La Liga Argentina Round 5 (Regular Season): San Isidro is defeated by Rivadavia

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of San Isidro (2-1) in San Francisco on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by leader Rivadavia (1-0) 59-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Isidro. Rivadavia dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 20. Center Khalil Adaro (200-2000) stepped up and scored 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Alejo Andres (191-2001) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Rivadavia left bottom position moving up to fourth place. San Isidro at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rivadavia are looking forward to face Barrio Parque (#5) in Cordoba in the next round. San Isidro will have a break next round.
Very significant was La Union's (#6) 72-62 road victory against bottom-ranked Rocamora. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) nailed 24 points for the winning side and Valentin Costa accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. La Union's coach Martin Guastavino allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Rocamora in the defeat. La Union (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Rocamora's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. La Union will play against league's second-placed El Talar in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rocamora will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Bahia Blanca between Villa Mitre and Ciclista. Second ranked Villa Mitre (3-1) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Ciclista (2-2). Villa Mitre managed to escape with a 1-point win 87-86 on Thursday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Franco Pennacchiotti who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Nicolas Reynoso produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Villa Mitre keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Dep Viedma and El Talar. Loser Ciclista keeps the third place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Racing Ch. won against Pergamino on the opponent's court 68-67. Independiente managed to outperform Montmartre in a home game 76-67. Amancay rolled over Estudiantes T. on the road 96-71. Winless Provincial lost to undefeated Centenario N. on its own court 75-81. Winless Pico FC was smashed by Dep Viedma in Rio Negro 77-98. Winless Colon lost to Dep Norte at home 57-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points and 12 rebounds by Emiliano Vives of Dep Norte.



San Isidro - Rivadavia 58-59

The most surprising game was the first loss of San Isidro (2-1) in San Francisco on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by leader Rivadavia (1-0) 59-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Isidro. Rivadavia dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 20. Center Khalil Adaro (200-2000) stepped up and scored 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Alejo Andres (191-2001) chipped in 7 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Lautaro Mare (196-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Wilfredo Alvarez scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Rivadavia left bottom position moving up to fourth place. San Isidro at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rivadavia are looking forward to face Barrio Parque (#5) in Cordoba in the next round. San Isidro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: L.Mare 19+7reb+4ast, M.Saglietti 10+3reb+2ast, W.Alvarez 10+9reb, S.Bruno 7+1ast, N.Buchaillot 5+4reb+1ast, E.Boye 3+2reb
Rivadavia: G.Francese 12+5reb, K.Adaro 11+7reb+2ast, B.Caribaux 10+2reb, I.Beltramino 8+3reb, A.Andres 7+8reb+3ast, J.Baeza 7+4reb+6ast

Pergamino - Racing Ch. 67-68

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Pergamino (1-2) was edged at home by seventh ranked Racing Ch. (1-1) 68-67 on Wednesday. Racing Ch. outrebounded Pergamino 38-22 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Lucio Reinaudi (185-1995) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. The former international point guard Lucas Reyes (181-2000) produced 13 points and 5 assists and Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Racing Ch. left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Pergamino dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: L.Reyes 13+4reb+5ast, M.Nunez 12+5reb+4ast, F.Gobetti 10+1ast, B.Alvarez 10+4reb, M.Gomez 9+3reb+1ast, U.Riano 5+3reb+2ast
Racing Ch.: L.Reinaudi 18+8reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 10+4reb+1ast, A.Barrales 10+2reb+6ast, R.Fernandez 7+3reb, J.Peralta 6+7reb, S.Assum 6+5reb+1ast

Rocamora - La Union 62-72

Very significant was La Union's (#6) 72-62 road victory against bottom-ranked Rocamora. Guard Matias Caire (188-1999) nailed 24 points for the winning side and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. La Union's coach Martin Guastavino allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Agustin Richard (176-1990) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Rocamora in the defeat. La Union (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Rocamora's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. La Union will play against league's second-placed El Talar in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: A.Cavallin 17+8reb+1ast, R.Torres 13+3reb, J.Krapp 10+5reb, A.Richard 9+5reb+4ast, J.Corbera 6+3reb, F.Tarnowyk 4+5reb+4ast
La Union: M.Caire 24+4reb+3ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 13+7reb+4ast, L.Longoni 10+8reb, V.Costa 9+8reb+7ast, E.Gimenez 6+3reb+2ast, R.Acuna 5+4reb

Independiente - Montmartre 76-67

Rather predictable result in Santiago del Estero where leader Independiente (5-0) defeated 5th ranked Montmartre (1-2) 76-67 on Wednesday. Independiente had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Adrian Lange chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish forward Tomas Pereyra (198-2000, agency: BIG) produced 7 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Juan Herrera (170-2000) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Four Montmartre players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Independiente have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Montmartre keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montmartre will play against Jujuy (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: A.Suarez 12+2reb+2ast, J.Herrera 11+3reb+2ast, N.Garcia 10+1reb+4ast, N.Gausrab 10+2reb+1ast, H.Russo 9+3reb+1ast, T.Pereyra 7+12reb+1ast
Independiente: C.Amicucci 21+9reb+2ast, A.Lange 18+7reb+2ast, B.Abratte 9+4reb+1ast, J.Ledesma 9+8reb+1ast, V.Cajal 4+2ast, A.Soria 4+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes T. - Amancay 71-96

Not a big story in a game in San Miguel de Tucuman where bottom-ranked Estudiantes T. (0-3) was rolled over by third ranked Amancay (2-1) 96-71 on Wednesday. Amancay dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes T.'s 38. The best player for the winners was power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) who scored 26 points. Center Juan Bollo (203-1992) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Amancay's coach Gabriel Albornoz felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) produced 24 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Amancay moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Estudiantes T. still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Amancay will meet at home Salta Basket (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Estudiantes T. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: D.Moore 24+4reb, A.Reyes 14+7reb+2ast, R.Banegas 9+4reb+1ast, F.Paz 9+2reb, F.Sampaulise 7+1reb+2ast, M.Bichara 5+3reb+1ast
Amancay: C.Echevarria 26+2reb+1ast, M.Araujo 18+3reb+2ast, J.Bollo 15+8reb+3ast, F.Peralta 11+2reb+1ast, A.Vergara 9+3reb+1ast, M.Bernan 7+5reb+3ast

Provincial - Centenario N. 75-81

Everything went according to plan in Rosario where leader Centenario N. (2-0) beat bottom-ranked Provincial (0-3) 81-75 on Thursday. Centenario N. forced 19 Provincial turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Federico De Miguel (176-1997, agency: BIG) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Matias Aristu (194-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and center Joaquin Lallana (217-1996) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Provincial's coach Ivan Acosta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Centenario N. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Suardi. Loser Provincial still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Centenario N. will meet Colon (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Provincial will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Provincial: M.Aristu 15+11reb+2ast, S.Lopez Hoyo 13+2reb+3ast, J.Lallana 12+4reb+2ast, G.Gerbaudo 11+2reb+2ast, F.Torres 8+1reb+4ast, T.Woody 6+6reb+2ast
Centenario N.: F.De Miguel 21+5reb+3ast, J.Basualdo 14+6reb+3ast, N.Gimenez 14+6reb+2ast, J.Menna 11+5reb+6ast, L.Tabbia 8+1reb+1ast, F.Celador 6+1reb

Dep Viedma - Pico FC 98-77

There was no surprise in Rio Negro where bottom-ranked Pico FC (0-3) was outplayed by first ranked Dep Viedma (3-1) 98-77 on Thursday. Dep Viedma shot 61.4 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) who scored 18 points and 4 assists. Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Pablo Alderete (203-1993) produced 18 points and Aaron Pablo (200-2000) added 17 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dep Viedma maintains first place with 3-1 record, which they share with Villa Mitre and El Talar. Loser Pico FC still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: P.Alderete 18+3reb+2ast, A.Pablo 17+3reb+2ast, A.Barreras 10+2reb+2ast, J.Martin Bello 9+5reb+2ast, V.Duvanced 7+3reb, F.Bonfigli 7+6reb+2ast
Dep Viedma: E.Cave 19+2reb, L.Caceres 18+2reb+4ast, M.Tabieres 16+6reb, L.Gonzalez 12+6reb+1ast, M.Marina 9+4reb+3ast, A.Ventura 9+3ast

Villa Mitre - Ciclista 87-86

A very close game took place in Bahia Blanca between Villa Mitre and Ciclista. Second ranked Villa Mitre (3-1) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Ciclista (2-2). Villa Mitre managed to escape with a 1-point win 87-86 on Thursday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Matias Alluchon (185-2000) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Villa Mitre keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Dep Viedma and El Talar. Loser Ciclista keeps the third place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: A.Bruera 19+6reb+2ast, M.Alluchon 18+5reb+4ast, N.Reynoso 16+12reb+1ast, L.Di Muccio 14+3reb+3ast, E.Centeno 9+8reb+1ast, J.Avila 3+1reb
Villa Mitre: M.Beigier 17+5ast, J.Frontera 16+4ast, F.Pennacchiotti 13+15reb+4ast, I.Alem 11+1reb, J.Jasen 6+1reb, P.Bandeo 6+2reb

Colon SF - Dep Norte 57-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Dep Norte's (1-1) road victory over bottom-ranked Colon (0-3) 73-57 on Wednesday. Dep Norte outrebounded Colon 49-35 including 39 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Federico Contrera (-2006) who scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Emiliano Vives (198-1998) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds. Center Sebastian Uranga (200-1989) produced 9 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Gaston Bertona (176-2001) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Dep Norte left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Colon SF still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Dep Norte will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Colon will play against the league's leader Centenario N. (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Colon SF: G.Bertona 10+2reb+4ast, J.Cabre 10+1reb, S.Uranga 9+8reb, F.Chiabotto 9+7reb, B.Fernandez 8+4reb, J.Caicedo 4+3reb
Dep Norte: J.Mas Delfino 13+4reb, C.Cupulutti 12+4reb+1ast, F.Contrera 11+6reb+5ast, G.Reale 9+4reb, F.Fragozo 9+7reb+1ast, E.Vives 9+12reb+1ast