La Liga Round 23: Instituto beat Obras by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 23 in the La Liga took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-ranked Obras (15-5) to fourth ranked Instituto (15-4) 96-94 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obras. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 24 personal fouls committed by Obras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 19 points and 5 assists for Obras. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Obras at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Gimnasia. Instituto are looking forward to face San Lorenzo (#17) in Almagro in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras will play at home against the league's second-placed Gimnasia (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gimnasia (15-5) against ninth ranked Boca (11-8) on Tuesday night. Visiting Gimnasia was defeated by Boca in Buenos Aires 82-72. It was a great evening for the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. Franco Balbi helped adding 8 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Boca's coach Gonzalo Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) responded with 16 points and 4 assists. Boca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 11-8 record. Gimnasia at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Obras. Boca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play on the road against Obras in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in La Rioja between Union SF and Riachuelo LR. Nineteenth ranked Union SF (5-17) got a very close victory on the road over 16th ranked Riachuelo LR (5-11). Union SF managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Mateo Bolivar who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Eric Flor came up with 17 points and 5 assists for Riachuelo LR in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Union SF maintains nineteenth place with 5-17 record. Loser Riachuelo LR keeps the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Union SF will meet at home higher ranked Ferro (#14) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Riachuelo LR will play against Olimpico and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 23: Independ.O. beat Ferro on the road 79-75. Obera won against Atenas on its own court 68-59. Union SF was outscored by Quimsa in Santiado del Estero 97-64. Platense managed to beat Regatas at home 76-73. La Union defeated Comunicaciones on the opponent's court 93-82.

Ferro - Independ.O. 75-79

There was a small surprise when fourteenth ranked Independ.O. (8-10) beat 12th ranked Ferro (8-13) in Buenos Aires 79-75 on Sunday. Independ.O. forced 19 Ferro turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) who led the winners and scored 21 points. Swingman Joaquin Noblega (194-1997) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. Point guard Tomas Spano (183-1998) came up with 15 points and 4 assists and swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Ferro in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Independ.O. moved-up to thirteenth place. Ferro lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play against Union SF (#19) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ferro: T.Spano 15+3reb+4ast, V.Bettiga 10+9reb+3ast, L.Gargallo 10+4reb+4ast, L.Arn 9+2reb, J.Laterza 9+4reb+1ast, G.Bertona 6+2reb+1ast
Independ.O.: A.Pautasso 21+3reb, J.Noblega 11+4reb+2ast, S.Giletto 10+3reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 9+1reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 7+4reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 6+4reb

Obera - Atenas 68-59

Very expected game when 20th ranked Atenas (1-17) lost on the road to fourth ranked Obera (15-6) 68-59 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized Dominican forward Xavier Carreras (198-1994) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Swingman Federico Mariani (190-1992) came up with 17 points and American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Atenas in the defeat. Atenas' coach Claudio Arrigoni rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obera maintains fourth place with 15-6 record. Atenas lost sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 17 lost games. Obera will meet at home La Union (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Atenas will play against Quimsa (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Atenas: F.Mariani 17+1reb+2ast, J.Blake 10+5reb+1ast, D.Morrison 9+3reb, O.Canton 8+2reb, D.McClenton 8+11reb, F.Jaimes 4+6reb
Obera: C.Mitchell 25+12reb, X.Carreras 18+11reb+2ast, N.De los Santos 11+5reb+9ast, J.Torresi 10+7reb+2ast, G.Cordoba 2+3reb, K.Santiago 1

Quimsa - Union SF 97-64

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Quimsa (13-6) rolled over 19th ranked Union SF (5-17) in Santiado del Estero 97-64 on Sunday. Quimsa made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who led the winners and scored 14 points. The former international Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) accounted for 15 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winning side. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) came up with 17 points and center Ignacio Alessio (203-1987) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Union SF in the defeat. Five Quimsa and four Union SF 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. Quimsa moved-up to fifth place. Union SF lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 17 games lost. Quimsa will meet bottom-ranked Atenas (#20) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Union SF will play against Ferro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Cylla 17+3reb, B.Pedro 11+1reb, J.Merchant 10+4reb+1ast, I.Alessio 10+5reb+1ast, J.Pablo Cantero 5+3reb+2ast, L.Corbett 5+2reb+3ast
Quimsa: K.Hernandez 15+1reb+3ast, B.Robinson 14+4reb+2ast, J.Brussino 14+1reb, R.Sanchez 13+4reb, A.Perez 11+5reb+1ast, E.Anderson 8+6reb

Obras - Instituto 94-96

The most exciting game of round 23 in the La Liga took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-ranked Obras (15-5) to fourth ranked Instituto (15-4) 96-94 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obras. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 24 personal fouls committed by Obras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 19 points and 5 assists and American Isaac Copeland (206-1995, college: Nebraska) added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Obras. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Obras at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Gimnasia. Instituto are looking forward to face San Lorenzo (#17) in Almagro in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras will play at home against the league's second-placed Gimnasia (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Rodriguez 19+4reb+5ast, I.Copeland 17+10reb, P.Barral 16+4reb+3ast, L.Valussi 13+5reb, J.Solarin 9+6reb, A.Digon 8+1reb
Instituto: N.Romano 18+9reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 15+1reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 13+4reb+1ast, N.Copello 11+1reb+1ast, F.Elias 10, M.Fernandez 8+4reb+1ast

Platense - Regatas 76-73

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Regatas (9-10) was edged by eighth ranked Platense (13-8) in Florida 76-73 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Julian Morales (195) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Platense's coach Alejandro Vazquez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Regatas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Platense moved-up to sixth place. Regatas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Regatas: J.Arengo 22+8reb+4ast, C.Hinkle 12+2reb+1ast, A.Jaime 11+3reb+1ast, A.Diez 11+8reb, F.Pais 7+3reb, M.Lado 6+6reb
Platense: P.Nicola 21+7reb+1ast, D.Owens 14+7reb, V.Fernandez 14+1reb+1ast, J.Morales 12+8reb+2ast, S.Scott 8+3reb, S.Morales 4+2reb

Comunicaciones - La Union 82-93

Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked La Union (9-13) defeated 18th ranked Comunicaciones (5-16) in Mercedes 93-82 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Michael Henry (196-1995, college: Buffalo St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. La Union's coach Sebastian Ginobili used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Melvin Johnson (193-1993, college: VCU) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and Facundo Giorgi (203-1985, college: FIU) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Comunicaciones in the defeat. Five La Union and four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. La Union have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the eighteenth position with 16 games lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Obera (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Comunicaciones will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: M.Johnson 21+2reb+4ast, F.Giorgi 16+6reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 15+2reb, W.Vorhees 12+7reb+2ast, L.Guerra 5+5reb+3ast, S.Hogan 5+6reb+3ast
La Union: M.Henry 20+12reb+3ast, T.Cooper 19+7reb+4ast, I.Basualdo 13+5reb+2ast, X.Hill-Mais 10+7reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 10+3ast, M.Saglietti 9+2reb+1ast

Boca - Gimnasia 82-72

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gimnasia (15-5) against ninth ranked Boca (11-8) on Tuesday night. Visiting Gimnasia was defeated by Boca in Buenos Aires 82-72. Boca players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Gimnasia's players. It was a great evening for the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) helped adding 8 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Boca players scored in double figures. Boca's coach Gonzalo Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and the former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) scored 4 points and 10 rebounds. Boca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 11-8 record. Gimnasia at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Obras. Boca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play on the road against Obras in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: T.White 16+4ast, I.Gramajo 12+3reb, G.DeVaughn 11+3reb+1ast, F.Vazquez 9, W.Martin 7+1reb, J.Mensia 7+7reb+1ast
Boca: L.Schattmann 19+3reb+5ast, J.Traylor 14+6reb, M.Mata 13+4reb+1ast, R.Barber 12+5reb+2ast, D.Tucker 8+2reb, F.Balbi 8+8reb+10ast

Riachuelo LR - Union SF 88-89

A very close game took place in La Rioja between Union SF and Riachuelo LR. Nineteenth ranked Union SF (5-17) got a very close victory on the road over 16th ranked Riachuelo LR (5-11). Union SF managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Juan Pablo Cantero (188-1982) accounted for 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) came up with 17 points and 5 assists and forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Riachuelo LR in the defeat. Four Union SF and five Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Union SF maintains nineteenth place with 5-17 record. Loser Riachuelo LR keeps the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Union SF will meet at home higher ranked Ferro (#14) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Riachuelo LR will play against Olimpico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: L.Mosley 19+2reb, E.Flor 17+2reb+5ast, F.Pennacchiotti 13+6reb+1ast, M.Fierro 11+10reb+2ast, D.Simpson 10+7reb, R.Fortunato 6+1reb+1ast
Union SF: M.Bolivar 22+8reb+2ast, I.Alessio 19+4reb+1ast, J.Pablo Cantero 14+6reb+6ast, L.Corbett 11, B.Pedro 6+5reb, J.Merchant 5+4reb+2ast



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