La Liga Argentina Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Ameghino as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ameghino smashed 12th ranked Salta Basket in Villa Maria 93-74. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Salta Basket's players. The best player for the winners was Matias Martinez who scored 29 points. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ameghino have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Salta Basket at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Rocamora and CAO Ceres. Salta Basket will play next round against Dep Norte trying to get back on the winning streak. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Parana, where higher ranked Echague (3-5) lost at home to fourteenth ranked Independiente (3-6) 63-80. It was a good game for guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jonatan Basualdo contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) replied with 13 points and 6 rebounds for Echague. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Independiente moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play on the road against Villa S.Martin (#15) in Resistencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in Rocamora, where 14th ranked Rocamora (3-7) lost at home to seventeenth ranked Pico FC (3-6) 75-81 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of Agustin Bualo who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Alejandro Quigley with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Rocamora dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Salta Basket and CAO Ceres. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
CAO Ceres was defeated by Rivadavia in a road game 93-80. Dep Norte beat Colon SF at home 69-65. Villa S.Martin was destroyed by Montmartre on the opponent's court 94-74. Jachal unfortunately lost to CAO Ceres in a home game 71-79. Tucuman recorded a loss to San Isidro on the road 73-85. Barrio Parque crushed Salta Basket on its own court 101-79. Dep Viedma was smashed by Zarate Basket in a road game 93-63. H.Americano destroyed Del Progreso at home 90-64. Villa Mitre managed to outperform Quilmes MP on the opponent's court 79-71. Parque Sur recorded a loss to Pico FC in a home game 67-79. Dep Viedma was defeated by Pilar on the road 75-69.
The best stats of 12th round was 27 points and 7 rebounds by Franco Smaniotti of Pilar.

Group North

Rivadavia - CAO Ceres 93-80

There was no surprise when 15th ranked CAO Ceres (3-7) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Rivadavia (5-2) 93-80 on Tuesday. Rivadavia looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by CAO Ceres' players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Abel Trejo (204-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) who added 16 points and 11 assists during the contest. Five Rivadavia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) with 30 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Rivadavia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Montmartre. Loser CAO Ceres dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Rocamora and Salta Basket. Rivadavia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. CAO Ceres will play against Tucuman (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: A.Trejo 18+14reb+2ast, S.Franco 16+2reb+11ast, A.Alejo 13+3reb+1ast, S.Arancibia 13+6reb+9ast, T.Cravero 12+6reb+4ast, L.Silva 10+2ast
CAO Ceres: M.Alonso 30+6reb+1ast, F.Gago 16+6reb+5ast, M.Alejandro 16+7reb+1ast, M.Alejo 6+1reb+1ast, N.Rodriguez 5, G.Lucio 4+3reb

Dep Norte - Colon SF 69-65

There was a small surprise in Armstrong where ninth ranked Dep Norte (4-4) defeated 7th ranked Colon SF (5-4) 69-65 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Juan Pablo Lugrin (196-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Lucas Nunez (200-1997) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) with 17 points and 7 assists and guard Lisandro Quinteros (187-1995) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Dep Norte moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Colon SF keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Dep Norte will meet at home Salta Basket (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Colon SF will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: J.Pablo Lugrin 13+13reb+3ast, N.Lucas 13+7reb+1ast, M.Franco 11+2reb+3ast, A.Montani 8+7reb, L.Fogel 6+1reb, C.Jeremias 5+3reb+6ast
Colon SF: J.Baeza 17+1reb+7ast, A.Alvarez 15+5reb+1ast, A.Tomas 11+3reb, N.Bravo 9+6reb, L.Quinteros 7+13reb+3ast, D.Russell 4+7reb+1ast

Montmartre - Villa S.Martin 94-74

Very expected game when 14th ranked Villa S.Martin (2-5) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Montmartre (5-2) 94-74 on Tuesday. Montmartre dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Villa S.Martin's 32. They outrebounded Villa S.Martin 40-28 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montmartre looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Villa S.Martin's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) who added 19 points, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Montmartre players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) with 16 points and 5 assists and Ramiro Frontera scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Montmartre have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rivadavia. Loser Villa S.Martin dropped to the fifteenth position with five games lost. Montmartre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa S.Martin will play against Echague (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: R.Granberry 25+11reb+2ast, C.Francisco 19+4reb+8ast, M.Gomez 15+5reb+5ast, J.Roumec 13+2reb+6ast, M.Codigoni 8+1ast, N.Franco 7+9reb+5ast
Villa S.Martin: L.Lopez 16+4reb+5ast, F.Ramiro 16+1reb+1ast, M.Vittar 11+2reb+4ast, P.Santiago 8+1reb, L.McManus 6+4reb, G.Bruno 5+5reb

Jachal - CAO Ceres 71-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked CAO Ceres' (3-7) road victory over 16th ranked Jachal (1-7) 79-71 on Thursday. CAO Ceres looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Facundo Gago (178-1996) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists and point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) who added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four CAO Ceres players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ismael Sarruff (, agency: BIG) with 18 points and 4 assists and power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. CAO Ceres moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Rocamora and Salta Basket. Loser Jachal keeps the sixteenth position with seven games lost. CAO Ceres will meet at home higher ranked Tucuman (#12) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jachal will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
CAO Ceres: P.Martinez 21+6reb+2ast, M.Alonso 20+7reb+4ast, F.Gago 12+11reb+12ast, M.Alejandro 12+3reb+2ast, M.Alejo 8+4reb, J.Bione 4+4reb
Jachal: S.Ismael 18+3reb+4ast, N.Gimenez 12+9reb, L.Tambucci 11+5reb+2ast, J.Mas Delfino 8+9reb+2ast, C.Fabricio 8+5reb+1ast, C.Juan 7+4reb+5ast

San Isidro - Tucuman 85-73

Not a big story in a game in San Francisco where 10th ranked Tucuman (3-6) was defeated by second ranked San Isidro (8-1) 85-73 on Thursday. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Santiago Assum (194-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) who added 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Jose Muruaga (188-1984) with 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Rayner Torres (189-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record having just one point less than leader Ameghino. Tucuman lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tucuman will play against Libertad (#8) in Sunchales and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: A.Santiago 23+2reb+3ast, S.Luduena 15+2reb+4ast, J.Cruz Oberto 15+9reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 12+2reb+1ast, F.Zezular 11+9reb+2ast, S.Bruno 4+5reb+7ast
Tucuman: J.Muruaga 21+5reb+1ast, T.Rayner 12+12reb+1ast, C.Echevarria 12+7reb+1ast, D.Orresta 11+2reb+3ast, P.Aranda 7+6reb+5ast, I.Echevarria 7+2reb

Echague - Independiente 63-80

We should mention about the upset which took place in Parana, where higher ranked Echague (3-5) lost at home to fourteenth ranked Independiente (3-6) 63-80. Independiente shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. It was a good game for guard Emiliano Correa (188-1991) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) replied with 13 points and 6 rebounds and guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) added 15 points in the effort for Echague. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Independiente moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Echague will play on the road against Villa S.Martin (#15) in Resistencia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Independiente: L.Castellani 17+2reb+2ast, E.Correa 15+5reb+5ast, A.Tomas 14+6reb, B.Ingratta 10+2reb+1ast, J.Basualdo 10+7reb+6ast, V.Maximo 8+3reb
Echague: F.Joaquin 15+2reb, F.Gonzalez 13+6reb+3ast, B.Augusto 11+4reb+1ast, P.Bandeo 5+3reb, I.Hipolito 5, I.Zulberti 5+4reb+1ast

Ameghino - Salta Basket 93-74

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Ameghino as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ameghino smashed 12th ranked Salta Basket in Villa Maria 93-74. Ameghino looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Salta Basket's players. The best player for the winners was Matias Martinez who scored 29 points. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Adriano Alves (210-1995) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds and Diego Peralta (195-1994) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ameghino have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Salta Basket at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Rocamora and CAO Ceres. Salta Basket will play next round against Dep Norte trying to get back on the winning streak. Ameghino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: M.Martinez 29+3reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 18+5reb+5ast, L.Emiliano 17+4reb+7ast, C.Zenclussen 11+2reb, G.Bruno 5+1ast, T.Murphy 4+10reb+1ast
Salta Basket: P.Diego 16+2reb+1ast, A.Alves 14+6reb, J.Agustin 10+2reb+3ast, A.Binda Facundo 8+6reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 8+3ast, N.Zurschmitten 7+1reb+3ast

Barrio Parque - Salta Basket 101-79

Everything went according to plan in Cordoba where fourth ranked Barrio Parque (6-1) outleveled 12th ranked Salta Basket (3-7) 101-79 on Wednesday. Barrio Parque looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Salta Basket's players. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque's coach Gustavo Peirone felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Juan Fernandez (195-1999, agency: BIG) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Barrio Parque moved-up to third place, which they share with GEPU and Racing. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Rocamora and CAO Ceres. Barrio Parque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salta Basket will play against Dep Norte (#9) in Armstrong and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 27+7reb+1ast, L.Rivata 20+6reb+3ast, B.Juan 16+5reb+1ast, J.Tulian 15+9reb+2ast, L.Tomas 9+6reb+8ast, T.Ligorria 6+2reb+4ast
Salta Basket: N.Zurschmitten 26+5reb+5ast, J.Fernandez 23+5reb+1ast, A.Alves 12+9reb, J.Germano 6+6reb, P.Diego 4+4reb, J.Agustin 3+3reb+2ast

Group South

Zarate Basket - Dep Viedma 93-63

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Dep Viedma (3-6) was crushed on the road by third ranked Zarate Basket (7-3) 93-63 on Thursday. Zarate Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Dep Viedma's 28. Zarate Basket had a 38-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Ignacio Cuassolo (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who added 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Zarate Basket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Nigerian center Eric Okenchi (201-1997, college: UVA Wise) with 12 points and point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zarate Basket moved-up to second place. Loser Dep Viedma dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Zarate Basket will meet at home GELP (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate Basket: L.Capponi 21+1reb+2ast, I.Cuassolo 16+9reb+5ast, S.Chaine 11+7reb+1ast, P.Facundo 11+5reb+3ast, A.Brocal 10+11reb+3ast, D.Pineda 9+2reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: E.Okenchi 12+4reb, L.Gonzalez 11+4reb, M.Eidintas 11+4reb, M.Mariano 9+6reb+1ast, M.Ramiro 9+3reb, F.Thygesen 5+1reb+4ast

H.Americano - Del Progreso 90-64

No shocking result in a game in Rio Gallegos where eleventh ranked H.Americano (4-4) smashed 15th ranked Del Progreso (2-3) 90-64 on Wednesday. H.Americano well out of reach of Del Progreso shooting 100.0 percent from the field and made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game, while Del Progreso only scored eleven points from the stripe. H.Americano forced 20 Del Progreso turnovers. It was a great shooting night for H.Americano especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 100.0 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists and American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) who added 14 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. Five H.Americano players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) with 12 points and point guard Leonardo Solis (172-2000) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. H.Americano have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Del Progreso lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with three games lost. H.Americano will meet at home league's leader Ciclista in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Del Progreso will play against Quilmes MP (#4) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: L.Reyes 16+4ast, D.Miguel Federico 15+1ast, A.Louis 14+2ast, L.Zalio 13+1ast, P.Ezequiel 11, D.Applewhite 8+1reb
Del Progreso: S.Leonardo 13+1reb, F.Sanz 12+2reb+3ast, G.Maranguello 9+1reb+1ast, E.Marillan 7, R.Marco 7+1ast, A.Diego 5

Rocamora - Pico FC 75-81

An interesting game took place in Rocamora, where 14th ranked Rocamora (3-7) lost at home to seventeenth ranked Pico FC (3-6) 75-81 on Thursday. Pico FC shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Agustin Bualo (182-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and guard Augusto Rossi (190-1988) who added 18 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Alejandro Quigley (203-1993, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Thiago Dasso (185-2000) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Rocamora dropped to the thirteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Salta Basket and CAO Ceres. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: A.Bualo 21+4reb+8ast, A.Rossi 18+4reb+4ast, Z.Franco 15+5reb+1ast, A.Mpoyo 11+6reb, Y.Fundora 8+6reb, P.Manuel 5+1reb
Rocamora: D.Thiago 19+4reb+4ast, J.Catalin 14+7reb+1ast, A.Quigley 14+15reb+4ast, V.Tomas 11+5reb+1ast, F.Franco 10+1ast, G.Impini 4+5reb+2ast

Quilmes MP - Villa Mitre 71-79

There was an upset in Mar del Plata where higher ranked Quilmes MP (5-3) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Villa Mitre (3-3) 79-71 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of Federico Harina (186-1991) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 rebounds and Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ezequiel Dupuy (185-1997, agency: BIG) with 21 points and forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Quilmes MP's coach Luis Suarez let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Villa Mitre moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Estudiantes C. Loser Quilmes MP keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Villa Mitre will meet at home higher ranked Racing (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Quilmes MP will play against Del Progreso and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Harina 17+5reb, M.Jano 15+2reb+4ast, D.Valentin 11+11reb, P.Bruno 11+4reb+3ast, J.Levy 10+3reb, A.Ignacio 7+3reb
Quilmes MP: E.Dupuy 21+2ast, N.Tomas 12+8reb+3ast, B.Simpson 12+5reb, L.Cequeira 7+2reb+3ast, A.Francisco 7+3reb+4ast, E.Agustin 5+3reb+1ast

Parque Sur - Pico FC 67-79

There was a surprise result in Concepcion de Urug. where seventeenth ranked Pico FC (3-6) beat higher ranked Parque Sur (3-4) 79-67 on Tuesday. Pico FC dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Parque Sur's 26 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Pico FC had a 36-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Felipe Bonfigli who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-1992) who added 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Pico FC players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Taurus Adams II (201-1998, college: S.Connecticut) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Pico FC moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Parque Sur lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. Pico FC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Parque Sur will play against La Union (#6) in Colon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: Y.Fundora 16+8reb+1ast, Z.Franco 15+7reb+1ast, A.Bualo 15+3reb+3ast, A.Rossi 13+4reb+1ast, B.Felipe 12+16reb+3ast, A.Mpoyo 7+7reb
Parque Sur: T.Adams II 21+10reb+2ast, P.Petty 12+8reb+3ast, F.Franco 12+12reb, M.Agustin 9+4reb, V.Lofrano 7+2reb+3ast, L.Gallardo 5+1reb+3ast

Pilar - Dep Viedma 75-69

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Dep Viedma (3-6) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Pilar (5-5) 75-69 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Paraguayan forward Gabriel Peralta (201-1995) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Lucas Gonzalez (199-1994) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pilar have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Dep Viedma dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Pilar will meet Lanus (#8) in the next round. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pilar: S.Franco 27+7reb+1ast, G.Peralta 18+8reb+2ast, T.Demogerontas 15+9reb, D.Adekunle 6+7reb, P.Bruna 4+5reb+6ast, A.Janer 3+2reb
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 18+11reb+1ast, M.Eidintas 13+3reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 11+8reb+4ast, F.Thygesen 10+1reb+2ast, F.Martin 4+5reb, M.Mariano 4+9reb+1ast



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