LDD Round 39: San Martin is upset by La Union

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LDD. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked San Martin (28-8) and tenth ranked La Union (18-15) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. San Martin was defeated by La Union in a tough game in Formosa 79-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Martin. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Agustin Sigel (165-2002) who scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) chipped in 24 points and 17 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. La Union moved-up to ninth place. San Martin at the other side dropped to the third position with eight games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Martin will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Comunicaciones delivered the 31th victory. This time they crushed 20th ranked H.Americano (2-33) 83-57 in Mercedes. It was a good game for swingman Matias Nunez (191-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Facundo Rivero contributed with 8 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. point guard Santiago Infante (182-2003) answered with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for H.Americano. Comunicaciones maintains first place with 31-5 record. H.Americano lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 33 lost games. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play on the road against the league's second-placed Boca Jrs (#2) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (5-32) made lots of trouble for fifteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (14-21) in La Rioja on Sunday. Riachuelo LR managed to secure only three-point victory 90-87. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for Mateo Corso who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Leandro Fogel with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. Riachuelo LR maintains fifteenth place with 14-21 record. Gimnasia CR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 32 games lost. They share it with Platense. Riachuelo LR will meet at home higher ranked Atenas (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round.

Other games of round 39 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gimnasia was crushed by Instituto in Cordoba 100-77. Olimpico was beaten by Atenas at home 89-105. Regatas won against Union on the opponent's court 99-83. Obras unfortunately lost to San Lorenzo in a home game 73-84. Platense recorded a loss to Penarol on the road 68-76. San Lorenzo was crushed by Boca Jrs. on its own court 71-102. Bottom-ranked H.Americano was smashed by Obera in a road game 110-55. Quimsa destroyed Atenas at home 113-56.
The best stats of 39th round was 15 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals by Francisco Corradi of Quimsa.

Instituto - Gimnasia 100-77

There was no surprise in Cordoba where 18th ranked Gimnasia CR (5-32) was crushed by fifth ranked Instituto (26-11) 100-77 on Friday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 20. Instituto forced 22 Gimnasia CR turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Juan Tulian (196-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Lautaro Urquiza (177-2001) helped adding 10 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Instituto's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Tomas Solis (188-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Instituto maintains fifth place with 26-11 record, which they share with Regatas. Gimnasia CR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 32 games lost. They share it with Platense. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: J.Tulian 29+13reb+3ast, E.Francisco 14+3reb+1ast, S.Kadir 11+8reb, U.Lautaro 10+8reb+10ast, B.Ignacio 8+5reb+3ast, D.Jeronimo 8+1reb+1ast
Gimnasia: S.Ramiro 20+7reb+5ast, S.Tomas 18+10reb, L.Fogel 14+5reb+4ast, M.Renzo 8+2reb, L.Nicolas 5+6reb+2ast, M.Facundo 5+3reb+4ast

Comunicaciones - H.Americano 83-57

Leader Comunicaciones delivered the 31th victory. This time they crushed 20th ranked H.Americano (2-33) 83-57 in Mercedes. Comunicaciones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to H.Americano's 26. They outrebounded H.Americano 50-33 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Comunicaciones players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by H.Americano's players. It was a good game for swingman Matias Nunez (191-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Facundo Rivero (180-2004) contributed with 8 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Santiago Infante (182-2003) answered with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Andres Martinez (199-2003) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for H.Americano. Comunicaciones maintains first place with 31-5 record. H.Americano lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 33 lost games. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play on the road against the league's second-placed Boca Jrs (#2) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: N.Matias 24+11reb+5ast, B.Juan 13+3reb+2ast, M.Franco 12+1reb+5ast, M.Lucas 11+8reb+5ast, L.Francisco 9+6reb+4ast, R.Facundo 8+16reb+2ast
H.Americano: S.Braulio 15+4reb, I.Santiago 14+8reb+9ast, K.Matias 12+3reb, M.Andres 8+10reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 3+2reb+3ast, A.Lucio 3+2reb

Olimpico - Atenas 89-105

Everything could happen in La Banda at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Atenas and 11th ranked Olimpico had identical 17-18 record. But Olimpico was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Cordoba 105-89 on Saturday night. Atenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Ignacio Segura (195-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Thiago Sucatsky (178-2006) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). The best for the losing side was Ecuadorian forward Aaron Capurro (201-2000) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and forward Francisco Ruiz (194-1998) scored 14 points. Five Atenas and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Olimpico's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Atenas maintains tenth place with 18-18 record. Loser Olimpico dropped to the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Atenas will meet Riachuelo LR (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Atenas: S.Thiago 23+5reb+10ast, S.Ignacio 23+10reb+5ast, M.Erick 15+6reb+4ast, S.Matias 14+3reb+1ast, L.Tobias 11+5reb+2ast, L.Maximo 10+4reb
Olimpico: A.Capurro 22+6reb+1ast, A.Sahir 15+1reb+3ast, R.Francisco 14+4reb+2ast, F.Enzo 14+1reb+3ast, A.Pereyra 6+1reb+2ast, M.Codigoni 6

Union - Regatas 83-99

Very expected game in Santa Fe where 14th ranked Union (15-24) was defeated by sixth ranked Regatas (26-11) 99-83 on Saturday. Regatas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Fabio Gauto (190-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican center Rey Abad (210-2002) helped adding 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Regatas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jeronimo Muller (183-2002) with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Joel Peralta (196-2003) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Union's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Regatas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Instituto. Loser Union keeps the fourteenth position with 24 games lost. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Union will play against San Martin (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: G.Fabio 33+7reb+4ast, A.Rey 18+10reb+2ast, M.Joaquin 18+7reb+4ast, S.Juan 15+8reb+4ast, T.Franchela 15+3reb+11ast, H.Ezequiel 0
Union: M.Jeronimo 15+5reb+7ast, P.Joel 14+5reb+3ast, B.Matias 10+2reb+1ast, M.Lorenzo 9+3reb+1ast, P.Lautaro 8+7reb+3ast, C.Facundo 8+1reb+1ast

Obras - San Lorenzo 73-84

There was a surprise result in Buenos Aires where seventeenth ranked San Lorenzo (11-23) beat higher ranked Obras (19-15) 84-73 on Sunday. San Lorenzo looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Obras' players. It was a great evening for point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Guard Juan Ramayo (185-2002) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. San Lorenzo's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Juan Del Valle (190-1999) with 14 points and swingman Franco Ferri (192-2002) scored 16 points. San Lorenzo maintains seventeenth place with 11-23 record. Loser Obras keeps the eighth position with 15 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet at home higher ranked Quimsa (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obras will play against Quimsa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: R.Juan 16+7reb+3ast, A.Facello 14+5reb+11ast, M.Lucas 13+6reb+3ast, L.Lucas 12+3reb+3ast, S.Martin 8+4reb+1ast, E.Alan 7+4reb
Obras: F.Franco 16+2reb, D.Valle Juan 14+3reb+2ast, C.Tomas 10+1reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 9+2reb, G.Ignacio 8+5reb+1ast, P.Franco 8+8reb+1ast

Riachuelo LR - Gimnasia 90-87

Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (5-32) made lots of trouble for fifteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (14-21) in La Rioja on Sunday. Riachuelo LR managed to secure only three-point victory 90-87. However their fans expected easier game. Riachuelo LR dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 24. It was a great evening for guard Mateo Corso (185-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Brazilian Gustavo Machado (203-3) helped adding 15 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Leandro Fogel (201-2000) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR maintains fifteenth place with 14-21 record. Gimnasia CR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 32 games lost. They share it with Platense. Riachuelo LR will meet at home higher ranked Atenas (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: C.Mateo 23+5reb+3ast, M.Gustavo 15+9reb+1ast, G.Agustin 14+2reb+4ast, L.Gallardo 10+2reb+1ast, R.Francisco 8+10reb+6ast, D.Franco 8+3reb
Gimnasia: L.Fogel 28+13reb+3ast, L.Nicolas 20+2ast, S.Ramiro 18+12reb+3ast, S.Tomas 12+5reb+5ast, M.Facundo 4+2reb+4ast, P.Francisco 3+1ast

Penarol - Platense 76-68

Not a big story in a game in Mar del Plata where 18th ranked Platense (5-32) was defeated by twelfth ranked Penarol (17-18) 76-68 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Facundo Tolosa (190-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Lucas Anegon (180-2002) helped adding 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Penarol's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Felipe Massa (184-2002) with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Giuliano Michelangei (180-2000) scored 20 points. Penarol have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Platense keeps the eighteenth position with 32 games lost. They share it with Gimnasia. Penarol will meet Argentino (#16) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: T.Facundo 23+7reb+4ast, F.Tomas 17+2reb+1ast, B.Ignacio 11+2reb+1ast, A.Lucas 9+6reb+7ast, V.Franco 8+4reb+2ast, B.Franco 4+1reb+1ast
Platense: M.Giuliano 20+2ast, F.Juan 11+5reb+1ast, M.Felipe 11+7reb+6ast, I.Carlos 8+5reb+1ast, N.Lisandro 7+6reb+3ast, I.Varisco 6+4reb+1ast

La Union - San Martin 85-79

The game between second ranked San Martin (28-8) and tenth ranked La Union (18-15) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. San Martin was defeated by La Union in a tough game in Formosa 79-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of San Martin. La Union dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Agustin Sigel (165-2002) who scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Maximiliano Andreatta (211-1998, college: Gannon) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) added 17 points respectively. La Union moved-up to ninth place. San Martin at the other side dropped to the third position with eight games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Martin will play on the road against Union in Santa Fe and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
La Union: S.Agustin 32+9reb+3ast, E.David 24+17reb, G.Marcos 11+7reb+2ast, C.Jose 6+4reb, C.Ramiro 4+2reb+1ast, P.Matias 3
San Martin: M.Andreatta 20+14reb, V.Rolando 17+4reb+2ast, M.Franco 16+5reb+1ast, A.Franco 9+2ast, D.Vecchio Bruno 7+5reb, M.Tiago 5+1reb+2ast

San Lorenzo - Boca Jrs. 71-102

Everything went according to plan in Almagra where third ranked Boca Jrs (28-4) outleveled 17th ranked San Lorenzo (11-23) 102-71 on Monday. They outrebounded San Lorenzo 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. Boca Jrs looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Boca Jrs made 13 blocks. It was a great evening for forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Swingman Juan Guerrero (194-2003) helped adding 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Juan Ramayo (185-2002) with 14 points and power forward Ian Cerino (206-2002) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Five Boca Jrs and four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca Jrs have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the seventeenth position with 23 games lost. Boca Jrs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Ferro.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: R.Santino 16+13reb+3ast, C.Juan 15+3reb+2ast, G.Juan 13+11reb+5ast, R.Manuel 13+3reb+5ast, B.Ignacio 12+4reb+2ast, S.Nicolas 10+1reb+5ast
San Lorenzo: R.Juan 14+4reb+3ast, M.Lucas 13+6reb, L.Lucas 13+3reb+3ast, A.Facello 10+5reb+5ast, C.Ian 9+11reb+1ast, A.Franco 5+4reb+2ast

Obera - H.Americano 110-55

There was no surprise when 20th ranked H.Americano (2-33) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Obera (26-10) 110-55 on Monday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to H.Americano's 34. Obera forced 31 H.Americano turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by H.Americano's players. It was a great evening for forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Gonzalo Pryszczuk (193-2001) helped adding 26 points. Four Obera players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Matias Krasuski (186-2003) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Santiago Infante (182-2003) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Obera moved-up to fourth place. H.Americano lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 33 lost games. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against the league's second-placed Boca Jrs (#2) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: G.Pryszczuk 26+2reb+1ast, A.Maximiliano 24+4reb+3ast, F.Franco 16+4reb+1ast, T.Francisco 15+4reb+3ast, S.Vicente Joaquin 8+6reb+8ast, A.Alejo 8+8reb+2ast
H.Americano: K.Matias 15+6reb+1ast, S.Braulio 11+3reb+3ast, I.Santiago 10+7reb+4ast, A.Ignacio 9+1reb, A.Lucio 8+3reb, M.Andres 2+5reb

Quimsa - Atenas 113-56

No shocking result in a game in Santiago del Estero where seventh ranked Quimsa (22-13) smashed 10th ranked Atenas (18-18) 113-56 on Monday. Quimsa dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 20. Quimsa forced 21 Atenas turnovers and outrebounded them 42-31 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 56.7 percentage. Quimsa looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Atenas' players. It was a great evening for guard Francisco Corradi (187-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. Lucas Chiapella (-2004) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. Five Quimsa players scored in double figures. Quimsa's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Ecuadorian guard Erick Mecias (184-2003) with 17 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Ignacio Segura (195-2000) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Quimsa have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 22-13 record. Loser Atenas keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. Quimsa will meet San Lorenzo (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Atenas will play against Riachuelo LR (#15) in La Rioja and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: C.Lucas 21+5reb+2ast, C.Francisco 15+5reb+9ast, C.Diego 15+2reb+3ast, C.Joseph 11+5reb, Z.Estefano 11+4reb+2ast, L.Lucio 10+5reb+2ast
Atenas: M.Erick 17+8reb+2ast, S.Thiago 15+2reb+3ast, S.Ignacio 9+10reb+2ast, S.Matias 5+1reb, L.Tobias 4+1reb+1ast, L.Maximo 3+6reb



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