La Liga Round 42 (Regular Season): Obera defeat Instituto in the game between Top 4 teams

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

An interesting game for Obera (24-12) which played road game in Cordoba against their close opponent Instituto (22-12). Third ranked Obera managed to get a 12-point victory 86-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Instituto. It was a good game for Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who led his team to a victory with 31 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Instituto. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Obera have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 24-12 record having just one point less than leader Boca. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. Obera are looking forward to face Atenas (#9) in Cordoba in the next round where they are favorite. Instituto will play on the road against the league's leader Boca (#1) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to win this game.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Riachuelo (22-14) and Ferro (18-18), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Riachuelo lost to twelfth ranked Ferro in a road game 80-90. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners and Rodrigo Gallegos chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Dominican forward Xavier Carreras (198-1994) with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Riachuelo LR's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ferro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place. Riachuelo at the other side keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Ferro will play against higher ranked Gimnasia (#7) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Riachuelo will play on the road against Zarate and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between ninth ranked Regatas (20-18) and 15th ranked Olimpico (17-21) in Corrientes on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Regatas outscored guests from La Banda 98-74. Andres Jaime notched 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points and 6 assists by Jose Defelippo did not help to save the game for Olimpico. Regatas moved-up to eighth place. Loser Olimpico keeps the fifteenth position with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 42: Obras beat Argentino on the road 76-64. La Union lost to Olimpico on its own court 88-102. Obera managed to outperform Independ.O. in a road game 93-84.



Regatas - Olimpico 98-74

The game between ninth ranked Regatas (20-18) and 15th ranked Olimpico (17-21) in Corrientes on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Regatas outscored guests from La Banda 98-74. Regatas dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 30. They outrebounded Olimpico 43-20 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Regatas shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) notched 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Regatas' coach Fernando Calvi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points and 6 assists by Jose Defelippo (186-1997) did not help to save the game for Olimpico. Naturalized American power forward Phillip Lockett (202-1988) added 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Regatas and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Regatas moved-up to eighth place. Loser Olimpico keeps the fifteenth position with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Morales 14, J.Defelippo 13+2reb+6ast, D.Thomas 11+3reb+1ast, P.Lockett 10+8reb, D.Shriver 10+1reb+2ast, A.Facello 7+4reb+5ast
Regatas: A.Jaime 17+5reb+5ast, C.Ramirez 15+7reb+2ast, F.Elias 14+5reb+1ast, P.Gramajo 13+2reb+6ast, C.Thomas 13+7reb+1ast, T.Franchela 12+4reb

Instituto - Obera 74-86

An interesting game for Obera (24-12) which played road game in Cordoba against their close opponent Instituto (22-12). Third ranked Obera managed to get a 12-point victory 86-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Instituto. It was a good game for Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who led his team to a victory with 31 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Obera players scored in double figures. The former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) added 14 points in the effort for Instituto. Instituto's coach Lucas Victoriano rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Obera have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 24-12 record having just one point less than leader Boca. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. Obera are looking forward to face Atenas (#9) in Cordoba in the next round where they are favorite. Instituto will play on the road against the league's leader Boca (#1) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Instituto: A.Negrete 14+2reb+3ast, B.Lugarini 12+9reb+1ast, N.Copello 10+2reb+2ast, E.Holt 9+3reb, L.Aaliya 8+5reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 5+5reb+4ast
Obera: A.Brocal 31+4reb+2ast, A.Barreiro 19+9reb+3ast, J.Torresi 12+5reb+2ast, W.Vorhees 10+5reb+3ast, J.Laterza 6+1reb+6ast, K.Ramirez 3+2reb+2ast

Argentino - Obras 64-76

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Obras (23-13) beat bottom-ranked Argentino (6-30) in Junin 76-64 on Wednesday. Obras outrebounded Argentino 50-38 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) notched 16 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 6 points and 11 rebounds. Obras' coach Diego Vadell let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Raynere Thornton (201-1997, college: Memphis, agency: 011 Sports) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Ignacio Bednarek (206-2001) added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Argentino players scored in double figures. Obras moved-up to fourth place. Argentino lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 30 lost games. Obras will meet San Lorenzo (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play against Instituto (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: T.Allende 14+6reb, R.Thornton 13+6reb+2ast, M.Gomez 12+2reb, M.Hernandez 10+1ast, I.Bednarek 10+11reb, R.Frontera 3+5reb
Obras: L.Schattmann 16+3reb+5ast, F.Inyaco 14+2reb, M.Mata 11+7reb, P.Barral 9+4reb+4ast, M.Calfani 9+8reb, T.Chapero 8+6reb

La Union - Olimpico 88-102

Rather expected game when 18th ranked La Union (13-23) lost to fifteenth ranked Olimpico (17-21) in Formosa 88-102 on Wednesday. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American swingman David Shriver (198-2000, college: VCU) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) did not help to save the game for La Union. Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) added 9 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Olimpico maintains fifteenth position with 17-21 record. Loser La Union keeps the eighteenth place with 23 games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play against Union (#12) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Union: D.Owens 17+5reb, R.Ferguson 15+1reb+3ast, R.Sanchez 14+3reb+2ast, F.Harina 10+1reb+3ast, M.Rodriguez 9+9reb+2ast, N.Franco 6+3reb+1ast
Olimpico: D.Shriver 18+7reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 17+10reb+4ast, S.Perez 12+1reb+2ast, A.Facello 12+1reb+2ast, P.Lockett 11+8reb+3ast, G.Aliende 10+2reb+1ast

Independ.O. - Obera 84-93

Very predictable result when third ranked Obera (24-12) won against 17th ranked Independ.O. (14-24) in Olivia 93-84 on Thursday. Obera made 31-of-38 free shots (81.6 percent) during the game. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) notched 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Vorhees is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. Point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) added 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Obera have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 24-12 record having just one point less than leader Boca. Independ.O. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 24 games lost. Obera will meet Atenas (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: R.Vallejos 19+2reb, P.Tabarez 18+9reb+4ast, M.Cabrera 17+2reb+3ast, A.Jara 13+1ast, J.Nally 6+2reb, J.Garcia 4
Obera: W.Vorhees 25+7reb, A.Barreiro 19+5reb+2ast, A.Brocal 19+3reb+6ast, J.Laterza 12+3reb+5ast, J.Torresi 8+6reb+3ast, K.Ramirez 7+3reb+1ast

Ferro - Riachuelo LR 90-80

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Riachuelo (22-14) and Ferro (18-18), which took place in Buenos Aires. Higher ranked Riachuelo lost to twelfth ranked Ferro in a road game 80-90. Ferro brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Riachuelo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Dominican forward Xavier Carreras (198-1994) with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American-Swedish point guard Omar Krayem (186-1988, college: CBU, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ferro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place. Riachuelo at the other side keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Ferro will play against higher ranked Gimnasia (#7) in Comodoro Rivadavia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Riachuelo will play on the road against Zarate and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: O.Krayem 20+1reb+2ast, X.Carreras 19+7reb, F.Vieta 11+1reb, J.Corbalan 10+1ast, J.Fernandez 9+2ast, V.Forestier 4+2reb
Ferro: E.Lezcano 25+4reb+3ast, R.Gallegos 15+9reb+3ast, F.Rodriguez 12+2reb+2ast, A.Diez 12+4reb+1ast, J.Martinez 9+2reb+6ast, L.Bettiga 6+4reb+2ast