La Liga Round 40 (Regular Season): #1 Boca is defeated by La Union

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Boca (25-8) in Formosa on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by eighteenth ranked La Union (13-22) 97-92. La Union made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) who added 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union maintains eighteenth position with 13-22 record. Defending champion Boca still keeps top place with eight games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Regatas in Corrientes and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Santiado del Estero. Sixth ranked Instituto (21-11) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Quimsa (25-12) 77-75 on Wednesday evening. The winners were led by Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and Alex Negrete supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto moved-up to fifth place. Quimsa at the other side keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Instituto will play against Gimnasia (#7) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round. Quimsa will play on the road against Riachuelo (#6) in La Rioja and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in La Banda where higher ranked Instituto (21-11) was upset on the court of fifteenth ranked Olimpico (16-20) 92-80 on Monday. Jose Defelippo fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bautista Lugarini produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Olimpico moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Penarol. Loser Instituto dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Instituto will play against Gimnasia (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 40: Penarol lost to Obera on the opponent's court 71-86. Zarate was outscored by Regatas in a home game 66-85. Independ.O. recorded a loss to San Lorenzo on the road 94-77. Obras defeated Regatas on its own court 92-85. Independ.O. was smashed by Penarol in Mar del Plata 99-74. Atenas won against Gimnasia at home 78-74.



Obera - Penarol 86-71

Very expected game when 15th ranked Penarol (16-20) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Obera (22-12) 86-71 on Sunday. Obera shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Penarol's players. Swingman Jonatan Torresi (190-1994) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Marcus Thomas (191-1995, college: Rosemont) produced 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Hernan Laginestra tested eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obera have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Penarol lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Olimpico. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Penarol will play against Zarate (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: J.Torresi 21+6reb+3ast, A.Brocal 18+5reb+6ast, W.Vorhees 18+3reb+1ast, J.Laterza 16+3reb+7ast, F.Conrradi 6+2reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 5+6reb+3ast
Penarol: M.Thomas 18+8reb+4ast, A.Thornton 14+6reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 12+2reb+2ast, L.Andujar 12+5reb+1ast, R.Acuna 6+5reb, V.Fernandez 6+4reb+2ast

Zarate - Regatas 66-85

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Regatas (19-17) smashed on the road 19th ranked Zarate (10-24) 85-66 on Monday. Regatas forced 21 Zarate turnovers. The former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) fired 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Uruguayan guard Martin Trelles (187-1996) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and center Julian Aprea (210-1987) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Regatas maintains eighth position with 19-17 record. Loser Zarate keeps the nineteenth place with 24 games lost. Regatas will meet at home league's leader Boca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zarate will play against Platense (#16) in Florida and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: P.Gramajo 17+2reb+4ast, S.Lugo 13+1reb+2ast, S.Giletto 11+3reb+2ast, C.Ramirez 11+6reb+3ast, C.Thomas 10+5reb+1ast, A.Jaime 9+3reb+2ast
Zarate: J.Aprea 13+6reb, F.Capponi 12+1reb+1ast, M.Trelles 12+8reb+3ast, A.Diggs 8+6reb, L.Fernandez 7+3reb+1ast, C.Gomez 5+1reb

Olimpico - Instituto 92-80

An interesting game took place in La Banda where higher ranked Instituto (21-11) was upset on the court of fifteenth ranked Olimpico (16-20) 92-80 on Monday. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Guillermo Aliende (178-1997) chipped in 22 points (made all of his eight free throws). The former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Olimpico moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Penarol. Loser Instituto dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Instituto will play against Gimnasia (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: G.Aliende 22+2reb+1ast, J.Defelippo 21+7reb+1ast, A.Facello 15+3reb, S.Perez 9+1reb+1ast, D.Thomas 9+8reb+1ast, D.Shriver 7+2reb+2ast
Instituto: N.Pomoli 15+9reb, B.Lugarini 15+10reb, N.Copello 10+1reb+4ast, L.Vildoza 9+2reb+5ast, A.Negrete 9+2reb+1ast, E.Holt 8+3reb+2ast

San Lorenzo - Independ.O. 94-77

Not a big story in a game in Almagro where 16th ranked Independ.O. (14-23) was defeated by thirteenth ranked San Lorenzo (16-19) 94-77 on Monday. The former international center Ivan Basualdo (203-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Franco Alorda (203-1999) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) produced 12 points and forward Juan Nally (205-2002, agency: BIG) added 11 points (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Lorenzo maintains thirteenth position with 16-19 record. Independ.O. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 23 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet bottom-ranked Argentino (#20) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: I.Basualdo 23+12reb+4ast, F.Rutenberg 16+1reb, F.Alorda 11+8reb, L.Machuca 10+2reb+3ast, N.Stenta 8+2reb+6ast, D.Collomb 7+2reb+2ast
Independ.O.: P.Tabarez 12+1reb+1ast, J.Nally 11+3reb, E.Filippetti 10+1reb, J.Diaz 7+5reb, J.Garcia 6+2reb, M.Cabrera 6+3reb+4ast

La Union - Boca 97-92

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Boca (25-8) in Formosa on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by eighteenth ranked La Union (13-22) 97-92. La Union made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) who added 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Owens is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side the former international center Marcos Delia (209-1992) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international swingman Martin Cuello (193-1993) scored 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four La Union and five Boca players scored in double figures. Boca's coach Gonzalo Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union maintains eighteenth position with 13-22 record. Defending champion Boca still keeps top place with eight games lost. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Regatas in Corrientes and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
La Union: D.Owens 31+8reb+1ast, J.Bowie 18+2reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 15+12reb+2ast, M.Rodriguez 13+4reb, F.Harina 8+3reb+4ast, M.Perez 5+1reb
Boca: M.Cuello 17+4reb, M.Delia 16+6reb+2ast, A.Ibarguen 13+3reb+1ast, J.Vildoza 11+2reb+4ast, F.Pinero 11+4reb+2ast, S.Scala 10+3ast

Obras - Regatas 92-85

Everything went according to plan in Buenos Aires where fifth ranked Obras (22-13) beat 8th ranked Regatas (19-17) 92-85 on Wednesday. American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) produced 24 points and the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Obras and five Regatas players scored in double figures. Obras moved-up to fourth place. Loser Regatas keeps the eighth position with 17 games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Regatas will play against the league's leader Boca (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Clarke 20+7reb+4ast, L.Schattmann 19+4reb+4ast, P.Barral 11+3reb+2ast, M.Mata 11+4reb+2ast, T.Chapero 10+2reb, F.Inyaco 8+3reb
Regatas: C.Thomas 24+4reb+2ast, C.Ramirez 15+5reb+2ast, T.Franchela 12+6reb+2ast, P.Gramajo 12+2reb+2ast, A.Jaime 11+6reb+4ast, S.Giletto 6+2reb+1ast

Penarol - Independ.O. 99-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 16th ranked Independ.O.'s (14-23) road loss to fifteenth ranked Penarol (16-20) 74-99 on Wednesday. Penarol shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Independ.O.'s players. Guard Facundo Tolosa (190-2002) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Olimpico. Independ.O. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with 23 games lost. Penarol will meet at home Zarate (#19) in the next round where they are favorite. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Penarol: F.Tolosa 21+5reb+2ast, D.Pineda 18+3reb+4ast, A.Thornton 13+1reb+1ast, R.Acuna 10+3reb, L.Gonzalez 9+3reb+5ast, V.Fernandez 9+2reb+4ast
Independ.O.: P.Tabarez 16+5reb, J.Cardenas 9+6reb+1ast, E.Filippetti 8+4reb+1ast, A.Pautasso 8+2reb+2ast, J.Garcia 7, F.Barrionuevo 7+2reb+3ast

Atenas - Gimnasia 78-74

There was a small surprise in Cordoba where ninth ranked Atenas (19-18) won against 7th ranked Gimnasia (20-15) 78-74 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Atenas made 8 blocks. American forward Nakye Sanders (202-1997, college: Towson) fired 16 points and 4 blocks (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Swingman Jose Montero (193-1995) chipped in 15 points. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) produced 18 points and his fellow American import forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gimnasia's coach Martin Villagran let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Newly promoted Atenas maintains ninth position with 19-18 record. Loser Gimnasia keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play against Instituto (#5) in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Atenas: N.Sanders 16+4reb+1ast, J.Montero 15+2reb, J.Cruz Oberto 11+3reb+1ast, L.Arn 10+5reb, C.Buemo 7+2reb+1ast, C.Buendia 7+3reb+3ast
Gimnasia: A.Nation 18+3reb+2ast, M.Dato 13+2reb+1ast, T.Daniels 11+9reb+2ast, E.Toretta 8+1reb, A.Cisneros 7+1reb, K.Horton 7+9reb+2ast

Quimsa - Instituto 75-77

Important game to mention about took place in Santiado del Estero. Sixth ranked Instituto (21-11) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Quimsa (25-12) 77-75 on Wednesday evening. Instituto made 27-of-35 charity shots (77.1 percent) during the game, while Quimsa only scored eight points from the stripe. Quimsa was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) who scored that evening 15 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Instituto moved-up to fifth place. Quimsa at the other side keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Instituto will play against Gimnasia (#7) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round. Quimsa will play on the road against Riachuelo (#6) in La Rioja and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Instituto: A.Negrete 20+3reb, N.Copello 17+1reb+1ast, N.Pomoli 15+9reb+1ast, T.Monacchi 10+1reb, L.Aaliya 4+12reb+1ast, J.Saiz 4+5reb
Quimsa: T.Miller 17+7reb, A.Louis 14+10reb+1ast, B.Robinson 12+3reb+4ast, B.Sansimoni 11+1reb+3ast, A.Perez 6+1reb+3ast, F.Zezular 5