LDD Round 44 (Regular Season): Obras lose to Regatas in the game between Top 4 teams

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LDD. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Their close opponent host Obras (28-6) lost to second ranked Regatas (30-6) 90-86. Regatas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Obras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Larraza who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Alan Ledesma who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!). Obras' coach Javier Ielmini tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-6 record behind leader Independ.O. Obras at the other side dropped to the third place with six games lost. Regatas are looking forward to face Olimpico (#17) in La Banda in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras will play on the road against San Lorenzo (#12) in Almagra and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Atenas managed to get the third consecutive victory. This time they won against eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR in Cordoba 77-64. The winners were led by Benjamin Imaz who scored that evening 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Jeronimo Maidana supported him with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Atenas' coach Walter Albert allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) did not help to save the game for Gimnasia. Atenas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Gimnasia. Gimnasia lost fourth consecutive game. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play on the road against Instituto (#7) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LDD top team - Independ.O. (31-6) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked San Lorenzo (15-19) in Almagra 74-65. The best player for the winners was Jorge Garcia who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thiago Roca produced 21 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Independ.O. maintains first position with 31-6 record. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Independ.O. will meet at home Obera (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. San Lorenzo will play against Obras (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 44: Penarol was destroyed by Obera on the opponent's court 116-53. Zarate unfortunately lost to Regatas in a home game 89-96. Instituto managed to beat Olimpico on the road 83-65. La Union was crushed by Boca Jrs. on its own court 85-107. Independ.O. smashed Penarol in Olivia 101-68. Bottom-ranked Quimsa was destroyed by Instituto at home 60-83. Boca Jrs. outscored San Martin on the opponent's court 81-50. Penarol recorded a loss to Zarate in a home game 65-73. Gimnasia was crushed by Riachuelo on the road 99-60. Regatas beat Boca Jrs. on its own court 86-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists by Tiago Drocezesky of Boca Jrs..



Obera - Penarol 116-53

Very expected game when 14th ranked Penarol (13-24) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Obera (22-10) 116-53 on Sunday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 22. Obera forced 20 Penarol turnovers and outrebounded them 44-23 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Obera looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Penarol's players. The best player for the winners was Colombian point guard Edwin Niebles (178-2005) who scored 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Spanish forward Tobias Reizner (203, college: Truman St.) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Four Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach Lucas Gornatti felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) produced 13 points and Gonzalo Aman added 15 points respectively for the guests. Obera have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Penarol lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 24 games lost. Obera will meet league's leader Independ.O. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obera: E.Niebles 28+6reb+1ast, T.Reizner 22+8reb+3ast, A.Costa 15+7reb+2ast, M.Acevedo 12+6reb, H.Caballero 11+1reb+3ast, M.Koziarski 10+3reb+10ast
Penarol: G.Aman 15+3reb+2ast, G.Rossi 13+4reb+3ast, M.Framiaan 10+3reb+2ast, N.Cuinas 7+5reb+1ast, J.Fuselli 5+7reb, N.Chiaraviglio 3+1reb

Zarate - Regatas 89-96

Very predictable result when second ranked Regatas (30-6) defeated on the road 16th ranked Zarate (9-27) 96-89 on Monday. Regatas outrebounded Zarate 49-32 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Juan Larraza who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Exequiel Lezcano (180-2007) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tomas Delia produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Gino Sciamanna added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Regatas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-6 record behind leader Independ.O. Loser Zarate keeps the sixteenth place with 27 games lost. They share the position with Olimpico. Regatas will meet at home Olimpico (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Zarate will play against Platense in Florida and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: J.Larraza 27+8reb+2ast, E.Lezcano 20+5reb+4ast, A.Ledesma 15+8reb+3ast, B.Marco 13+5reb+2ast, M.Sanz 8+2reb+1ast, I.Ortega 7+5reb
Zarate: T.Delia 24+12reb+3ast, G.Sciamanna 21+10reb+2ast, M.Ceci 16+2reb+4ast, V.Monzon 16+3reb, J.Genero 8+2reb+2ast, B.Neugebauer 4+3reb

Olimpico - Instituto 65-83

Not a big story in a game in La Banda where 16th ranked Olimpico (9-27) was defeated by eighth ranked Instituto (22-11) 83-65 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Luca Salvetti (, agency: BIG) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Guard Fausto Moussa (198-2004) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Enzo Facelli (-2003) produced 13 points and 4 assists and Gonzalo Ballarin added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Olimpico's coach Jose Maria Gerez let to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Olimpico lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 27 games lost. They share it with Zarate. Instituto will meet Argentino (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Olimpico will play against La Union in Formosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Salvetti 21+8reb+4ast, L.Giuliani 17+2reb, L.Andersson 13+5reb+3ast, F.Moussa 9+7reb+5ast, B.Corsi 9+4reb+2ast, S.Guasco 6+8reb+1ast
Olimpico: E.Facelli 13+4reb+4ast, A.Morales 13+2reb+2ast, G.Ballarin 12+7reb+1ast, L.Stancampiano 10+1ast, L.Tundis 9+4reb+1ast, C.Martinez 4+4reb+2ast

San Lorenzo - Independ.O. 65-74

LDD top team - Independ.O. (31-6) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked San Lorenzo (15-19) in Almagra 74-65. Independ.O. outrebounded San Lorenzo 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Jorge Diaz (190-2006) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Independ.O.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Thiago Roca (191-2004) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and Mateo Puccio added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Independ.O. maintains first position with 31-6 record. Loser San Lorenzo dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Independ.O. will meet at home Obera (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. San Lorenzo will play against Obras (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: J.Garcia 18+8reb+2ast, L.Aragon 16+4reb+4ast, J.Diaz 14+7reb+4ast, E.Horen 8+7reb, E.Sanchez 7+3reb, E.Caffaro 4+7reb+5ast
San Lorenzo: T.Roca 21+7reb+3ast, M.Puccio 9+3reb+4ast, V.Nesci 8+4reb+3ast, J.Actis 8+2reb+2ast, A.Valdivieso 6+5reb+1ast, N.Salomon 6+4reb+1ast

La Union - Boca Jrs. 85-107

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Boca Jrs' (19-15) road victory over 11th ranked La Union (16-16) 107-85 on Tuesday. Boca Jrs. shot 60.9 percent from the field. Boca Jrs. had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Fidel Cifuentes who scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field). Martin Torriani (189-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Maximo Genitti produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Ecuadorian guard Janer Arcila (172-2004) added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Union's coach Felix Medina gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Boca Jrs have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Boca Jrs. maintains tenth position with 19-15 record. Loser La Union keeps the eleventh place with 16 games lost. Boca Jrs. will meet higher ranked Platense (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. La Union will play against Olimpico (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: F.Cifuentes 35+7reb+3ast, T.Prome 20+8reb+4ast, F.Contrera 16+8reb+2ast, M.Torriani 15+6reb+11ast, O.Donzino 6+1reb, I.Drocezesky 6+2reb+1ast
La Union: M.Genitti 24+10reb+2ast, T.Gronda 19+3reb+3ast, J.Arcila 17+5reb+5ast, A.Moresco 11+9reb+5ast, E.Rodriguez 9+2reb, M.Pereyra 3+2reb

Obras - Regatas 86-90

The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Their close opponent host Obras (28-6) lost to second ranked Regatas (30-6) 90-86. Regatas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Obras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Larraza who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Alan Ledesma who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) and power forward Valentino Finetti (204-2005) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-6 record behind leader Independ.O. Obras at the other side dropped to the third place with six games lost. Regatas are looking forward to face Olimpico (#17) in La Banda in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obras will play on the road against San Lorenzo (#12) in Almagra and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Regatas: J.Larraza 20+7reb+7ast, A.Ledesma 17+5reb+2ast, E.Lezcano 15+6reb+2ast, I.Ortega 11+6reb, M.Bottaro 9+6reb+1ast, M.Sanz 9+1reb+1ast
Obras: L.Barrios 29+6reb+3ast, V.Perez 17+4reb, J.Madrigal 9+6reb, V.Finetti 8+10reb+3ast, J.Respaud 6+8reb+6ast, N.Petri 4+5reb

Penarol - Independ.O. 68-101

There was no surprise in Mar del Plata where 14th ranked Penarol (13-24) was outplayed by first ranked Independ.O. (31-6) 101-68 on Wednesday. Independ.O. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 28. Independ.O. forced 21 Penarol turnovers and outrebounded them 52-25 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Independ.O. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Ezequiel Horen who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) produced 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and Mateo Framiaan added 16 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Independ.O. maintains first position with 31-6 record. Penarol lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. Independ.O. will meet at home Obera (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: E.Horen 17+7reb+3ast, E.Caffaro 17+4reb, J.Garcia 13+7reb+2ast, G.Tolosa 11+2reb+1ast, C.Hurtado 10+12reb+1ast, L.Aragon 8+7reb+3ast
Penarol: M.Framiaan 16+4reb+2ast, G.Rossi 13+4reb+6ast, G.Aman 10+3reb+3ast, M.Chapero 9+4reb, L.Ledesma 9+2reb, B.Cincunegui 5

Atenas - Gimnasia 77-64

Bottom-ranked Atenas managed to get the third consecutive victory. This time they won against eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR in Cordoba 77-64. Atenas forced 19 Gimnasia turnovers. The winners were led by Benjamin Imaz who scored that evening 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and naturalized Italian swingman Jeronimo Maidana (202-2004) supported him with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Atenas' coach Walter Albert allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) did not help to save the game for Gimnasia. Ciro Melo added 8 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Atenas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Gimnasia. Gimnasia lost fourth consecutive game. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play on the road against Instituto (#7) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Atenas: B.Imaz 22+7reb+4ast, A.Sosa 13, J.Maidana 12+10reb+4ast, T.Tomatis 12+9reb+2ast, S.Marconetti 8+4reb+2ast, J.Farias 4+3reb
Gimnasia: J.Copesky 18+6reb+6ast, S.Santacroce 13+5reb, V.Ayala 12+2reb+1ast, N.Santacroce 9+2reb+2ast, C.Melo 8+11reb, S.Dias 2+3reb

Quimsa - Instituto 60-83

No shocking result in a game in Santiago del Estero where eighth ranked Instituto (22-11) outleveled bottom-ranked Quimsa (6-32) 83-60 on Wednesday. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Lucca Giuliani who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Fausto Moussa (198-2004) chipped in 21 points. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Pikaluk (188-2006) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and Nestor Gonzalez added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Quimsa lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 32 lost games. Instituto will meet Argentino (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Quimsa will play against Riachuelo (#4) in La Rioja and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Giuliani 22+8reb+1ast, F.Moussa 21+4reb+2ast, L.Andersson 18+3reb, B.Corsi 14+8reb+4ast, V.Ferri 5+9reb+7ast, L.Salvetti 3+6reb+9ast
Quimsa: M.Pikaluk 24+8reb+3ast, N.Gonzalez 11+8reb, S.Bogado 6+6reb, I.Yonni 5+4reb+3ast, S.Castillo 4+3reb, J.Rodriguez 3

San Martin - Boca Jrs. 50-81

Very expected game in Corrientes where 15th ranked San Martin (12-26) was crushed by tenth ranked Boca Jrs (19-15) 81-50 on Wednesday. Boca Jrs. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 28. They outrebounded San Martin 43-30 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Boca Jrs. made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was Fidel Cifuentes who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Tiago Drocezesky (193-2005) chipped in 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Center Lorenzo Benay (203-2004) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican center Leonel Nunez (206-2004) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. San Martin's coach Diego Blanco gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Boca Jrs have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Boca Jrs. maintains tenth position with 19-15 record. Loser San Martin keeps the fifteenth place with 26 games lost. Boca Jrs. will meet higher ranked Platense (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. San Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: F.Cifuentes 22+9reb, T.Drocezesky 17+4reb+7ast, T.Prome 15+11reb+1ast, F.Contrera 13+2ast, I.Drocezesky 7+3reb+2ast, O.Donzino 4+5reb
San Martin: L.Benay 12+6reb, L.Nunez 10+4reb+1ast, M.Rearte 9+2reb, J.Mascaro 7+3reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 3+1reb, C.Perez 3+1reb

Penarol - Zarate 65-73

There was a small surprise in Mar del Plata where sixteenth ranked Zarate (9-27) defeated 14th ranked Penarol (13-24) 73-65 on Friday. Zarate forced 19 Penarol turnovers. The best player for the winners was Tomas Delia who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Gino Sciamanna chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Four Zarate players scored in double figures. Mateo Framiaan produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals respectively for the hosts. Zarate maintains sixteenth position with 9-27 record, which they share with Olimpico. Penarol lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. Zarate will meet higher ranked Platense (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Penarol will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate: T.Delia 21+12reb+6ast, M.Ceci 17+3reb+3ast, G.Sciamanna 15+16reb+3ast, B.Neugebauer 13+3reb+3ast, V.Monzon 7+4reb+1ast, J.Genero 0+1reb+1ast
Penarol: M.Framiaan 19+9reb+3ast, G.Rossi 11+6reb+7ast, G.Aman 10+3reb, T.Martinez 9+6reb+2ast, L.Ledesma 8+4reb+1ast, M.Chapero 6+6reb

Riachuelo LR - Gimnasia 99-60

Not a big story in a game in La Rioja where 18th ranked Gimnasia CR (6-30) was rolled over by fourth ranked Riachuelo (26-9) 99-60 on Friday. Riachuelo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 30. Riachuelo had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Juan Aguilar who scored 24 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Guard Joaquin Fernandez (189-2003) chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Riachuelo LR's coach Gonzalo Castillo felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Natalio Santacroce added 14 points respectively for the guests. Riachuelo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 26-9 record. Gimnasia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 30 games lost. They share the position with Atenas. Riachuelo will meet Ferro (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Gimnasia will play against Instituto (#7) in Cordoba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: J.Aguilar 24+2reb+1ast, F.Peralta 12+3reb+1ast, J.Barco 10+2reb, J.Gonzalez 10+4reb+1ast, F.Aguerre 8+11reb+1ast, F.Diaz 8+8reb+2ast
Gimnasia: J.Copesky 20+7reb+7ast, N.Santacroce 14+4reb+2ast, S.Santacroce 8+4reb+1ast, C.Melo 6+3reb, S.Dias 5+2reb+1ast, V.Ayala 5+8reb

Regatas - Boca Jrs. 86-82

Everything went according to plan in Corrientes where second ranked Regatas (30-6) beat 10th ranked Boca Jrs (19-15) 86-82 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Regatas made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Juan Larraza who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Alan Ledesma chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Guard Tiago Drocezesky (193-2005) produced 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Fidel Cifuentes added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Regatas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 30-6 record behind leader Independ.O. Loser Boca Jrs keeps the tenth place with 15 games lost. Regatas will meet at home Olimpico (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boca Jrs. will play against Platense (#5) in Florida and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: J.Larraza 24+7reb+5ast, A.Ledesma 22+7reb+1ast, I.Ortega 15+8reb+1ast, V.Bender 11+6reb+1ast, E.Lezcano 7+3reb+1ast, B.Marco 5+3reb+3ast
Boca Jrs.: T.Drocezesky 36+9reb+7ast, F.Cifuentes 17+7reb+3ast, M.Torriani 16+8reb+2ast, F.Contrera 6+3reb+4ast, T.Prome 5+3reb+3ast, O.Donzino 2+5reb