La Liga Argentina Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader GELP (2-1) against fourth ranked El Talar (2-1) 96-93 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GELP. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Facundo Lopez (192-1993) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 assists. Guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. El Talar's coach Leandro Genovese used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds for GELP. El Talar keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated GELP. GELP will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. El Talar will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked H.Americano in Rio Gallegos.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dep Viedma as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dep Viedma defeated top-ranked Ciclista in Rio Negro 78-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ciclista. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds and Maximiliano Tabieres who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) responded with 16 points. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Ciclista. Ciclista will play next round against strong Villa Mitre trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Pico FC at General Pico.
Undefeated Comunicaciones (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of sixth ranked Jujuy on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Jujuy 73-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Comunicaciones. The winners were led by Joaquin Sanchez who scored that evening 20 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by Damian Tintorelli did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jujuy (1-1) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Comunicaciones at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Winless Colon lost to undefeated Suardi on the road 72-88. Winless Estudiantes T. lost to Montmartre on its own court 65-76. Amancay lost to undefeated Independiente in Santiago del Estero 64-81. Winless Pilar lost to undefeated Lanus at home 72-91. Winless Pico FC was defeated by Villa Mitre on the opponent's court 82-90. Winless Salta Basket was beaten by Comunicaciones in a home game 71-73.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 21 points and 5 rebounds by Diego Peralta of Salta Basket.



Suardi - Colon SF 88-72

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Suardi (2-0) beat at home bottom-ranked Colon (0-2) 88-72 on Sunday. The winners were led by guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds by center Sebastian Uranga (200-1989) did not help to save the game for Colon. Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. 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. Suardi keeps a position of league leader, which they share with San Isidro. Colon at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon will play against Dep Norte (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: F.Gonzalez 16+5reb+1ast, S.Uranga 13+13reb+1ast, G.Bertona 12+1reb+1ast, F.Chiabotto 10+3reb, J.Bergel 6+7reb+2ast, J.Cabre 5+1reb+1ast
Suardi: L.Lizarraga 18+10reb+1ast, G.Fino 17+4reb+4ast, N.Fino 14+5reb+2ast, H.Rigada 13+3reb+1ast, P.Martinez 10+2reb, S.Calderon 9+4reb+7ast

Jujuy - Comunicaciones 73-67

Undefeated Comunicaciones (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of sixth ranked Jujuy on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Jujuy 73-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Comunicaciones. The winners were led by swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) who scored that evening 20 points and American Jeremy McLaughlin (203-1995, college: Catawba) supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. Point guard Cristian Zenclussen (186-1997, agency: BIG) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jujuy (1-1) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Comunicaciones at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: D.Tintorelli 17+10reb+1ast, F.Maeso 11+2reb+2ast, N.Burgos 8+2reb, J.Bejar 7+4reb, C.Zenclussen 7+5reb+6ast, S.Arese 5+8reb+4ast
Jujuy: J.Sanchez 20+1reb+2ast, S.Abdala 12+1reb, L.Florito 11+2reb, J.McLaughlin 11+6reb, E.Zarco 7+1ast, O.Sarmiento 6+8reb+1ast

El Talar - GELP 96-93

First defeat of league's leader GELP (2-1) against fourth ranked El Talar (2-1) 96-93 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GELP. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Facundo Lopez (192-1993) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 assists. Guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. El Talar's coach Leandro Genovese used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) added 21 points and 6 assists in the effort for GELP. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. El Talar keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated GELP. GELP will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. El Talar will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked H.Americano in Rio Gallegos.
Top scorers:
GELP: G.Sinconi 22+8reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 21+2reb+6ast, F.Barroso 11+12reb+2ast, E.Rupcic 11+3reb, J.Boffelli 10+7reb+2ast, I.Barbera 9+2reb
El Talar: F.Lopez 19+4reb+6ast, G.Terrera 17+1reb+1ast, M.Cuello 16+2reb, M.Cueva 15+8reb, J.Bellozas 9+5reb, F.Glinberg 8+4reb+2ast

Estudiantes T. - Montmartre 65-76

Everything could happen in San Miguel de Tucuman at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Montmartre and bottom-ranked Estudiantes T. had identical 0-1 record. But Estudiantes T. was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Catamarca 76-65 on Monday night. The winners were led by naturalized Spanish forward Tomas Pereyra (198-2000, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 15 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Juan Herrera (170-2000) supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes T.. Reyes Banegas added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Montmartre (1-1) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Newly promoted Estudiantes T. still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Montmartre will meet league's leader Independiente in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Estudiantes T. will play against Amancay (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: R.Banegas 16+7reb+1ast, F.Pedano 15+5reb+3ast, A.Reyes 12+15reb+4ast, M.Bichara 10+7reb+2ast, F.Sampaulise 5+7reb+3ast, F.Paz 4+1reb
Montmartre: T.Pereyra 15+5reb+2ast, N.Garcia 13+4reb+3ast, N.Gausrab 12+3reb, J.Herrera 11+9reb+1ast, A.Suarez 11, M.Codigoni 8+2reb

Independiente - Amancay 81-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Independiente's (4-0) home victory over their biggest opponent Amancay (1-1) in Santiago del Estero 81-64 on Monday. Independiente dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Amancay's 26. The winners were led by power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and forward Jeremias Ledesma (193-1996) supported him with 18 points. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Independiente's coach Marcos Boccolini allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points by guard Mauro Araujo (180-1994) did not help to save the game for Amancay. Point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Independiente have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Amancay dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Independiente will meet at home Montmartre (#5) in the next round. Amancay will play against Estudiantes T. in San Miguel de Tucuman and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Amancay: M.Araujo 19+3reb+1ast, S.Luduena 12+6reb+3ast, J.Bollo 9+3reb+2ast, C.Echevarria 8+5reb, M.Bernan 7+6reb+2ast, F.Peralta 5+4reb+3ast
Independiente: J.Ledesma 18+4reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 18+14reb+2ast, B.Abratte 14+2reb+3ast, M.Morera 13+1reb+4ast, M.Rosas 10+3reb, V.Cajal 6+2reb+5ast

Pilar - Lanus 72-91

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Pilar (0-2) was outscored at home by top-ranked Lanus (3-0) 91-72 on Tuesday. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Pilar's 28. The winners were led by forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) who scored that evening 16 points and 8 rebounds and Augusto Alonso (187-1998, agency: BIG) supported him with 12 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by Pablo Osores (194-1986) did not help to save the game for Pilar. Point guard Jonatan Treise (185-1985) added 14 points for lost side. Five Lanus and four Pilar players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Loser Pilar still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pilar: P.Osores 15+10reb+3ast, J.Treise 14+4reb+1ast, E.Polese 12+4reb+2ast, B.Conti 12+2reb+1ast, M.Delgado 8+3reb, I.Varisco 7+6reb+3ast
Lanus: M.Franchino 16+8reb, A.Moreno 14+1reb+3ast, M.Dade 12+4reb+1ast, A.Alonso 12+4reb+5ast, J.Rios 11+2reb+2ast, J.Cruz Scacchi 11+7reb

Villa Mitre - Pico FC 90-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Villa Mitre's (2-1) home victory over bottom-ranked Pico FC (0-2) in Bahia Blanca 90-82 on Tuesday. The winners were led by power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and Ignacio Alem (199-2001) supported him with 18 points. Villa Mitre's coach Hernan Ferrero allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by Aaron Pablo (200-2000) did not help to save the game for Pico FC. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) added 14 points for lost side. Villa Mitre keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Pico FC still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Villa Mitre will meet at home Ciclista (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Pico FC will play against the league's leader Dep Viedma in Rio Negro and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: A.Pablo 24+6reb+1ast, J.Martin Bello 14+4reb+3ast, A.Barreras 10+1ast, P.Alderete 9+8reb+2ast, M.Peyronnet 9+1reb+1ast, F.Bonfigli 6+6reb+1ast
Villa Mitre: I.Alem 18+2reb, F.Pennacchiotti 13+17reb+3ast, P.Bandeo 11+2reb, F.Filippa 11+5reb+1ast, M.Iglesias 9+3reb, J.Frontera 9+1reb+4ast

Dep Viedma - Ciclista 78-66

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dep Viedma as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dep Viedma defeated top-ranked Ciclista in Rio Negro 78-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ciclista. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds and Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) responded with 16 points and Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Ciclista. Ciclista will play next round against strong Villa Mitre trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Pico FC at General Pico.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: M.Alluchon 16+4reb+1ast, N.Reynoso 10+9reb, L.Di Muccio 10+2reb, E.Centeno 9+10reb, S.Villa 8+3reb, A.Bruera 8+6reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: M.Marina 21+6reb+2ast, L.Caceres 13+1reb+2ast, E.Cave 11+1reb+3ast, M.Tabieres 11+7reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 8+6reb+1ast, A.Ventura 5+11reb+1ast

Salta Basket - Comunicaciones 71-73

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-2) was edged at home by fifth ranked Comunicaciones (2-1) 73-71 on Tuesday. The winners were led by center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) who scored that evening 13 points and 4 assists and forward Franco Maeso (197-2000) supported him with 11 points. Comunicaciones' coach Eduardo Japez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points and 5 rebounds by Diego Peralta (195-1994) did not help to save the game for Salta Basket. Ignacio Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Comunicaciones keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Salta Basket still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: D.Peralta 21+5reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 17+4ast, I.Echevarria 12+11reb+1ast, J.Raffaelli 11+1reb+1ast, A.Torino 4+3reb+1ast, F.Arias 4+4reb
Comunicaciones: N.Burgos 13+4reb+4ast, F.Maeso 11+3reb+3ast, F.Martinez 10+3reb, S.Arese 10+3reb+1ast, F.Llanos 9+2reb+2ast, D.Tintorelli 8+5reb+1ast