La Liga Argentina Round 30 (Regular Season): Racing A. beat Dep Viedma by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 30 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Dep Viedma (14-6) to thirteenth ranked Racing A. (8-4) 68-65 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dep Viedma. It was a good game for point guard Nicolas Remolina (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Pedro Perez (180-1989) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) replied with 10 points and 9 rebounds for Dep Viedma. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Racing A. moved-up to tenth place. Dep Viedma at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. They share it with Lanus. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Viedma will play on the road against the league's second-placed Lanus where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atenas (13-4) against eighth ranked Rivadavia (10-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Atenas was defeated by Rivadavia in a tough game in Rivadavia 69-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenas. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) scored 14 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Lucas Gorosterrazu chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Lucas Arn (197-1989) with 23 points. Rivadavia moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Provincial. Atenas at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Rivadavia will play against Barrio Parque (#10) in Cordoba in the next round. Atenas will play on the road against GEPU (#5) in San Luis and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (17-12) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (5-15) 85-58. Norberto Stucky notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by Matias Carneglia did not help to save the game for U.Mar del Plata. 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 maintains first position with 17-12 record. U.Mar del Plata lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth place with 15 games lost. 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 30: Villa Mitre was smashed by Lanus on the road 83-61. Independiente lost to San Isidro on its own court 75-77. H.Americano was outscored by Pico FC in General Pico 59-90. Montmartre recorded a loss to Dep Norte at home 82-92.
The most impressive performance of 30th round was 23 points by Juan Boffelli of Montmartre.



Racing A. - Dep Viedma 68-65

The most exciting game of round 30 in the La Liga Argentina took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Dep Viedma (14-6) to thirteenth ranked Racing A. (8-4) 68-65 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dep Viedma. It was a good game for point guard Nicolas Remolina (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Pedro Perez (180-1989) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) replied with 10 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Dep Viedma. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Racing A. moved-up to tenth place. Dep Viedma at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. They share it with Lanus. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dep Viedma will play on the road against the league's second-placed Lanus where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 12+5reb+1ast, M.Tabieres 10+9reb+3ast, L.Tambucci 10+2reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 8+5reb, B.Ossela 6+4reb+3ast, A.Knecht 6+1reb
Racing A.: N.Remolina 21+6reb+3ast, P.Perez 16+3reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 8+10reb+2ast, M.Nunez 7+5reb+1ast, L.Silva 5+1reb, R.Rosende 5+5reb

Lanus - Villa Mitre 83-61

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Lanus (14-6) crushed 6th ranked Villa Mitre (11-10) in Buenos Aires 83-61 on Friday. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and point guard Mariano Gago (188-2001) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Lanus players scored in double figures. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds by power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) did not help to save the game for Villa Mitre. Manuel Iglesias added 13 points. Lanus moved-up to second place, which they share with Dep Viedma. Villa Mitre lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Lanus will meet at home Dep Viedma (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Villa Mitre will play against Provincial and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 15+13reb+3ast, I.Manuel 13+4reb+1ast, F.Harina 9+1reb+2ast, M.Jano 7+5reb+1ast, R.Gianmarco 5, J.Bollo 4+3reb
Lanus: A.Lugli 19+12reb+9ast, R.Joaquin 15+1reb+1ast, F.Alorda 14+3reb+1ast, S.Juan Cruz 10+3reb+1ast, G.Mariano 10+8reb+3ast, D.Patterson 6+3reb+3ast

Independiente - San Isidro 75-77

Very expected game when 12th ranked Independiente (6-11) was edged by fifth ranked San Isidro (11-5) in Santiago del Estero 77-75 on Saturday. San Isidro forced 20 Independiente turnovers. Point guard Santiago Bruno (180) notched 18 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Jeronimo Sune (187-2002, agency: BIG) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. San Isidro's coach Daniel Beltramo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Independiente. Center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. San Isidro have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Independiente lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 11 games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independiente will play against Dep Norte (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: M.Vittar 17+6reb+5ast, V.Maximo 14+2reb+1ast, F.Jerez 11+10reb+4ast, P.Martin 9+4reb+1ast, L.Gomez 7+6reb+1ast, F.Facundo 6+5reb+1ast
San Isidro: S.Jeronimo 19+2reb+4ast, B.Santiago 18+4reb+4ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 13+4reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 7+8reb, M.Lambrisca 7+4reb+3ast, G.Sinconi 5+4reb

U.Mar del Plata - Racing 58-85

La Liga Argentina top team - Racing (17-12) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (5-15) 85-58. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and swingman Juan Conte (192-2002) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Racing players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by forward Matias Carneglia (200-2002) did not help to save the game for U.Mar del Plata. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) added 11 points and 10 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 maintains first position with 17-12 record. U.Mar del Plata lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth place with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: C.Matias 18+5reb, J.Bellozas 11+10reb, M.Herrero 11+4reb, Q.Tomas 9+3reb+3ast, V.Agustin 6+1reb+3ast, J.Varas 3+3reb+2ast
Racing: S.Norberto 24+11reb+4ast, L.Ortiz 13+3reb, A.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, C.Juan 12+9reb+2ast, A.Barrales 8+5reb+8ast, A.Nehuen 7+4reb+2ast

Pico FC - H.Americano 90-59

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Pico FC (13-5) rolled over 11th ranked H.Americano (8-9) in General Pico 90-59 on Saturday. Pico FC shot 62.7 percent from the field. They also forced 19 H.Americano turnovers and outrebounded them 31-18 including 24 on the defensive glass. Pico FC shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Franco Zalabardo (190-1991) notched 17 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) to lead the effort and Manuel Peyronnet supported him with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Pico FC players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) did not help to save the game for H.Americano. Guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-1988) added 11 points and 5 steals. 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. Pico FC maintains fourth position with 13-5 record. Loser H.Americano dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Pico FC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against Ciclista (#13) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: G.Torres 18+5reb+1ast, E.Cantarutti 11+3reb+3ast, G.Romero 7+3reb, L.Machuca 5+1reb+3ast, M.Aristu 5+2reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 5+1reb+4ast
Pico FC: Z.Franco 17+2reb+2ast, P.Manuel 16+2reb+3ast, B.Felipe 12+7reb, R.Pelorosso 10+3reb+6ast, A.Rossi 9+1reb+2ast, E.Facundo 7+1reb+4ast

Rivadavia - Atenas 76-69

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atenas (13-4) against eighth ranked Rivadavia (10-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Atenas was defeated by Rivadavia in a tough game in Rivadavia 69-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenas. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) scored 14 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Rivadavia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Lucas Arn (197-1989) with 23 points and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Rivadavia moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Provincial. Atenas at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Rivadavia will play against Barrio Parque (#10) in Cordoba in the next round. Atenas will play on the road against GEPU (#5) in San Luis and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Atenas: L.Arn 23+4reb+1ast, J.Cruz Oberto 16+12reb, J.Montero 9+9reb+8ast, C.Buemo 7+4reb+2ast, S.Matias 5+1reb, L.Reyes 4+1reb
Rivadavia: L.Gorosterrazu 15+5reb+1ast, L.Tomas 14+4reb+9ast, F.Pedano 10+3reb+1ast, A.Ajiboye 10+8reb, A.Alejo 10+1reb+4ast, V.Agustin 8+2reb+2ast

Montmartre - Dep Norte 82-92

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Montmartre (9-8) lost to fifth ranked Dep Norte (11-6) in Catamarca 82-92 on Saturday. Dep Norte looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) notched 24 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998) supported him with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) did not help to save the game for Montmartre. Center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Dep Norte moved-up to fourth place. Loser Montmartre dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Dep Norte will meet Independiente (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montmartre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: B.Juan 23+3reb+3ast, P.Alejandro 13+2reb, R.Juan 9+2reb+5ast, N.Franco 9+7reb+1ast, J.Tulian 8+3reb+3ast, S.Franco 7+2reb+1ast
Dep Norte: C.Cupulutti 24+3reb+5ast, L.Julian 15+3reb, J.Baeza 12+2reb+10ast, S.Fabricio 11+3reb+1ast, L.Mare 10+14reb+4ast, F.Franco 9+1reb