LDD Round 21 (Regular Season): Ferro beats Obera by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 21 in the LDD took place in Obera. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Obera (12-8) to fifth ranked Ferro (15-7) 89-87 on Tuesday evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Obera helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Facundo Wolinsky contributed with 29 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds for Obera. Ferro maintains fifth place with 15-7 record. Defending champion Obera dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. Ferro are looking forward to face bottom-ranked San Martin (#20) in Corrientes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obera will have a break next round.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ferro (15-7) and Regatas (7-13), which took place in Corrientes. Higher ranked Ferro lost to seventeenth ranked Regatas in a road game 69-74. Juan Larraza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Francisco Ferraro chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Regatas moved-up to sixteenth place. Ferro at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
The game between 19th ranked Olimpico (1-17) and sixth ranked Riachuelo (14-7) in La Banda on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from La Rioja outscored Olimpico 107-67. Jeremias Barco nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Francisco Conca came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for Olimpico in the defeat. Olimpico's coach Guillermo Aliende gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Riachuelo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-7 record. Olimpico lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 17 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 21: Zarate was smashed by Boca Jrs. on the road 91-54. Independ.O. destroyed Argentino on its own court 86-63. Riachuelo managed to outperform Quimsa in La Rioja 73-69. Instituto rolled over Argentino at home 73-48.



Boca Jrs. - Zarate 91-54

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Boca Jrs (15-5) crushed 18th ranked Zarate (5-15) in Buenos Aires 91-54 on Monday. Boca Jrs. forced 21 Zarate turnovers and outrebounded them 52-37 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Tiziano Prome (201-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Nicolas Stenta (200-2004) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Edgar Merchant (200-2002) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Jeronimo Massarini added 12 points respectively for Zarate in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca Jrs have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Boca Jrs. went down to third position due to points difference. Zarate lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighteenth place with 15 games lost. Boca Jrs. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play against Independ.O. (#4) in Olivia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zarate: M.Edgar 19+8reb+1ast, M.Jeronimo 12+4reb, R.Jose 6+6reb, F.Andres 6+1ast, S.Gino 4+5reb, D.Joaquin 3+1reb+4ast
Boca Jrs.: P.Tiziano 22+12reb, S.Nicolas 19+5reb+5ast, T.Martin 17+2reb, C.Federico 11+2reb+7ast, C.Juan 10+5reb+3ast, S.Matias 5+5reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Argentino 86-63

Very expected game when 10th ranked Argentino (8-12) was smashed by fifth ranked Independ.O. (15-6) in Olivia 86-63 on Monday. Independ.O. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Argentino's 22. They outrebounded Argentino 51-32 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dominican Angel Puello nailed 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Juan Bono accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) came up with 16 points and Prinzio Di added 19 points respectively for Argentino in the defeat. Independ.O. moved-up to fourth place. Loser Argentino dropped to the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Independ.O. will meet at home Zarate (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Argentino: D.Prinzio 19+1reb+2ast, G.Augusto 16+4reb+2ast, C.Santiago 10+5reb+2ast, C.Martino 7+6reb, R.Santino 6+8reb+1ast, B.Santiago 5+3reb+2ast
Independ.O.: P.Angel 14+7reb+1ast, B.Juan 13+3reb+4ast, M.Nicolas 13+3reb+2ast, B.Santiago 11+7reb+2ast, C.Esteban 10+3reb+2ast, H.Ezequiel 9+6reb+1ast

Obera - Ferro 87-89

The most exciting game of round 21 in the LDD took place in Obera. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Obera (12-8) to fifth ranked Ferro (15-7) 89-87 on Tuesday evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Obera helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Facundo Wolinsky contributed with 29 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds and power forward Kelvin Ramirez (204-2002) added 21 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 blocks in the effort for Obera. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Ferro maintains fifth place with 15-7 record. Defending champion Obera dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. Ferro are looking forward to face bottom-ranked San Martin (#20) in Corrientes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obera: A.Alejo 22+18reb+3ast, R.Kelvin 21+13reb+5ast, M.Milton 13+3reb+2ast, H.Caballero 12+2reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 6+4reb+2ast, C.Mateo 6+3reb+2ast
Ferro: W.Facundo 29+6reb+1ast, R.Augusto 21+16reb+1ast, R.Camilo 12+12reb+2ast, B.Felipe 9+5reb+1ast, G.Martin 6+4reb+3ast, T.Tobias 5+3reb+1ast

Quimsa - Riachuelo LR 69-73

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Riachuelo (14-7) won against 13th ranked Quimsa (7-9) in Santiago del Estero 73-69 on Wednesday. Strangely Quimsa outrebounded Riachuelo 59-37 including a 20-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Marco Pica nailed 20 points for the winning side and Venezuelan forward Keiver Marcano (201-2003) accounted for 7 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks and guard Matias Pikaluk (185-2006) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Quimsa in the defeat. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Riachuelo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-7 record. Loser Quimsa dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with La Union. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Raymon 27+19reb+2ast, P.Matias 10+7reb+3ast, P.Lucas 7+4reb+3ast, A.Romeo 7+4reb+4ast, B.Mateo 6+6reb, Y.Ivan 6+1reb+1ast
Riachuelo LR: P.Marco 20+3reb+2ast, B.Jeremias 13+9reb, B.Matias 11+6reb+2ast, J.Farias 11+3ast, C.Mateo 11+5reb+2ast, M.Keiver 7+10reb+6ast

Instituto - Argentino 73-48

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Argentino (8-12) was outscored by third ranked Instituto (15-4) in Cordoba 73-48 on Wednesday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Argentino's 20. They outrebounded Argentino 44-28 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Argentino's players. Point guard Ignacio Beltramino (179) nailed 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Bruno Abratte (174-2004) accounted for 7 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) came up with 14 points and 4 assists and forward Santiago Bilbao (196-2005) added 14 points respectively for Argentino in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Argentino dropped to the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Zarate (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Argentino will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Argentino: B.Santiago 14+4reb+2ast, C.Santiago 14+2reb+4ast, R.Santino 11+4reb, C.Jacinto 3+1reb, C.Martino 2+1reb, G.Augusto 2+6reb
Instituto: B.Ignacio 17+5reb+1ast, C.Jerson 13+4reb, M.Fausto 9+3reb+2ast, P.Kadir 9+12reb+1ast, G.Jeronimo 8+4reb+2ast, A.Bruno 7+7reb+8ast

Olimpico - Riachuelo LR 67-107

The game between 19th ranked Olimpico (1-17) and sixth ranked Riachuelo (14-7) in La Banda on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from La Rioja outscored Olimpico 107-67. Riachuelo shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Jeremias Barco (-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) accounted for 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Francisco Conca came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and guard Ignacio Gonzalez (187-2003) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Olimpico in the defeat. Olimpico's coach Guillermo Aliende gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Riachuelo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-7 record. Olimpico lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: G.Ignacio 16+5reb+1ast, M.Cesar 13+3reb+3ast, C.Francisco 13+12reb, H.Carlos 6+6reb, M.Hernan 5+4reb+1ast, C.Jose 4+3reb+1ast
Riachuelo LR: B.Jeremias 30+10reb+2ast, C.Mateo 23+6reb+5ast, B.Matias 21+2reb+1ast, J.Farias 12+2reb+7ast, P.Marco 7+5reb+1ast, M.Keiver 6+4reb+3ast

Regatas - Ferro 74-69

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ferro (15-7) and Regatas (7-13), which took place in Corrientes. Higher ranked Ferro lost to seventeenth ranked Regatas in a road game 69-74. Regatas made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Juan Larraza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Francisco Ferraro (196-2004) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) scored 8 points and 12 rebounds. Regatas moved-up to sixteenth place. Ferro at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
Top scorers:
Ferro: R.Augusto 16+10reb, W.Facundo 15+4reb+2ast, T.Tobias 9+3reb+1ast, G.Martin 8+3reb+2ast, R.Camilo 8+12reb+3ast, B.Felipe 6+2reb
Regatas: L.Juan 23+10reb+2ast, F.Francisco 19+7reb, B.Viktor 9+4reb+1ast, P.Juan 8+5reb+4ast, F.Juan 6+5reb+1ast, S.Matias 3+1reb