La Liga Argentina Round 25 (Regular Season): Racing keep a leadership position

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing smashed 11th ranked Racing A. in Chivilcoy 85-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Racing A.. They made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) stepped up and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. At the losing side forward Matias Fernandez (203-1988) responded with 10 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. Racing have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Racing A. keeps the eleventh place with three games lost. Racing A. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Racing will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Pilar at home.
The game in San Luis was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Montmartre (8-6) played at the court of seventh ranked GEPU (9-6). GEPU managed to secure a 8-point victory 84-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Montmartre. Jorge Mas nailed 18 points for the winning side and Valentin Costa accounted for 15 points and 5 assists. GEPU's coach Gustavo Morla allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Montmartre in the defeat. GEPU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Dep Norte. Montmartre at the other side dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. GEPU will play against Independiente (#11) in Santiago del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montmartre will play on the road against Rivadavia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Rivadavia between Rivadavia and Independiente. Eighth ranked Rivadavia (9-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Independiente (6-9). Rivadavia managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Sunday evening. Lucas Gorosterrazu fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used entire bench in such tough game. Johu Castillo produced 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Rivadavia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GEPU and Dep Norte. Loser Independiente keeps the eleventh position with nine games lost. Rivadavia will meet at home Montmartre (#8) in the next round. Independiente will play against GEPU in San Luis and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Pilar lost to Pergamino on the opponent's court 82-88. Provincial outscored GELP in a home game 91-61. Salta Basket was rolled over Echague on the road 78-57.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points by Ramiro Trebucq of Echague.



Rivadavia - Independiente 77-75

A very close game took place in Rivadavia between Rivadavia and Independiente. Eighth ranked Rivadavia (9-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Independiente (6-9). Rivadavia managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Sunday evening. Swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used entire bench in such tough game. Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and guard Maximo Velez (181-1997) added 21 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Rivadavia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GEPU and Dep Norte. Loser Independiente keeps the eleventh position with nine games lost. Rivadavia will meet at home Montmartre (#8) in the next round. Independiente will play against GEPU in San Luis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: L.Gorosterrazu 20+7reb+4ast, L.Zalio 15+10reb+3ast, V.Agustin 13+4reb, A.Alejo 8+1reb+1ast, L.Tomas 7+3reb+6ast, S.Leonardo 5+3ast
Independiente: V.Maximo 21+2reb+5ast, C.Johu 18+8reb+2ast, L.Gomez 9+8reb+2ast, M.Vittar 9+11reb+4ast, P.Martin 8+1reb+1ast, R.Facundo 6+5reb

GEPU - Montmartre 84-76

The game in San Luis was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Montmartre (8-6) played at the court of seventh ranked GEPU (9-6). GEPU managed to secure a 8-point victory 84-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Montmartre. Jorge Mas nailed 18 points for the winning side and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) accounted for 15 points and 5 assists. GEPU's coach Gustavo Morla allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Alejandro Piccart (198-2002) added 17 points respectively for Montmartre in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. GEPU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rivadavia and Dep Norte. Montmartre at the other side dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. GEPU will play against Independiente (#11) in Santiago del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montmartre will play on the road against Rivadavia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
GEPU: M.Jorge 18+3reb+3ast, V.Costa 15+3reb+5ast, E.Marillan 14+2reb+1ast, M.Franco 10+5reb+1ast, G.Acosta 10+3reb, J.Godoy 8+1reb+2ast
Montmartre: P.Alejandro 17+3reb, B.Juan 15+5reb+2ast, S.Franco 12+2reb+4ast, M.Martinez 11+4reb+4ast, R.Juan 7+2reb, M.Codigoni 5+2reb

Racing - Racing A. 85-64

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Racing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Racing smashed 11th ranked Racing A. in Chivilcoy 85-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Racing A.. They made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Racing A. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) stepped up and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. At the losing side forward Matias Fernandez (203-1988) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Pedro Perez (180-1989) scored 10 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. Racing have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Racing A. keeps the eleventh place with three games lost. Racing A. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Racing will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Pilar at home.
Top scorers:
Racing: J.Peralta 17+5reb+2ast, A.Barrales 14+2reb+6ast, L.Ortiz 10+8reb+3ast, A.Tomas 9+5reb+2ast, C.Juan 9+2reb+2ast, D.Miguel 8+1reb+1ast
Racing A.: N.Remolina 11+1reb, P.Perez 10+2reb+3ast, M.Fernandez 10+6reb+1ast, A.Lucas 6+2reb, S.Luis 6+2reb+2ast, S.Augustin 5+2reb+1ast

Pergamino - Pilar 88-82

There was an upset when 4th placed Pilar (11-6) was defeated on the road by sixteenth ranked Pergamino (6-11) 88-82 on Monday. Strangely Pilar outrebounded Pergamino 40-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) added 11 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pergamino moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Salta Basket. Loser Pilar dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Pergamino will meet at home higher ranked Lanus (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pilar will play against the league's leader Racing having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 21+7reb+2ast, B.Levato 16+2reb+1ast, H.Franco 14+1reb+1ast, B.Juan Martin 14+4reb+5ast, M.Santiago 8+3reb+5ast, G.Luciano 7+6reb+2ast
Pilar: E.Gamboa 21+6reb+2ast, J.Treise 20+1reb, S.Ibarra 12+2reb+1ast, D.Lowery 11+12reb, M.Joaquin 6+8reb+2ast, F.Franco 5+1reb

Provincial - GELP 91-61

Rather predictable result in Rosario where seventh ranked Provincial (9-8) smashed 10th ranked GELP (8-10) 91-61 on Monday. Provincial looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Juan Pablo Evangelista chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Provincial players scored in double figures. Point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) produced 14 points and power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Newly promoted Provincial maintains seventh place with 9-8 record. GELP lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with ten games lost. Provincial will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GELP will play against Rocamora (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Provincial: E.Juan Pablo 16+6reb+1ast, G.Gaston 15+1reb+3ast, H.Lucas 12+4reb+2ast, A.Boccia 12+12reb+3ast, P.Fernandez 11+4reb+1ast, G.De Oliveira 8+2reb+1ast
GELP: A.Moreno 14+2reb+1ast, S.Bruera 10+6reb+1ast, M.Bosch 7+6reb+1ast, H.Marcos 7+1reb+1ast, A.Francisco 6+3reb+1ast, R.Marco 5+4reb+4ast

Echague - Salta Basket 78-57

There was a minor upset in Parana where 12th ranked Salta Basket (6-11) was rolled over by fourteenth ranked Echague (4-11) 78-57 on Monday. Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Center Ramiro Trebucq (205-1995) chipped in 16 points. Facundo Arias Binda (192-1993) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jara Agustin (-1998) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Echague moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Salta Basket keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pergamino. Echague will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salta Basket will play against Colon (#14) in Santa Fe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Echague: R.Trebucq 16+4reb+1ast, G.Gonzalez 14+2reb+2ast, I.Echevarria 11+13reb, L.Pividori 10+3reb+3ast, M.Francisco 8+3reb+1ast, P.Bandeo 8+6reb+2ast
Salta Basket: J.Agustin 14+1reb+2ast, A.Binda Facundo 10+9reb+1ast, P.Diego 10+4reb, T.Angel 8+1reb, L.Gallardo 6+2reb, L.Castellani 4+4reb