LDD Round 40: Quimsa beat Obras by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eighth-ranked Obras (19-16) used its home court advantage to challenge seventh ranked Quimsa (24-13) in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The visitors from Santiago del Estero managed to secure only two-point victory 73-71. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Lucio Longoni (205-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Francisco Corradi (187-2003) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) replied with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Obras. Obras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quimsa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 24-13 record. Obras at the other side keeps the eighth place with 16 games lost. Quimsa are looking forward to face bottom-ranked H.Americano (#20) in Rio Gallegos in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Ferro.
The game between second ranked Boca Jrs (30-4) and 20th ranked H.Americano (2-34) in Buenos Aires ended with biggest points difference. Boca Jrs outscored guests from Rio Gallegos 100-44. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and Nicolas Burgos who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Boca Jrs' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Braulio Soules (185-2003) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Boca Jrs have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-4 record behind leader Comunicaciones. H.Americano lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 34 lost games. Boca Jrs will play against Platense (#19) in Florida in the next round which should be another easy win for them. H.Americano will play at home against Quimsa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Boca Jrs (#2) and Ferro (#13). Ferro was defeated at home 88-103. The winners were led by Juan Contegrand who scored that evening 29 points. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Felipe Rodriguez did not help to save the game for Ferro. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Boca Jrs (30-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader Comunicaciones. Loser Ferro keeps the thirteenth place with 22 games lost. Boca Jrs will meet Platense (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Obras.

Other games in round 40 were not that significant. Atenas beat Riachuelo LR on the road 88-83. Union lost to San Martin on its own court 68-79. Quimsa managed to outperform San Lorenzo in Santiago del Estero 89-71.
The most impressive performance of 40th round was 18 points and 4 assists by Manuel Rodriguez of Boca Jrs..

Obras - Quimsa 71-73

Eighth-ranked Obras (19-16) used its home court advantage to challenge seventh ranked Quimsa (24-13) in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The visitors from Santiago del Estero managed to secure only two-point victory 73-71. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Lucio Longoni (205-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Francisco Corradi (187-2003) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) replied with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Franco Ferri (192-2002) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Obras. Obras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Quimsa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 24-13 record. Obras at the other side keeps the eighth place with 16 games lost. Quimsa are looking forward to face bottom-ranked H.Americano (#20) in Rio Gallegos in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Ferro.
Top scorers:
Obras: I.Felipe 22+9reb+5ast, P.Franco 10+4reb, B.Lautaro 10+2reb+1ast, D.Valle Juan 9+6reb+1ast, F.Franco 9+7reb+2ast, G.Ignacio 8+3reb
Quimsa: L.Lucio 23+14reb+1ast, C.Francisco 16+6reb+4ast, C.Lucas 13+5reb+1ast, F.Facundo 9+3reb+4ast, C.Diego 9+5reb+2ast, C.Joseph 3+3reb

Boca Jrs. - H.Americano 100-44

The game between second ranked Boca Jrs (30-4) and 20th ranked H.Americano (2-34) in Buenos Aires ended with biggest points difference. Boca Jrs outscored guests from Rio Gallegos 100-44. Boca Jrs held H.Americano to an opponent 23.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 58.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Boca Jrs forced 30 H.Americano turnovers and had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by H.Americano's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Boca Jrs' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Braulio Soules (185-2003) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and forward Andres Martinez (199-2003) scored 4 points and 9 rebounds. Boca Jrs have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-4 record behind leader Comunicaciones. H.Americano lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 34 lost games. Boca Jrs will play against Platense (#19) in Florida in the next round which should be another easy win for them. H.Americano will play at home against Quimsa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: S.Braulio 23+8reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 6+3reb, I.Santiago 5+5reb+2ast, K.Matias 4+2reb+1ast, M.Andres 4+9reb, A.Lucio 2+3reb
Boca Jrs.: R.Santino 19+5reb+3ast, S.Nicolas 14+5reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 14+7reb+3ast, R.Manuel 11+9reb+3ast, C.Juan 11+6reb+1ast, C.Federico 10+3reb+6ast

Riachuelo LR - Atenas 83-88

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Atenas (19-18) beat 15th ranked Riachuelo LR (14-22) in La Rioja 88-83 on Wednesday. Atenas made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Riachuelo LR outrebounded Atenas 49-36 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Ignacio Segura (195-2000) who scored that evening 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Matias Stanic (185-2005) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by guard Mateo Corso (185-2004) did not help to save the game for Riachuelo LR. Point guard Francisco Ramirez (181-2000) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Atenas moved-up to ninth place. Loser Riachuelo LR keeps the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Cordoba Instituto.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: L.Gallardo 20+2reb+1ast, C.Mateo 17+8reb+3ast, R.Jose 11+2reb+1ast, R.Francisco 11+9reb+5ast, D.Franco 8+10reb, G.Agustin 6+3reb+1ast
Atenas: S.Matias 22+6reb+1ast, L.Maximo 17+5reb+1ast, S.Ignacio 16+9reb+5ast, M.Erick 14+6reb+2ast, S.Thiago 11+1reb+4ast, R.Franco 8+6reb+2ast

Union - San Martin 68-79

Very expected game when 14th ranked Union (15-25) lost to third ranked San Martin (29-8) in Santa Fe 68-79 on Friday. The winners were led by guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) who scored that evening 21 points and 7 assists and swingman Maximiliano Velazquez (194-2001) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 11 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Joel Peralta (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Union. Lorenzo Micheloni (195-2001) added 21 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Union's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San Martin maintains third position with 29-8 record having just one point less than leader Comunicaciones. Loser Union keeps the fourteenth place with 25 games lost. San Martin will meet Argentino (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Union will play against Penarol and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union: M.Lorenzo 21+7reb+3ast, P.Joel 11+16reb+4ast, R.Matias 10, C.Facundo 6+2reb+2ast, F.Matias 6+7reb+2ast, M.Jeronimo 5+2reb+3ast
San Martin: B.Dylan 21+4reb+7ast, V.Rolando 17+4reb+3ast, V.Maximiliano 17+9reb+1ast, M.Franco 8+4reb+2ast, M.Andreatta 7+7reb, R.Joaquin 6+4reb+1ast

San Lorenzo - Quimsa 71-89

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Quimsa (24-13) won against 17th ranked San Lorenzo (11-24) in Almagra 89-71 on Friday. Quimsa forced 22 San Lorenzo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by guard Francisco Corradi (187-2003) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Lucas Chiapella (-2004) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by guard Lucas Latorre (183-2002) did not help to save the game for San Lorenzo. Lucas Mohnen added 14 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Quimsa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 24-13 record. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the seventeenth place with 24 games lost. Quimsa will meet bottom-ranked H.Americano (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Lorenzo will play against Gimnasia CR in Comodoro Rivadavia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: L.Lucas 21+7reb+3ast, M.Lucas 14+8reb, A.Franco 12+3reb+6ast, R.Thiago 8+2reb+1ast, A.Facello 8+6reb+7ast, P.Kevin 4+5reb+2ast
Quimsa: C.Lucas 22+6reb+1ast, C.Francisco 22+9reb+9ast, F.Facundo 15+6reb+1ast, Z.Estefano 12+5reb+4ast, L.Lucio 7+10reb+3ast, C.Joseph 6+3reb+1ast

Ferro - Boca Jrs. 88-103

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Boca Jrs (#2) and Ferro (#13). Ferro was defeated at home 88-103. They outrebounded Ferro 45-32 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boca Jrs looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by guard Juan Contegrand (190-2002) who scored that evening 29 points and center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) supported him with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) did not help to save the game for Ferro. Guard Santiago Mazza (182-2001) added 16 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Boca Jrs (30-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position behind leader Comunicaciones. Loser Ferro keeps the thirteenth place with 22 games lost. Boca Jrs will meet Platense (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Obras.
Top scorers:
Ferro: R.Felipe 19+6reb+7ast, M.Santiago 16+3reb+3ast, M.Manuel 11+4reb+2ast, F.Andres 10+1reb+1ast, G.Roman 7+6reb+2ast, R.Juan 6+4reb
Boca Jrs.: C.Juan 29+4reb+1ast, R.Manuel 18+4reb+4ast, R.Santino 13+11reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 11+12reb+4ast, S.Matias 8+3reb+1ast, S.Nicolas 7+2reb+4ast



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