La Liga Round 3 (Regular Season): Platense keep a leadership position

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

Platense smashed Union SF in Florida 93-70. The game was mostly controlled by Platense. Union SF managed to win fourth quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian center Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 20 points for Union SF. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Regatas (1-1) recorded a loss in Corrientes. Hosts were defeated by Penarol (1-2) 87-80. It was a great evening for point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Robert Whitfield helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh) with 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Penarol will play against Obras (#18) in Buenos Aires in the next round. Regatas will play on the road against San Lorenzo (#5) in Almagro to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Florida supposed to be also quite interesting. Comunicaciones (2-2) played at the court of Platense (3-1). Platense smashed Comunicaciones 92-70 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Pedro Ianguas who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). Keron DeShields came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Comunicaciones in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Comunicaciones was beaten by Gimnasia on the road 83-77. Winless Obras lost to undefeated San Lorenzo on its own court 74-83. La Union unfortunately lost to Independ.O. in Olivia 72-90. Zarate managed to beat La Union at home 72-64. Boca crushed Penarol on the opponent's court 92-72.



Platense - Union SF 93-70

Platense smashed Union SF in Florida 93-70. The game was mostly controlled by Platense. Union SF managed to win fourth quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian center Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 20 points and American forward Elias Cave (201, college: Minot St.) added 11 points in the effort for Union SF. Both teams had four players each who 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Union SF: B.Pedro 20+3reb+1ast, T.Moore 11+4reb+1ast, E.Cave 11+4reb+2ast, M.Gomez 11+2reb, J.Sandrini 9+1reb+4ast, M.Gomez 4+2reb+1ast
Platense: M.McCarthy 17+3reb+1ast, F.Vazquez 16+6reb+5ast, E.Flor 14+2reb+4ast, J.Corbalan 12+3reb+1ast, S.Barrales 11+5reb+3ast, I.Pedro 8+7reb+2ast

Gimnasia - Comunicaciones 83-77

There was a surprise result when Gimnasia (2-2) beat Comunicaciones (2-2) in Comodoro Rivadavia 83-77 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for American-Italian Brandon Nazione (202-1994, college: EMU) who led the winners and scored 25 points. American center Vaughn De (205-1988, college: Stillman) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. De Vaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Gimnasia's coach Martin Villagran used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Comunicaciones in the defeat. Five Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: E.Maxwell 19+2reb+1ast, K.DeShields 16+5reb+2ast, A.Santiago 14+4reb, J.Strings 13+11reb+2ast, M.Thomas 11+4reb+5ast, F.Giorgi 4+4reb+1ast
Gimnasia: B.Nazione 25+4reb+1ast, G.De Vaughn 20+9reb+1ast, J.Webster 16+3reb+5ast, T.Emiliano 7+3reb+3ast, C.Marcos 4+4reb+1ast, P.Gramajo 4+5reb+2ast

Regatas - Penarol 80-87

Regatas (1-1) recorded a loss in Corrientes. Hosts were defeated by Penarol (1-2) 87-80. It was a great evening for point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh) with 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Facundo Pinero (202-1988) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Penarol will play against Obras (#18) in Buenos Aires in the next round. Regatas will play on the road against San Lorenzo (#5) in Almagro to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Regatas: F.Pinero 19+2reb+4ast, G.McGhee 16+7reb+3ast, S.Safar 16+2reb+1ast, F.Vieta 12+2reb+2ast, T.Franchela 9+2ast, X.Carreras 4+11reb+2ast
Penarol: J.Valinotti 25+5reb+2ast, R.Whitfield 19+3reb, J.Morales 10+5reb, S.Octavio 9+8reb+3ast, T.Monacchi 8+8reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 8+2reb+4ast

Obras - San Lorenzo 74-83

Very expected game when Obras (0-1) lost to San Lorenzo (2-0) in Buenos Aires 74-83 on Friday. San Lorenzo dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Obras' 18. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Franco Smaniotti (194-2000) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) added 19 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively for Obras in the defeat. San Lorenzo will meet at home Regatas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Obras will play against Penarol (#15) in Mar del Plata and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Obras: S.Franco 20+7reb+1ast, P.Barral 19+3reb+4ast, A.Spight 17+4reb+1ast, A.Digon 7+3reb+1ast, J.Solarin 3+2reb, L.Cerminato 3+4reb
San Lorenzo: F.Grun 23+6reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 13+8reb+2ast, I.Basualdo 12+5reb+3ast, L.Perez 11+6reb+6ast, G.Cordoba 9+5reb, S.Lugo 7+7reb+2ast

Platense - Comunicaciones 92-70

The game in Florida supposed to be also quite interesting. Comunicaciones (2-2) played at the court of Platense (3-1). Platense smashed Comunicaciones 92-70 on Friday. Platense made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) accounted for 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Platense players scored in double figures. American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) added 14 points respectively for Comunicaciones in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: K.DeShields 19+8reb+2ast, M.Thomas 14+2reb+1ast, A.Santiago 11+1reb+2ast, E.Maxwell 8+5reb, A.Montes 6+1reb+1ast, J.Strings 4+5reb+1ast
Platense: I.Pedro 25+12reb, E.Flor 21+7reb+5ast, S.Morales 11+2reb+2ast, F.Vazquez 11+4reb+9ast, S.Barrales 6+3reb+1ast, J.Corbalan 6+2reb

Independ.O. - La Union 90-72

There was a surprise result when Independ.O. (1-2) won against La Union (2-2) in Olivia 90-72 on Friday. Independ.O. made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Joaquin Noblega (194-1997) accounted for 7 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and the former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) added 12 points respectively for La Union in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
La Union: E.David 15+9reb, M.Fernandez 12+1reb+2ast, C.Cardo 10+5reb, P.Mateo 8+1reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 7+1reb+4ast, M.Eidintas 7+3reb+2ast
Independ.O.: J.Banegas 19+5reb+3ast, A.Alonso 16+2reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 13+3reb+1ast, A.Pautasso 10+3reb+2ast, S.Giletto 8+3reb, C.Scaramuzzino 8+4reb

Zarate - La Union 72-64

There was an upset when La Union (2-2) lost on the road to Zarate (1-2) 72-64 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Zarate players scored in double figures. Zarate's coach Juan Anglese used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and guard Mateo Perez (189-2002, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for La Union in the defeat. Zarate will meet at home San Martin (#13) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Union will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: L.Guerra 19+3reb+5ast, M.Eidintas 11+2reb, P.Mateo 11+5reb+2ast, C.Cardo 6+5reb+1ast, E.David 6+4reb, A.Gonzalo 5+2reb
Zarate: A.Brocal 18+5reb+2ast, L.Andujar 14+10reb+5ast, E.Rupcic 12+3reb, P.Emilio 11+5reb+2ast, S.Chaine 10+6reb+2ast, D.Pineda 4+2reb+1ast

Penarol - Boca 72-92

But Penarol was not able to use a home court advantage and was outplayed by the opponent from Buenos Aires 92-72 on Sunday night. Boca made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Boca outrebounded Penarol 38-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Raven Barber (206-1991, college: Mt.St.Mary's) accounted for 15 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Five Boca players scored in double figures. Boca's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) came up with 31 points and forward Octavio Sarmiento (198-2001) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Penarol in the defeat. Boca will meet Argentino (#19) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Penarol will play against Obras (#18) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Penarol: R.Whitfield 31+3reb, S.Octavio 9+5reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 8+3reb+4ast, T.Facundo 6+4reb, T.Monacchi 6, J.Morales 6+3reb
Boca: R.Barber 15+4reb+1ast, J.Vildoza 12+9reb+5ast, B.Nicolas 10+5reb, S.Vega 10+3reb+2ast, L.Schattmann 10+3reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 9