LDD Round 17 (Regular Season): Gimnasia lose to Obera

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Gimnasia CR (16-2) recorded its second loss on the court of sixth ranked Obera on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Obera 88-86. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Gimnasia CR. 30 personal fouls committed by Gimnasia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was power forward Kelvin Ramirez (204-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) chipped in 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Defending champion (11-5) moved-up to fifth place. Gimnasia at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Obera are looking forward to face league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gimnasia will have a break next round.
Fourteenth-ranked Union (7-9) made lots of trouble for second ranked Independ.O. (13-5) in Santa Fe. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only three-point victory 80-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Esteban Caffaro (200-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nicolas Marcucci contributed with 19 points for the winners. Venezuelan guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Union. Union's coach Martin Castellazzi tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Independ.O. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-5 record having just three points less than leader Gimnasia, which they share with Boca Jrs. Union at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Argentino. Independ.O. will play against Obera (#5) at home in the next round. Union will play against Ferro (#4) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Gimnasia CR delivered the sixteenth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 16th ranked Regatas (5-11) 76-71 in Corrientes. Ramiro Stehli stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Juan Larraza responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Regatas' coach Diego Checenelli let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Gimnasia CR. They maintain first place with 16-2 record. Loser Regatas keeps the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Penarol. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Penarol was defeated by Platense in Florida 101-98. Zarate was smashed by Instituto at home 71-96. Riachuelo lost to Ferro on the opponent's court 62-78. Argentino unfortunately lost to La Union in a home game 79-81. Riachuelo managed to beat San Lorenzo on the road 87-74. Olimpico was defeated by Quimsa on its own court 75-89. La Union was beaten by Boca Jrs. in Buenos Aires 100-88. Penarol lost to Union at home 71-83.
The best stats of 17th round was 32 points and 10 rebounds by Nicolas Chiaraviglio of Penarol.



Platense - Penarol 101-98

There was no surprise in Florida where 16th ranked Penarol (5-11) was edged by eleventh ranked Platense (8-9) 101-98 on Thursday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Platense outrebounded Penarol 47-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. Santino Mazzucchelli stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) chipped in 24 points. Five Platense players scored in double figures. Forward Nicolas Chiaraviglio (199-2004) responded with 30 points and 7 rebounds and guard Facundo Cabrera (185-2001) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Platense moved-up to tenth place. Penarol lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Regatas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penarol: C.Nicolas 30+7reb+1ast, C.Facundo 23+5reb+2ast, R.Gian 22+5reb, A.Gonzalo 8+7reb+1ast, M.Teo 8+3reb+2ast, S.Tobias 3+1reb
Platense: M.Santino 26+12reb+2ast, G.Mariano 24+4reb+3ast, U.Anthoan 14+7reb+1ast, G.Joaquin 13+7reb+3ast, M.Henyerberth 12+12reb+1ast, J.Manuel 10+2reb+2ast

Zarate - Instituto 71-96

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Instituto (10-4) smashed on the road 18th ranked Zarate (4-10) 96-71 on Thursday. Kadir Pomare stepped up and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Colombian swingman Jerson Caicedo (-2001) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Instituto players scored in double figures. Guard Sahir Abdala (185-2005) responded with 25 points and Edgar Merchant (200-2002) scored 12 points. Zarate's coach Daniel Acosta gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Instituto moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the eighteenth position with ten games lost. Instituto will meet at home higher ranked Obera (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zarate will play against Obras (#9) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zarate: A.Sahir 25+1reb+2ast, M.Edgar 12+4reb+1ast, D.Joaquin 11+3reb+3ast, M.Jeronimo 8+7reb, S.Santiago 3+2reb+1ast, R.Jose 3+3reb
Instituto: C.Jerson 17+6reb+2ast, M.Fausto 16+1reb+1ast, G.Jeronimo 16+2reb, P.Kadir 15+9reb+2ast, A.Bruno 14+1reb+3ast, B.Ignacio 13+5reb+4ast

Union - Independ.O. 77-80

Fourteenth-ranked Union (7-9) made lots of trouble for second ranked Independ.O. (13-5) in Santa Fe. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only three-point victory 80-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Union was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Esteban Caffaro (200-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Venezuelan guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Estanislao Crespi added 15 points in the effort for Union. Union's coach Martin Castellazzi tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Independ.O. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-5 record having just three points less than leader Gimnasia, which they share with Boca Jrs. Union at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Argentino. Independ.O. will play against Obera (#5) at home in the next round. Union will play against Ferro (#4) in Buenos Aires and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Union: G.Yeferson 17+6reb+2ast, C.Estanislao 15+2reb+2ast, P.Lucas 8+7reb+3ast, F.Mateo 8+3reb+2ast, G.Ulises 6+3reb, F.Agustin 6+1reb+1ast
Independ.O.: M.Nicolas 19+2reb+3ast, C.Esteban 18+5reb+4ast, N.Tomas 13+11reb, B.Maximo 8+2reb+1ast, B.Santiago 7+5reb+1ast, P.Angel 6+2reb

Regatas - Gimnasia 71-76

Leader Gimnasia CR delivered the sixteenth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 16th ranked Regatas (5-11) 76-71 in Corrientes. Gimnasia forced 21 Regatas turnovers. Guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Juan Larraza responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Juan Ferreyra (185-2003) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Regatas' coach Diego Checenelli let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Gimnasia CR. They maintain first place with 16-2 record. Loser Regatas keeps the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Penarol. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Regatas: L.Juan 18+7reb+3ast, F.Juan 15+6reb+1ast, P.Juan 8+6reb+2ast, B.Viktor 7+5reb+5ast, F.Francisco 7+1reb, M.Juan 5+1reb
Gimnasia: S.Ramiro 22+6reb+3ast, R.Angel 19+5reb+1ast, D.Martiniano 11+9reb+2ast, C.Marcos 7+5reb+5ast, A.Valentino 7+4reb+2ast, M.Renzo 4+2reb

Ferro - Riachuelo LR 78-62

Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 8th ranked Riachuelo (11-6) was defeated by fourth ranked Ferro (12-6) 78-62 on Friday. Ferro outrebounded Riachuelo 51-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. Center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezuelan forward Keiver Marcano (201-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Matias Bichara scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ferro maintains fourth place with 12-6 record. Loser Riachuelo LR dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Ferro will meet at home Union (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Riachuelo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: M.Keiver 18+10reb, B.Matias 10+9reb, B.Jeremias 10+3reb+4ast, C.Mateo 10+5reb+2ast, J.Farias 9+4reb+1ast, P.Marco 3+1reb
Ferro: R.Augusto 26+12reb, R.Camilo 18+9reb+1ast, W.Facundo 11+8reb+4ast, B.Felipe 11+3reb+2ast, T.Tobias 4+3reb, F.Tobias 4+4reb

Argentino - La Union 79-81

There was a small surprise in Junin where thirteenth ranked La Union (6-8) edged 11th ranked Argentino (7-9) 81-79 on Friday. Strangely Argentino outrebounded La Union 38-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Lisandro Bernabei (-2005) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and Franco Gimenez chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four La Union players scored in double figures. Guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and Prinzio Di scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Argentino's coach Juan Martin tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory La Union went down to fourteenth position due to points difference. Loser Argentino keeps the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Union. La Union will meet at home Quimsa (#15) in the next round. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Argentino: G.Augusto 26+13reb+1ast, D.Prinzio 25+7reb+2ast, C.Santiago 13+6reb+3ast, A.Juan 7+2ast, C.Franco 4+4reb+1ast, C.Martino 2+1reb
La Union: B.Lisandro 19+3reb+3ast, C.Laureano 18+4reb+1ast, G.Franco 16+6reb+2ast, C.Franco 15+4reb+1ast, C.Lautaro 8+4reb+1ast, P.Marcelo 5+4reb+1ast

San Lorenzo - Riachuelo LR 74-87

Not a big story in a game in Almagra where 12th ranked San Lorenzo (7-11) was defeated by eighth ranked Riachuelo (11-6) 87-74 on Saturday. Guard Jeremias Barco (-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Guard Lucas Latorre (183-2002) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Eduardo Santamaria scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. San Lorenzo's coach Juan Veira gave the chance to play for twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Riachuelo moved-up to sixth place. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: L.Lucas 18+8reb+2ast, R.Thiago 13+3reb+3ast, N.Valentino 7+8reb+2ast, S.Eduardo 7+13reb+2ast, P.Mateo 5+1reb+1ast, E.Alan 5+2reb
Riachuelo LR: B.Jeremias 26+14reb+3ast, C.Mateo 22+4reb+6ast, P.Marco 13+2reb+5ast, M.Keiver 9+11reb, B.Matias 8+5reb+4ast, J.Farias 7+1ast

Obera - Gimnasia 88-86

Top ranked Gimnasia CR (16-2) recorded its second loss on the court of sixth ranked Obera on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Obera 88-86. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Gimnasia CR. 30 personal fouls committed by Gimnasia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was power forward Kelvin Ramirez (204-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) chipped in 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and Martiniano Dato added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion (11-5) moved-up to fifth place. Gimnasia at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Obera are looking forward to face league's second-placed Independ.O. in Olivia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gimnasia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: R.Angel 22+9reb, D.Martiniano 17+6reb+3ast, A.Valentino 16+3reb+2ast, C.Marcos 14+6reb+4ast, S.Ramiro 7+6reb+1ast, C.Jose 6+1reb
Obera: H.Caballero 26+6reb+4ast, R.Kelvin 26+10reb, K.Maximo 12+2reb+2ast, C.Mateo 11+6reb+7ast, A.Maximiliano 9+10reb+1ast, K.Gonzalo 4+5reb+2ast

Olimpico - Quimsa 75-89

Everything went according to plan in La Banda where seventeenth ranked Quimsa (5-8) won against 19th ranked Olimpico (1-13) 89-75 on Sunday. Quimsa forced 25 Olimpico turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Matias Pikaluk (185-2006) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Ignacio Gonzalez (187-2003) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Cesar Martinez (182-2007) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Quimsa and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Quimsa moved-up to fifteenth place. Olimpico lost their third game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will meet higher ranked Comunicaciones (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpico will play against Obras (#9) in Buenos Aires and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: G.Ignacio 16+5reb+7ast, M.Cesar 13+6reb+2ast, R.Facundo 11+6reb, A.Horacio 10+3reb+2ast, C.Francisco 9+3reb+1ast, T.Luciano 8+3reb+1ast
Quimsa: P.Matias 21+8reb+5ast, C.Diego 19+7reb+3ast, B.Raymon 15+20reb+1ast, A.Romeo 14+2reb+5ast, P.Lucas 14+6reb, C.Facundo 4+2reb

Boca Jrs. - La Union 100-88

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 13th ranked La Union (6-8) was defeated by third ranked Boca Jrs (13-5) 100-88 on Sunday. Boca Jrs. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 32. They outrebounded La Union 50-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. Boca Jrs. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Federico Contrera (-2006) stepped up and scored 25 points, 7 assists and 7 steals for the winners and forward Tiziano Prome (201-2005) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds. Five Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Boca Jrs' coach Gonzalo Perez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Franco Gimenez responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Franco Chir (190-2002) scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. Boca Jrs. moved-up to second place, which they share with Independ.O. Loser La Union dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Boca Jrs. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Quimsa (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Franco 32+11reb+5ast, C.Franco 30+5reb+2ast, C.Laureano 12+4reb+2ast, B.Lisandro 7+7reb+2ast, P.Marcelo 4+2reb, C.Lautaro 3+8reb+3ast
Boca Jrs.: C.Federico 25+4reb+7ast, P.Tiziano 22+10reb+2ast, C.Juan 17+8reb+4ast, C.Fidel 13+8reb, S.Nicolas 11+7reb+3ast, T.Martin 8+2reb+2ast

Penarol - Union 71-83

No shocking result in a game in Mar del Plata where fourteenth ranked Union (7-9) defeated 16th ranked Penarol (5-11) 83-71 on Monday. Union forced 19 Penarol turnovers. Venezuelan guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) stepped up and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Ulises Gonzalez (-2005) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Union players scored in double figures. Forward Nicolas Chiaraviglio (199-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) scored 12 points. Penarol's coach Tomas Sirochinsky gave the chance to play for eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Union moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Argentino. Penarol lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Regatas. Union will meet higher ranked Ferro (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: C.Nicolas 32+10reb+1ast, C.Facundo 13+1reb+1ast, R.Gian 12+4reb+3ast, V.Franco 9+2reb+2ast, M.Teo 3+4reb, A.Gonzalo 2+4reb+4ast
Union: C.Estanislao 16+6reb+2ast, G.Yeferson 16+8reb+3ast, G.Ulises 15+8reb+2ast, F.Agustin 14+1reb+2ast, C.Matias 8+1reb+3ast, V.Nicolas 6+2reb