La Liga Argentina Round 6 (Regular Season): Centenario N. gets another victory

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated leader Centenario N. delivered the third consecutive win on Friday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Colon (0-4) 81-56 in Santa Fe. Centenario N. held Colon to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Centenario N. had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Juan Menna who scored 25 points and 6 assists. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Sebastian Uranga (200-1989) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Centenario N. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with Rivadavia. Colon at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 74-49 loss to second ranked Amancay (3-1) in La Rioja. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for Agustin Vergara (196-2001) who led his team to a victory with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Juan Bollo contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Nasif Farah replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds for Salta Basket. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amancay maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Centenario N., which they share with GELP and Comunicaciones. Salta Basket at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Rocamora and Provincial. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Cordoba was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Rivadavia (3-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Barrio Parque (1-2). Rivadavia defeated Barrio Parque 62-51 on Friday. Tobias Cravero had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Tomas Ligorria with 14 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rivadavia have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Centenario N. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Rivadavia will meet Dep Norte (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Barrio Parque will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
H.Americano was crushed by GELP in La Plata 82-61. La Union was beaten by El Talar at home 72-82. Jujuy lost to Montmartre on the opponent's court 72-82.
The best stats of 6th round was 18 points by Agustin Suarez of Montmartre.



GELP - H.Americano 82-61

There was no surprise in La Plata where 5th ranked H.Americano (1-3) was crushed by third ranked GELP (3-1) 82-61 on Friday. Point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) scored 17 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Franco Barroso (207-1994) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four GELP players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (199-1999) with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) scored 7 points and 14 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. GELP moved-up to second place, which they share with Comunicaciones and Amancay. H.Americano lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. GELP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. H.Americano will play against the league's leader Lanus (#1) in Buenos Aires and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
GELP: R.Pelorosso 17+3reb+7ast, F.Barroso 17+7reb+1ast, J.Godoy 14+6reb+1ast, E.Rupcic 10+6reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 9+6reb+1ast, J.Boffelli 7+6reb+4ast
H.Americano: J.Castillo 15+8reb+3ast, J.Cardona 12+1ast, L.Machuca 8+4reb+4ast, L.Gorosterrazu 7+6reb+1ast, R.Gusmao 7+14reb, L.Mohnen 7+1reb

Colon SF - Centenario N. 56-81

Undefeated leader Centenario N. delivered the third consecutive win on Friday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Colon (0-4) 81-56 in Santa Fe. Centenario N. held Colon to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Centenario N. had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Juan Menna who scored 25 points and 6 assists. Forward Jonatan Basualdo (198-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Centenario N. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Sebastian Uranga (200-1989) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) added 13 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Centenario N. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with Rivadavia. Colon at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Centenario N.: J.Menna 25+3reb+6ast, G.Ruiz 13+3reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 11+10reb+3ast, N.Gimenez 10+7reb+2ast, P.Emilio 7+5reb, L.Tabbia 5+3reb+2ast
Colon SF: S.Uranga 14+9reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 13+3reb+3ast, J.Caicedo 8+5reb, F.Chiabotto 7+4reb, J.Cabre 6+3reb+1ast, J.Bergel 3+9reb+2ast

Barrio Parque - Rivadavia 51-62

The game in Cordoba was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Rivadavia (3-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Barrio Parque (1-2). Rivadavia defeated Barrio Parque 62-51 on Friday. Power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Alejo Andres (191-2001) chipped in 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Tomas Ligorria (195-1994) with 14 points and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rivadavia have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Centenario N. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Rivadavia will meet Dep Norte (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Barrio Parque will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rivadavia: I.Beltramino 15+1reb, A.Andres 12+3reb+2ast, T.Cravero 10+10reb+4ast, G.Francese 9+5reb, A.Piccart 8+6reb+2ast, K.Adaro 3+2reb+1ast
Barrio Parque: T.Ligorria 14+4reb, T.Luduena 9+2reb+3ast, S.Andrione 7+4reb+1ast, L.Rivata 6+7reb+2ast, L.Garcia 5+2reb+2ast, P.Moya 5+5reb

Amancay - Salta Basket 74-49

Bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 74-49 loss to second ranked Amancay (3-1) in La Rioja. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Amancay outrebounded Salta Basket 42-24 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Agustin Vergara (196-2001) who led his team to a victory with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Center Juan Bollo (203-1992) contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Amancay players scored in double figures. Nasif Farah replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Facundo Fernandez added 11 points in the effort for Salta Basket. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Amancay maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Centenario N., which they share with GELP and Comunicaciones. Salta Basket at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Rocamora and Provincial. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amancay: F.Peralta 14+2reb+2ast, C.Echevarria 12+6reb+1ast, J.Bollo 10+9reb+1ast, A.Vergara 10+7reb+3ast, M.Bernan 8+3reb+1ast, M.Araujo 7+3reb+2ast
Salta Basket: F.Fernandez 11+2reb+2ast, N.Farah 11+8reb, D.Peralta 7+1reb+4ast, L.Quiroga 6+1reb, T.Morales 4+1reb, M.Martinez 4+1reb+4ast

La Union - El Talar 72-82

No shocking result in a game in Colon where second ranked El Talar (4-1) defeated 6th ranked La Union (1-3) 82-72 on Saturday. Point guard Galo Terrera (178-1998) had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matias Cueva (185-1997) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four El Talar players scored in double figures. El Talar's coach Leandro Genovese used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The best for the losing side was forward Cesar Lavoratornuovo (189-1991) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. El Talar have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dep Viedma. Loser La Union dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Talar: M.Cueva 20+4reb+1ast, M.Macrini 13+1reb, R.Stehli 13+3reb, G.Terrera 11+10reb+4ast, F.Glinberg 8+7reb+1ast, L.Manrique 7+1ast
La Union: C.Lavoratornuovo 22+8reb+1ast, R.Acuna 15+4reb, V.Costa 11+5reb+5ast, E.Gimenez 9+2reb+2ast, M.Caire 7+3reb+1ast, F.Gimenez 4+1ast

Montmartre - Jujuy 82-72

There was a minor upset in Catamarca where one of their biggest challengers Jujuy (1-2) was defeated by sixth ranked Montmartre (2-2) 82-72 on Saturday. Montmartre dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jujuy's 26. Swingman Agustin Suarez (191-1999) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Juan Herrera (170-2000) chipped in 7 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Octavio Sarmiento (198-2001) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Montmartre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Loser Jujuy 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:
Montmartre: A.Suarez 18+3reb, N.Garcia 11+3reb+3ast, M.Avila 10+2reb, H.Russo 10+5reb+2ast, N.Gausrab 9+2reb+3ast, J.Herrera 7+6reb+7ast
Jujuy: J.Sanchez 17+5reb+1ast, S.Abdala 13+1ast, O.Sarmiento 13+4reb+2ast, U.Amaya 7+1reb+1ast, L.Florito 7+2reb, E.Zarco 4+2reb