LDD Round 41: Comunicaciones lose to Obera

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the LDD leadership position after last games. Round 41 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Comunicaciones (31-6). They were defeated by fourth ranked Obera (27-10) 86-80 on Sunday night. Obera outrebounded Comunicaciones 46-35 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Swingman Matias Nunez (191-1999) responded with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Obera have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 27-10 record. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Boca Jrs..
Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (5-33) gave a tough game to seventeenth ranked San Lorenzo (12-24) in Comodoro Rivadavia. The visitors from Almagra managed to secure only two-point victory 70-68. However their fans expected easier game. Point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) nailed 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Ian Cerino accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). San Lorenzo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Leandro Fogel (201-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for Gimnasia CR in the defeat. San Lorenzo maintains seventeenth place with 12-24 record. Gimnasia CR lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 33 games lost. They share it with Platense.
An interesting game took place in La Rioja where 12th ranked Olimpico (17-20) was upset on the court of fifteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (15-22) 91-81 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Lucas Gallardo who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Aaron Capurro produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Riachuelo LR moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Olimpico keeps the twelfth position with 20 games lost.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 41: Obras won against Ferro on the opponent's court 76-70. Argentino unfortunately lost to San Martin in a home game 64-72. Penarol recorded a loss to Union on the road 81-86. Atenas was crushed by Instituto on its own court 92-120. Boca Jrs. smashed Platense in Buenos Aires 96-70. La Union lost to Regatas at home 94-102. Quimsa outscored H.Americano on the opponent's court 79-45.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 11 rebounds by Lucio Longoni of Quimsa.

Obera - Comunicaciones 86-80

There was a change at the LDD leadership position after last games. Round 41 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Comunicaciones (31-6). They were defeated by fourth ranked Obera (27-10) 86-80 on Sunday night. Obera outrebounded Comunicaciones 46-35 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and point guard Taiel Gomez (185-1999) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Swingman Matias Nunez (191-1999) responded with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Francisco Llanos (182-2002) scored 7 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Obera have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 27-10 record. Comunicaciones at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Boca Jrs..
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: N.Matias 38+7reb+4ast, M.Lucas 12+4reb, M.Franco 9+6reb+2ast, S.Bruera 8+3reb+1ast, L.Francisco 7+12reb+7ast, B.Juan 6+3reb+6ast
Obera: K.Santiago 16+7reb+3ast, T.Gomez 16+7reb+7ast, F.Franco 14+3reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 14+18reb, A.Alejo 9+6reb, T.Francisco 8+1reb+4ast

Gimnasia - San Lorenzo 68-70

Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (5-33) gave a tough game to seventeenth ranked San Lorenzo (12-24) in Comodoro Rivadavia. The visitors from Almagra managed to secure only two-point victory 70-68. However their fans expected easier game. San Lorenzo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 20. Point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) nailed 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Ian Cerino (206-2002) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). San Lorenzo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Leandro Fogel (201-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Nicolas Lucchini (188-2003) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Gimnasia CR in the defeat. San Lorenzo maintains seventeenth place with 12-24 record. Gimnasia CR lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 33 games lost. They share it with Platense.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: L.Fogel 19+12reb+2ast, L.Nicolas 18+5reb+3ast, S.Ramiro 17+5reb+1ast, B.Facundo 7+8reb+1ast, S.Tomas 5+3reb+1ast, M.Facundo 2+2reb+5ast
San Lorenzo: A.Facello 18+6reb+3ast, A.Franco 18+3reb+4ast, C.Ian 15+10reb+1ast, R.Juan 8+2reb, M.Lucas 4+12reb, E.Alan 4+7reb

Ferro - Obras 70-76

Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 14th ranked Ferro (15-23) was defeated by eighth ranked Obras (20-16) 76-70 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was forward Matias Von Schmeling (200-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Andres Fernandez (196-2003) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Santiago Mazza (182-2001) added 12 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains eighth place with 20-16 record. Loser Ferro dropped to the fifteenth position with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ferro: F.Andres 19+8reb+4ast, G.Roman 17+4reb+1ast, R.Camilo 12+2reb+1ast, M.Santiago 12+11reb+8ast, R.Felipe 5+7reb+5ast, C.Franco 3+1reb+3ast
Obras: I.Felipe 13+5reb+2ast, M.Von Schmeling 13+11reb+1ast, D.Valle Juan 11+1reb, B.Lautaro 11+7reb, C.Tomas 7+2ast, G.Ignacio 7+5reb+2ast

Riachuelo LR - Olimpico 91-81

An interesting game took place in La Rioja where 12th ranked Olimpico (17-20) was upset on the court of fifteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (15-22) 91-81 on Sunday. Riachuelo LR shot 27 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Olimpico only scored ten points from the stripe. Riachuelo LR forced 23 Olimpico turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Lucas Gallardo (199-2001) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian Gustavo Machado (203-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. Ecuadorian forward Aaron Capurro (201-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Leon Luna (183-2002) added 20 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Olimpico keeps the twelfth position with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: L.Leon 20+4reb+3ast, A.Capurro 15+10reb+3ast, L.Caceres 14+3reb+2ast, R.Francisco 11+4reb, A.Sahir 8+5reb, M.Codigoni 6+7reb+3ast
Riachuelo LR: L.Gallardo 23+9reb+1ast, C.Mateo 22+3reb+3ast, R.Francisco 16+6reb+3ast, M.Gustavo 12+16reb+1ast, R.Jose 9+3reb+2ast, G.Agustin 9+2reb+2ast

Argentino - San Martin 64-72

Very predictable result in Junin where third ranked San Martin (30-8) defeated 16th ranked Argentino (13-25) 72-64 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) who scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Maximiliano Velazquez (194-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. San Martin maintains third place with 30-8 record behind leader Boca Jrs. Argentino lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 25 games lost.
Top scorers:
Argentino: G.Augusto 19+8reb+1ast, C.Santiago 17+9reb+10ast, C.Agustin 16+7reb+1ast, R.Laureano 9+7reb, F.Santiago 3+1reb, S.Francisco 0+1reb
San Martin: B.Dylan 33+8reb+4ast, V.Rolando 14+2reb+1ast, V.Maximiliano 11+15reb+2ast, M.Andreatta 8+10reb+1ast, A.Franco 6+6reb+3ast, M.Franco 0

Union - Penarol 86-81

There was an upset in Santa Fe where higher ranked Penarol (18-19) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Union (16-25) 86-81 on Sunday. Union outrebounded Penarol 43-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Union especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Matias Fleury (-2001) who scored 7 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Santiago Miniello chipped in 17 points and 7 assists. Four Union players scored in double figures. Union's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Guard Facundo Tolosa (190-2002) produced 40 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Ignacio Bednarek (206-2001) added 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks respectively for the guests. Union moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Penarol keeps the eleventh position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Penarol: T.Facundo 40+7reb, B.Ignacio 17+9reb+4ast, A.Lucas 10+3reb+5ast, V.Franco 5+5reb+3ast, S.Tobias 4+3reb, R.Mateo 4+2reb+2ast
Union: M.Santiago 17+3reb+7ast, R.Matias 17+2reb+4ast, P.Lautaro 14+5reb+1ast, P.Joel 14+7reb, M.Lorenzo 11+8reb+1ast, F.Matias 7+12reb+8ast

Atenas - Instituto 92-120

Everything went according to plan in Cordoba where fifth ranked Instituto (27-11) outscored 9th ranked Atenas (19-19) 120-92 on Sunday. Instituto forced 24 Atenas turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Juan Tulian (196-2000) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Lautaro Urquiza (177-2001) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Instituto players scored in double figures. Ignacio Segura (195-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Maximo Araujo (183-2003) added 23 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto maintains fifth place with 27-11 record, which they share with Regatas. Loser Atenas keeps the ninth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Atenas: A.Maximo 23+2reb+3ast, S.Matias 17+1reb+1ast, S.Ignacio 16+11reb+5ast, R.Franco 9+8reb+1ast, L.Maximo 8+5reb+1ast, S.Thiago 7+1reb
Instituto: J.Tulian 23+9reb+5ast, U.Lautaro 21+6reb+7ast, D.Jeronimo 15+5reb+1ast, E.Francisco 13+1reb+3ast, S.Kadir 10+6reb, A.Bruno 10+3reb+4ast

Platense - Boca Jrs. 70-96

There was no surprise in Florida where 18th ranked Platense (5-33) was outplayed by second ranked Boca Jrs (31-4) 96-70 on Sunday. Boca Jrs dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Platense's 38. They outrebounded Platense 49-28 including a 37-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Nicolas Stenta (200-2004) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Point guard Felipe Massa (184-2002) produced 18 points and 4 steals and Ramiro Zinzala added 14 points respectively for the hosts. 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 twelve victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 33 games lost. They share the position with Gimnasia.
Top scorers:
Platense: M.Felipe 18+3reb+3ast, Z.Ramiro 14+1reb, M.Giuliano 10+2reb+1ast, G.Bruno 9+2ast, F.Mateo 6+3reb, I.Carlos 4+4reb
Boca Jrs.: C.Federico 20+3reb+1ast, S.Nicolas 19+5reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 14+11reb+1ast, B.Ignacio 13+8reb, S.Mateo 12+4reb+1ast, C.Juan 6+5reb

La Union - Regatas 94-102

No shocking result in a game in Formosa where sixth ranked Regatas (27-11) won against 10th ranked La Union (18-16) 102-94 on Sunday. Regatas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 32 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Juan Scacchi (186-2001) who scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Tobias Franchela (185-2001) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Agustin Sigel (165-2002) produced 29 points and 7 assists and Marcos Gonzalez (197-2000) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Regatas and four La Union players scored in double figures. La Union's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Instituto. Loser La Union keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Union: S.Agustin 29+3reb+7ast, G.Mariano 16+3reb, E.David 13+5reb, G.Marcos 11+9reb+2ast, C.Franco 11+2reb, C.Jose 9+5reb
Regatas: S.Juan 28+5reb+4ast, T.Franchela 21+7reb+3ast, G.Fabio 20+4reb+1ast, A.Rey 13+4reb, M.Joaquin 12+9reb+6ast, B.Christ 4+7reb

H.Americano - Quimsa 45-79

Very expected game in Rio Gallegos where 20th ranked H.Americano (2-35) was crushed by seventh ranked Quimsa (25-13) 79-45 on Sunday. Quimsa held H.Americano to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded H.Americano 48-30 including a 41-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Quimsa looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by H.Americano's players. The best player for the winners was center Lucio Longoni (205-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Lucas Chiapella (-2004) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Braulio Soules (185-2003) produced 16 points and point guard Santiago Infante (182-2003) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Quimsa have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 25-13 record. H.Americano lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 35 lost games.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: S.Braulio 16+4reb+1ast, I.Santiago 14+1reb+1ast, J.Lautaro 5+3reb, M.Andres 4+11reb, T.Lucas 2+6reb+2ast, A.Lucio 2+1reb
Quimsa: L.Lucio 19+11reb+3ast, C.Lucas 12+8reb+5ast, T.Emiliano 11+4reb+1ast, C.Diego 9+5reb+2ast, J.Folmer 9+4reb+2ast, C.Joseph 8+8reb



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