LDD Round 18 (Regular Season): Independ.O. lose to Obera

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Olivia between second ranked Independ.O. (13-6) and seventh ranked Obera (12-6) on Saturday night. Independ.O. was crushed by Obera at home 70-93. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Obera had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) replied with 11 points and 7 rebounds for Independ.O.Independ.O.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to fifth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Ferro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between ninth ranked Obras (9-7) and 18th ranked Zarate (4-11) in Buenos Aires ended with biggest points difference. Obras outscored guests from Zarate 91-54. Point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Valentino Finetti chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 9-7 record. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the eighteenth place with 11 games lost. Obras will play against higher ranked Comunicaciones (#8) in Mercedes in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zarate will play on the road against Argentino (#11) in Junin and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last two games of round 18 Union was beaten by Ferro on the road 83-79. Instituto won against Obera on its own court 72-63.



Ferro - Union 83-79

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Ferro (13-6) beat 12th ranked Union (7-10) in Buenos Aires 83-79. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ferro made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Ulises Gonzalez (-2005) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Five Ferro and four Union players scored in double figures. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Independ.O. Union at the other side keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ferro: R.Camilo 19+5reb+4ast, W.Facundo 17+5reb+2ast, R.Augusto 15+10reb+1ast, B.Felipe 13+4reb+2ast, G.Martin 12+6reb+4ast, B.Juan 3
Union: G.Yeferson 20+9reb+2ast, F.Agustin 12+1reb+4ast, C.Matias 10+3reb+1ast, C.Estanislao 10+6reb, G.Ulises 10+6reb+2ast, V.Nicolas 9+1reb+2ast

Obras - Zarate 91-54

The game between ninth ranked Obras (9-7) and 18th ranked Zarate (4-11) in Buenos Aires ended with biggest points difference. Obras outscored guests from Zarate 91-54. They outrebounded Zarate 61-35 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Valentino Finetti (204-2005) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Valentino Finetti (204-2005) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Obras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 9-7 record. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the eighteenth place with 11 games lost. Obras will play against higher ranked Comunicaciones (#8) in Mercedes in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zarate will play on the road against Argentino (#11) in Junin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obras: R.Juan 19+6reb+2ast, B.Lautaro 14+4reb+1ast, F.Valentino 13+6reb+3ast, M.Benjamin 9+4reb+1ast, GRADIN 8+6reb+1ast, K.Nicolas 6+1reb+1ast
Zarate: M.ACUNA 15+8reb+3ast, TUNDIS 12+7reb+1ast, CONCA 11+8reb+1ast, JAPAZE 5+7reb, ACHAVAL 5, H.TARIRA 4+10reb+1ast

Instituto - Obera 72-63

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Obera (12-6) lost to seventh ranked Instituto (11-4) in Cordoba 63-72. Instituto forced 22 Obera turnovers. Kadir Pomare scored 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Fausto Moussa (198-2004) chipped in 24 points during the contest. Instituto's coach Mauro Salinas allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Instituto moved-up to sixth place. Defending champion Obera dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: M.Fausto 24+3reb+2ast, P.Kadir 21+9reb+1ast, A.Bruno 9+6reb+8ast, B.Ignacio 6+5reb, B.Agustin 5+2reb, C.Jerson 4+2reb+1ast
Obera: A.Alejo 18+12reb+4ast, H.Caballero 15+2reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 14+11reb+1ast, M.Milton 6+3reb+1ast, C.Mateo 6+5ast, K.Gonzalo 2+6reb

Independ.O. - Obera 70-93

The most important game in the last round took place in Olivia between second ranked Independ.O. (13-6) and seventh ranked Obera (12-6) on Saturday night. Independ.O. was crushed by Obera at home 70-93. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Obera had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Obera players scored in double figures. Forward Tomas Nally (202-2002, agency: BIG) replied with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Esteban Caffaro (200-2003) added 12 points in the effort for Independ.O.Independ.O.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to fifth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Ferro. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obera: A.Alejo 17+5reb+2ast, C.Mateo 16+1reb+4ast, K.Maximo 14+2reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 12+3reb+1ast, H.Caballero 10+12reb+5ast, M.Milton 9+2reb+2ast
Independ.O.: M.Nicolas 12+2reb, C.Esteban 12+4reb, N.Tomas 11+7reb+2ast, P.Angel 8+3reb+2ast, P.Francisco 7, B.Santiago 6+4reb+1ast