LDD Round 3 (Regular Season): Independ.O. hand first defeat to Zarate

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Zarate (1-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Independ.O. (4-0) 78-75. Strangely Zarate outrebounded Independ.O. 50-33 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Esteban Caffaro (200-2003) chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Gino Sciamanna who recorded 26 points and 9 rebounds. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play at home against Penarol (#13) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of Boca Jrs (3-2) against Quimsa (1-1) on Friday night. Visiting Boca Jrs was crushed by Quimsa in Santiago del Estero 91-62. It was a good game for Romeo Amprimo who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 8 assists. Matias Pikaluk contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fidel Cifuentes answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for Boca Jrs.Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Jrs will play at home against Penarol (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#4) and Ferro (#10). Ferro was defeated at home 75-84 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Juan Respaud who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Camilo Rodriguez with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Boca Jrs. defeated Olimpico in Buenos Aires 92-79. Winless Argentino was beaten by Union at home 65-71. Regatas won against Riachuelo on the opponent's court 77-69.



Zarate - Independ.O. 75-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Zarate (1-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Independ.O. (4-0) 78-75. Strangely Zarate outrebounded Independ.O. 50-33 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Esteban Caffaro (200-2003) chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Gino Sciamanna who recorded 26 points and 9 rebounds and Jose Ruiz added 16 points and 17 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play at home against Penarol (#13) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Zarate: G.Sciamanna 26+9reb, J.Ruiz 16+17reb, M.Ceci 14+3reb, F.Dovale 10+7reb+1ast, F.Mestre 4+5reb, F.Zawadski 3+6reb+2ast
Independ.O.: E.Caffaro 14+4reb, C.Diez 11+4reb+1ast, J.Bono 11+2reb+1ast, L.Aragon 11+3reb+3ast, J.Garcia 10+10reb, J.Diaz 8+6reb+2ast

Olimpico - Boca Jrs. 79-92

There was no surprise in La Banda where Olimpico (0-4) was defeated by Boca Jrs (3-2) 92-79 on Thursday. Boca Jrs. outrebounded Olimpico 53-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Fidel Cifuentes who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Matias Stachiotti (-2005) helped adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Luciano Tundis with 28 points and 7 rebounds and Enzo Facelli (-2003) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Boca Jrs will meet at home Penarol (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: L.Tundis 28+7reb+1ast, A.Morales 18+3reb+2ast, E.Facelli 16+8reb+5ast, I.Gonzalez 9+6reb+3ast, J.Caro 3+2ast, L.Stancampiano 3
Boca Jrs.: F.Cifuentes 28+9reb+1ast, M.Stachiotti 23+7reb+3ast, T.Prome 20+10reb+2ast, L.Urquiza 7+3reb+3ast, T.Drocezesky 6+15reb+7ast, M.Torriani 5+2reb+2ast

Ferro - Obras 75-84

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#4) and Ferro (#10). Ferro was defeated at home 75-84 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obras made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Facundo Wolinsky scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Ferro: C.Rodriguez 20+8reb+1ast, F.Wolinsky 14+8reb+1ast, R.Moravansky 10+9reb+2ast, S.Ceriscioli 8+1reb, J.Ryzwaniuk 6+5reb+2ast, F.Bensimon 6+4reb+2ast
Obras: J.Respaud 28+7reb+7ast, L.Barrios 23+5reb+4ast, V.Finetti 13+10reb+2ast, N.Kelman 7+1reb, J.Madrigal 5+10reb, J.Aaliya 5

Argentino - Union 65-71

No shocking result in a game in Junin where Union (3-1) defeated Argentino (0-2) 71-65 on Friday. It was a great evening for Ulises Gonzalez (-2005) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Lucas Peralta (-2005) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was Lucio Dominici with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Francisco Suarez scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Union will meet at home Platense (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play against Penarol (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Argentino: F.Suarez 17+6reb+1ast, P.Di Prinzio 14+3reb, L.Dominici 12+10reb+3ast, S.Capelli 7+4reb+2ast, A.Gennero 7+8reb+1ast, F.Capelli 5+4reb
Union: L.Peralta 19+4reb, U.Gonzalez 14+12reb, S.Astulfi 9+8reb+2ast, F.Alonso 7+2ast, L.Antoniazzi 7+8reb, M.Fabbroni 6+5reb

Riachuelo LR - Regatas 69-77

Very expected game in La Rioja where Riachuelo (0-1) was defeated by Regatas (4-0) 77-69 on Friday. It was a great evening for Juan Larraza who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. Power forward Ignacio Ortega (205-2004) helped adding 12 points and 16 rebounds. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Riachuelo LR's coach Gonzalo Castillo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against Boca Jrs. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: F.Diaz 18+8reb+1ast, J.Farias 15+2reb+2ast, M.Corso 14+4reb+7ast, J.Barco 8+3reb, M.Pica 5+2reb+1ast, M.Caceres 5+1reb
Regatas: J.Larraza 26+3reb+1ast, F.Ferraro 15+3reb+5ast, I.Ortega 12+16reb+2ast, M.Sanz 11+1reb+3ast, E.Lezcano 7+3reb+3ast, B.Marco 6+3reb+3ast

Quimsa - Boca Jrs. 91-62

Very important is a road loss of Boca Jrs (3-2) against Quimsa (1-1) on Friday night. Visiting Boca Jrs was crushed by Quimsa in Santiago del Estero 91-62. Quimsa forced 23 Boca Jrs. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Boca Jrs.'s players. It was a good game for Romeo Amprimo who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 8 assists. Guard Matias Pikaluk (188-2006) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Five Quimsa players scored in double figures. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fidel Cifuentes answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Martin Torriani (189-2007) added 12 points in the effort for Boca Jrs.Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Jrs will play at home against Penarol (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: F.Cifuentes 19+10reb, M.Torriani 12+3reb+3ast, T.Prome 9+8reb+1ast, T.Drocezesky 8+5reb+2ast, M.Stachiotti 5+6reb+2ast, L.Garcia 4+6reb
Quimsa: M.Pikaluk 20+2reb+4ast, R.Amprimo 18+1reb+8ast, M.Buyatti 13+5reb+1ast, B.Martinez 11+4reb+1ast, P.Cogliati 10+4reb+1ast, I.Yonni 8+3reb+1ast