La Liga Argentina Round 45 (Regular Season): Pico FC defeat Dep Viedma in the game between Top 4 teams

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Pico FC (19-8) which hosted in General Pico 4th placed Dep Viedma (17-12). Second ranked Pico FC managed to get a 9-point victory 96-87. It was a good game for Felipe Bonfigli who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for Dep Viedma. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-8 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. Dep Viedma lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre. Pico FC 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 Villa Mitre (#5) in Bahia Blanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
La Liga Argentina top team - Lanus (24-7) added another victory to their record. This time they beat seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (7-20) 74-68. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Lorenzo Capponi chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) with 18 points and 7 assists. Lanus have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-7 record. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata keeps the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play at home against Ameghino (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
La Liga Argentina top team - San Isidro (20-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fifteenth ranked Jachal (4-22) 104-75. Cesar Lavoratornuovo nailed 24 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Pablo Crausaz came up with 18 points for Jachal 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. The victory was the nineteenth consecutive win for San Isidro. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Jachal lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. San Isidro will meet Amancay (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Jachal will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 45: Barrio Parque was beaten by Dep Norte on the road 78-76. Ciclista destroyed Rocamora on its own court 89-70. Provincial unfortunately lost to Pergamino in a road game 70-79. Racing rolled over La Union at home 88-65. Racing A. was defeated by H.Americano on the opponent's court 85-74. Quilmes MP beat Ameghino in a home game 78-63. Rivadavia was destroyed by Villa S.Martin on the road 99-80. Montmartre managed to outperform Independiente on its own court 82-72.
The most impressive performance of 45th round was 21 points by Juan Boffelli of Montmartre.



U.Mar del Plata - Lanus 68-74

La Liga Argentina top team - Lanus (24-7) added another victory to their record. This time they beat seventeenth ranked U.Mar del Plata (7-20) 74-68. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and swingman Lorenzo Capponi (191-1994) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Tomas Quinteros (184-2001) with 18 points and 7 assists and Juan Bellozas (195-1993) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Lanus have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-7 record. Newly promoted U.Mar del Plata keeps the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Lanus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play at home against Ameghino (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lanus: R.Joaquin 23+6reb, D.Patterson 16+6reb, L.Capponi 16+5reb+2ast, A.Lugli 7+8reb+6ast, F.Alorda 5+1reb+1ast, M.Franchino 4+7reb+2ast
U.Mar del Plata: Q.Tomas 18+2reb+7ast, J.Bellozas 16+6reb+1ast, J.Varas 10+4reb, M.Herrero 9+6reb+2ast, B.Felipe 7+3reb+3ast, C.Matias 4+5reb

Dep Norte - Barrio Parque 78-76

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Dep Norte (15-12) edged 9th ranked Barrio Parque (12-15) in Armstrong 78-76 on Friday. Dep Norte outrebounded Barrio Parque 39-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Dep Norte maintains sixth place with 15-12 record. Barrio Parque lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: L.Mare 27+11reb+3ast, C.Cupulutti 17+5reb+4ast, L.Julian 11+6reb+2ast, J.Baeza 8+2ast, F.Franco 5+5reb+1ast, B.Felipe 4+1reb+5ast
Barrio Parque: B.Nahuel 19+2reb+5ast, A.Jure 14+2reb+2ast, A.Santiago 10+2reb, B.Herrera 9+1reb+1ast, L.Rivata 8+11reb+1ast, J.Lallana 7+4reb

Ciclista - Rocamora 89-70

Rather expected game when 16th ranked Rocamora (8-20) was smashed by thirteenth ranked Ciclista (13-15) in Junin 89-70 on Saturday. Ciclista dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rocamora's 36. They outrebounded Rocamora 39-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) nailed 22 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds. Four Ciclista players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) came up with 20 points and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Rocamora in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ciclista moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with La Union and Ameghino. Rocamora at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 20 games lost. Ciclista will meet at home higher ranked Provincial (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rocamora will play against Racing (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Matias 22+1reb+4ast, J.Basualdo 12+5reb+4ast, C.Ebeling 12+5reb+1ast, V.Samuel 10+8reb, A.Britos 10+3reb+5ast, A.Pablo 9+3reb+2ast
Rocamora: M.Caire 20+1reb+1ast, F.Juan 14+4reb+4ast, R.Federico 9+7reb, C.Agustin 8+1reb+1ast, L.Enmanuel 4+2reb, B.Diaz 4+2reb+2ast

Pico FC - Dep Viedma 96-87

An interesting game for Pico FC (19-8) which hosted in General Pico 4th placed Dep Viedma (17-12). Second ranked Pico FC managed to get a 9-point victory 96-87. It was a good game for Felipe Bonfigli who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and Lucas Giarraffa added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Dep Viedma. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-8 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. Dep Viedma lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre. Pico FC 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 Villa Mitre (#5) in Bahia Blanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: B.Felipe 21+11reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 17+5reb+9ast, P.Manuel 15+4reb+2ast, Z.Franco 11+3reb+2ast, T.Cravero 10+3reb+2ast, E.Facundo 8+1reb+2ast
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 27+13reb, L.Tambucci 13+2reb, G.Lucas 12+7reb+3ast, M.Mariano 10+6reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 6+3ast, A.Matias 5+4reb+3ast

Pergamino - Provincial 79-70

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Pergamino (14-14) won against at home 7th ranked Provincial (14-14) 79-70 on Saturday. Forward Benjamin Levato (188-1999) nailed 13 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Mexican center Jose Zesati (205-1994) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. Alejandro Ettorre came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Pablo Fernandez (196-1982) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Provincial in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Pergamino. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quilmes MP and Provincial. Pergamino will meet at home La Union (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Provincial will play against Ciclista (#12) in Junin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Federico 13+5reb+1ast, B.Levato 13+3reb+4ast, B.Juan Martin 12+2reb+5ast, M.Santiago 10+1ast, J.Zesati 10+8reb+2ast, J.Merchant 8+1reb+3ast
Provincial: E.Alejandro 16+5reb, P.Fernandez 14+5reb+1ast, A.Boccia 12+4reb, B.Franco 10+1reb+4ast, F.Perez 7+2reb, B.Ignacio 6+5reb+1ast

Racing - La Union 88-65

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked La Union (13-15) was outscored by third ranked Racing (18-10) in Chivilcoy 88-65 on Saturday. Racing dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to La Union's 30 and made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded La Union 40-24 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) nailed 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) accounted for 17 points and 4 assists. Forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) came up with 17 points and Lautaro Florito (188-2000) added 13 points respectively for La Union 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. Racing maintains third place with 18-10 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. La Union at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ciclista and Ameghino. Racing will meet at home Rocamora (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. La Union will play against Pergamino (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Racing: A.Barrales 17+1reb+4ast, A.Santiago 16+6reb, S.Norberto 14+9reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 9+7reb, J.Peralta 9+5reb+2ast, D.Miguel 8+2reb+1ast
La Union: A.Montani 17+4reb+1ast, F.Lautaro 13+3reb+1ast, F.German 10, G.Cabrera 7+2ast, F.Gago 6+2reb+3ast, P.Bilat 5+1reb+1ast

H.Americano - Racing A. 85-74

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked H.Americano (14-15) defeated higher ranked Racing A. (15-14) in Rio Gallegos 85-74 on Saturday. The former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) accounted for 17 points and 11 rebounds. H.Americano's coach Eduardo Japez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Racing A. in the defeat. Four H.Americano and five Racing A. players scored in double figures. H.Americano moved-up to tenth place. Racing A. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: G.Torres 21+10reb+1ast, E.Cantarutti 19+2reb+1ast, G.Romero 17+11reb+2ast, L.Machuca 11+2ast, C.Jeremias 5+1reb, M.Lucas 5+1reb
Racing A.: M.Nunez 17+9reb+3ast, R.Rosende 14+10reb, L.Silva 14+2reb+1ast, S.Augustin 12, P.Perez 10+4reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 5+5reb

Quilmes MP - Ameghino 78-63

Everything could happen in Mar del Plata at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Quilmes MP and 10th ranked Ameghino had identical 13-14 record. This time Quilmes MP used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Villa Maria 78-63 on Sunday night. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) nailed 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Ameghino in the defeat. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro tested twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quilmes MP (14-14) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pergamino and Provincial. Ameghino at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ciclista and La Union. Quilmes MP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ameghino will play against U.Mar del Plata (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quilmes MP: L.Fernandez 17+9reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 15+5reb+8ast, R.Acuna 14+9reb, E.Gimenez 12+3reb+2ast, E.Agustin 10+3reb, J.Ruiz 8+3reb+2ast
Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 12+8reb, G.Renzo 8+2ast, B.Abraham 8+6reb, A.Aristimuno 8+5reb+1ast, D.Gerbaudo 8+1reb+4ast, F.Thygesen 6+4reb+1ast

Jachal - San Isidro 75-104

La Liga Argentina top team - San Isidro (20-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fifteenth ranked Jachal (4-22) 104-75. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Jachal's 30. They outrebounded Jachal 53-27 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) nailed 24 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Pablo Crausaz (194-1997) came up with 18 points and forward Facundo Varela (197-1990) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the nineteenth consecutive win for San Isidro. They maintain first place with 20-5 record. Jachal lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 22 games lost. San Isidro will meet Amancay (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Jachal will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Lavoratornuovo 24+2reb+2ast, C.Hooper 14+9reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 13+7reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 12+6reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 12+9reb+1ast, B.Santiago 10+2reb+4ast
Jachal: C.Pablo 18+4reb+1ast, C.Julio 15+3reb+3ast, C.Bruno 15+1reb+4ast, J.Roumec 11+3reb+1ast, F.Varela 10+7reb+5ast, B.Jeronimo 4+4reb

Villa S.Martin - Rivadavia 99-80

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Villa S.Martin (15-10) crushed 8th ranked Rivadavia (13-14) in Resistencia 99-80 on Sunday. Villa S.Martin shot 62.0 percent from the field. Villa S.Martin outrebounded Rivadavia 37-21 including a 28-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Villa S.Martin especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Ramiro Frontera nailed 15 points and 8 assists for the winning side and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Agustin Vergara (196-2001) came up with 13 points and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Rivadavia in the defeat. Five Villa S.Martin and four Rivadavia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Villa S.Martin. They moved-up to fifth place. Rivadavia at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Villa S.Martin will meet at home higher ranked GEPU (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivadavia will play against Salta Basket (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: L.Caceres 17+2reb+3ast, E.Simondi 17+6reb+2ast, F.Ramiro 15+3reb+8ast, J.Morris 11+7reb+3ast, A.Toledo 11+8reb+3ast, M.Martin 8+3reb
Rivadavia: A.Ajiboye 14+1reb, V.Agustin 13+3reb+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 12+2reb, L.Zalio 10+5reb, S.Leonardo 7+2reb+1ast, F.Pedano 6+2reb+2ast

Montmartre - Independiente 82-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Independiente's (11-14) road loss to tenth ranked Montmartre (12-12) in Catamarca 72-82 on Sunday. Montmartre made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game, while Independiente only scored three points from the stripe. Forward Juan Boffelli (197-1998) nailed 21 points for the winning side and Juan Rodriguez accounted for 18 points. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Independiente in the defeat. Montmartre moved-up to ninth place. Independiente at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: B.Juan 21+3reb+3ast, R.Juan 18+1reb+2ast, J.Tulian 13+3reb+1ast, M.Martinez 9+4reb+3ast, N.Franco 8+5reb+3ast, L.Silva 6+3reb
Independiente: C.Johu 17+5reb+4ast, M.Vittar 15+6reb+6ast, L.Gomez 11+3reb+2ast, P.Martin 9+3reb, V.Maximo 8+3reb, R.Facundo 6+2reb+1ast