sanchez who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. Bahia's coach Laura Cors allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Bahia moved-up to thirteenth place. Estudiantes O. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Mar del Plata between Lanus and Quilmes MP. Eleventh ranked Lanus (11-13) got a very close victory on the road over 12th ranked Quilmes MP (10-15). Lanus managed to escape with a 1-point win 74-73 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quilmes MP. The winners were led by Sebastian Chaine who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Lanus' coach Sebastian Burtin used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by Alex Negrete did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Lanus moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 64 were not that significant. Salta Basket was beaten by Dep Norte on the road 81-77. Libertad destroyed Rivadavia on its own court 103-75. Villa S.Martin unfortunately lost to Independiente in Santiago del Estero 76-81. Rocamora recorded a loss to Estudiantes C. at home 67-76. Jachal was crushed by Ameghino on the opponent's court 109-75.
The most impressive performance of 64th round was 32 points and 12 rebounds by Juan Luis Abeiro of Ameghino.

Quilmes MP - Lanus 73-74

A very close game took place in Mar del Plata between Lanus and Quilmes MP. Eleventh ranked Lanus (11-13) got a very close victory on the road over 12th ranked Quilmes MP (10-15). Lanus managed to escape with a 1-point win 74-73 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quilmes MP. Lanus made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Lucas Ortiz (190-1987) supported him with 15 points and 5 assists. Lanus' coach Sebastian Burtin used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) did not help to save the game for Quilmes MP. Point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) added 13 points for lost side. Lanus moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lanus: S.Chaine 23+11reb+5ast, L.Ortiz 15+2reb+5ast, M.Franchino 9+7reb, R.Augusto 8+3reb, G.Mariano 6+1reb+2ast, P.Bruna 6+4reb+2ast
Quilmes MP: N.Alex 25+6reb+2ast, F.Gago 13+3reb+2ast, L.Castellani 10+6reb+2ast, J.Cristopher 9, F.Gonzalez 7+2reb, N.Tomas 4+7reb

Dep Norte - Salta Basket 81-77

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Dep Norte (10-13) beat higher ranked Salta Basket (15-10) in Armstrong 81-77 on Sunday. The winners were led by Franco Borsellino who scored that evening 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Franco Alorda (203-1999) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by forward Gonzalo Guevara (196-1998) did not help to save the game for Salta Basket. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Norte maintains eleventh position with 10-13 record. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the third place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Dep Norte will meet at home Jachal (#15) in the next round. Salta Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: B.Franco 19+5reb+7ast, F.Alorda 18+10reb+1ast, L.Mare 14+10reb, J.Pablo Lugrin 12+4reb+2ast, C.Cupulutti 8+2reb, C.Jeremias 6+2reb+4ast
Salta Basket: G.Gonzalo 22+10reb, A.Gonzalo 14+3reb+7ast, Y.Fundora 13+12reb, A.Carnovale 11+5reb+4ast, A.Facundo 8+4reb, D.Miguel Federico 7+2reb

Libertad - Rivadavia 103-75

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Rivadavia (11-13) was smashed by tenth ranked Libertad (11-14) in Sunchales 103-75 on Sunday. Libertad dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rivadavia's 38. The winners were led by power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994) who scored that evening 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) supported him with 17 points. Four Libertad players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) did not help to save the game for Rivadavia. Center Abel Trejo (204-1990) added 11 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Libertad maintains tenth position with 11-14 record. Rivadavia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Libertad will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivadavia will play against Colon SF (#13) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertad: N.Gimenez 20+7reb+2ast, J.Eydallin 17+1reb+3ast, Q.Nicolas 14+1reb, P.Mateo 10+3reb+2ast, E.Simondi 9+3reb+1ast, E.Rupcic 7+6reb+1ast
Rivadavia: T.Cravero 19+2reb+1ast, A.Trejo 11+5reb, P.Bandeo 8+1ast, C.Lautaro 7+5reb+4ast, S.Franco 7+2ast, F.Jerez 7+7reb

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 81-76

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Independiente (11-13) won against higher ranked Villa S.Martin (15-10) in Santiago del Estero 81-76 on Sunday. The winners were led by Fortunato Rolfi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Even 15 points and 7 assists by point guard Favio Vieta (188-1996) did not help to save the game for Villa S.Martin. Point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) added 13 points and 5 assists for lost side. Five Independiente and four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Independiente moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Villa S.Martin dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Independiente: V.Maximo 22+1reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 15+11reb+1ast, R.Fortunato 13+5reb+11ast, B.Ingratta 12+6reb+3ast, L.Silva 10+2reb+2ast, G.Everton 9+3reb
Villa S.Martin: F.Vieta 15+4reb+7ast, S.Luduena 13+1reb+5ast, P.Santiago 12+1reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 10+8reb+1ast, M.Henry 9+5reb+3ast, T.Williams 7+5reb

Rocamora - Estudiantes C. 67-76

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Rocamora (7-18) lost at home to eighth ranked Estudiantes C. (14-9) 76-67 on Sunday. Estudiantes C. forced 19 Rocamora turnovers. The winners were led by Alvaro Yarza who scored that evening 19 points and the former international center Ramiro Rattero (199-2000, agency: BIG) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 6 assists by guard Manuel Gomez (183-1996) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Justo Catalin (182-1999) added 17 points and 4 steals for lost side. Estudiantes C. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Rocamora keeps the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Estudiantes C. will meet at home Pergamino (#7) in the next round. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes C.: Y.Alvaro 19+4reb+3ast, A.Moreno 15+3reb+3ast, A.Matias 13+4reb+2ast, R.Rattero 12+10reb+2ast, B.Martin 11+8reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 6+2reb+1ast
Rocamora: J.Catalin 17+3reb+2ast, M.Gomez 17+2reb+1ast, G.Manuel 14+4reb+6ast, V.Tomas 8+5reb+1ast, G.Impini 7+4reb+1ast, I.Galardo 2+9reb

Pergamino - Dep Viedma 105-107

The most exciting game of round 64 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Pergamino. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Pergamino (14-10) to first ranked Dep Viedma (18-7) 107-105 on Sunday evening. Dep Viedma made 32-of-41 free shots (78.0 percent) during the game. 31 personal fouls committed by Pergamino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 6 assists. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Andres Mariani (190-1987) replied with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) added 16 points in the effort for Pergamino. Four Dep Viedma and five Pergamino players scored in double figures. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Viedma have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-7 record. Newly promoted Pergamino dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Racing. Dep Viedma are looking forward to face Ciclista (#4) in Juninense in the next round. Pergamino will play on the road against Estudiantes C. in Concordia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: R.Pelorosso 31+6ast, M.Tabieres 17+11reb, J.Marini 16+3reb+5ast, M.Mariano 15+2reb+1ast, F.Martin 10+1reb, L.Gonzalez 9+13reb
Pergamino: A.Mariani 24+7reb+5ast, G.Luciano 16+2reb+2ast, S.Ibarra 15+3reb+1ast, L.Delfino 14+4reb, B.Levato 14+4reb+1ast, L.Tortonesi 13+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes O. - Bahia 69-78

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Estudiantes O. (16-8) against fourteenth ranked Bahia (7-16) on Sunday night. Host Estudiantes O. was defeated by Bahia in a tough game in Olavarria 69-78. Bahia had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. Bahia's coach Laura Cors allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Mateo Battistino (186-1998) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Bahia moved-up to thirteenth place. Estudiantes O. at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bahia: P.Ezequiel 23+3reb+4ast, S.Joaquin 11+4reb+4ast, N.Gabriel 9+6reb+1ast, F.Valentin 9+5reb+1ast, A.Facundo 6+3reb+3ast, P.Luciano 5+1ast
Estudiantes O.: M.Cabrera 24+7reb+2ast, M.Battistino 13+3reb+4ast, C.Scaramuzzino 12+7reb, J.Fernandez 9+4reb+2ast, C.Johu 4+3reb+1ast, P.Tomas 4+1reb

Ameghino - Jachal 109-75

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Ameghino (15-9) outplayed 15th ranked Jachal (3-22) in Villa Maria 109-75 on Monday. Ameghino dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 42. They outrebounded Jachal 42-23 including 30 on the defensive glass. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Jachal's players. The winners were led by power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and Mateo Beigier (187-2001) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by Cuban power forward Marlon Diaz (200-1998) did not help to save the game for Jachal. Swingman Julio Carrizo (191-1993) added 14 points for lost side. Four Jachal players scored in double figures. Ameghino have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Jachal lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against Dep Norte (#11) in Armstrong and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 32+12reb+1ast, B.Mateo 18+10reb+2ast, Y.Sifontes 13+3reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 11+1reb+3ast, F.Jeremias 10+2reb+3ast, A.Tomas 8+6reb+2ast
Jachal: M.Diaz 28+8reb, C.Julio 14+3reb+1ast, M.Francisco 11+2reb+1ast, T.Martin 11+1reb+4ast, L.Cabanas 6, N.Coutin 3+8reb+1ast



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