LDD Round 45 (Regular Season): Independ.O. edge Obera by one point

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth-ranked Obera (23-13) made lots of trouble for first ranked Independ.O. (32-6) in Olivia on Thursday. Independ.O. managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Albano Costa (192-2006) who recorded 19 points and 5 assists. Independ.O. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 32-6 record. Obera lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play at home against La Union (#11) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Cordoba. Sixth ranked Obera (23-13) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Instituto (22-12) 60-57 in the game for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. It was a good game for Spanish forward Tobias Reizner (203, college: Truman St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Maximiliano Acevedo contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Fausto Moussa (198-2004) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Instituto. Instituto's coach Ignacio Giambartolomei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obera maintains sixth place with 23-13 record. Instituto at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Obera will play against La Union (#11) in Formosa in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Instituto will play on the road against Argentino (#13) in Junin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Buenos Aires between Ferro and Riachuelo. Ninth ranked Ferro (22-14) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Riachuelo (26-10). Ferro managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Riachuelo LR. Juan Ryzwaniuk stepped up and scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Fabricio Diaz with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Riachuelo LR keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Ferro will meet San Lorenzo (#12) in the next round. Riachuelo will play against Penarol (#14) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 45 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
San Lorenzo crushed Argentino in Almagra 64-45. Instituto beat Gimnasia at home 73-60. Bottom-ranked Quimsa lost to Riachuelo on the opponent's court 70-85. Platense managed to outperform Zarate in a home game 88-75. Olimpico recorded a loss to Regatas on the road 88-72. Argentino was defeated by Obras on its own court 67-71. Boca Jrs. was smashed by Platense in Florida 88-61. La Union won against Olimpico at home 98-84. Obera unfortunately lost to Atenas on the opponent's court 83-90.
The best stats of 45th round was 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by Tiago Tomatis of Atenas.



Argentino - San Lorenzo 45-64

There was a minor upset in Junin where their close opponent Argentino (15-21) was crushed by thirteenth ranked San Lorenzo (15-19) 64-45 on Saturday. San Lorenzo outrebounded Argentino 49-35 including 41 on the defensive glass. Valentino Nesci stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Thiago Roca (191-2004) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) with 8 points and 10 rebounds and Martino Caporaletti scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Argentino's coach Julio Mazzaro tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. San Lorenzo moved-up to twelfth place. Argentino lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 21 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet at home higher ranked Ferro (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Argentino will play against Instituto (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: V.Nesci 16+12reb, T.Roca 11+8reb+2ast, C.Rodriguez 10+3reb+2ast, F.Ibanez 8+7reb, A.Valdivieso 8+5reb+3ast, F.Celentano 5+2reb+1ast
Argentino: A.Gennero 8+4reb+1ast, S.Capelli 8+10reb, M.Caporaletti 8+7reb, F.Suarez 6+3reb+1ast, F.Capelli 5, L.Dominici 4+4reb

Instituto - Gimnasia 73-60

No shocking result in a game in Cordoba where seventh ranked Instituto (22-12) defeated 18th ranked Gimnasia CR (6-30) 73-60 on Sunday. Instituto dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 20. They outrebounded Gimnasia 44-27 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lucca Giuliani stepped up and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and Bautista Corsi chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds. Instituto's coach Ignacio Giambartolomei used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 9 steals and Natalio Santacroce scored 21 points. Instituto have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 22-12 record. Gimnasia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with 30 games lost. Instituto will meet Argentino (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Gimnasia will play against Ferro (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Instituto: L.Giuliani 16+8reb+3ast, B.Corsi 13+11reb+2ast, L.Andersson 10+5reb, F.Moussa 7+6reb+1ast, J.Lopez 7+3reb, M.Liscovsky 6+3reb+1ast
Gimnasia: N.Santacroce 21+4reb+2ast, J.Copesky 21+7reb+4ast, V.Ayala 8+3reb+2ast, C.Melo 3+2reb, S.Santacroce 3+5reb, S.Dias 2+1reb

Riachuelo LR - Quimsa 85-70

Very expected game in La Rioja where 20th ranked Quimsa (6-32) was defeated by fifth ranked Riachuelo (26-10) 85-70 on Sunday. Riachuelo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Quimsa's 32. Riachuelo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds for the winners and Facundo Peralta chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR's coach Gonzalo Castillo used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Matias Pikaluk (188-2006) with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Nestor Gonzalez produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Riachuelo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 26-10 record. Quimsa lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 32 lost games. Riachuelo will meet Penarol (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quimsa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: F.Diaz 19+20reb+3ast, F.Aguerre 15+3reb, M.Corso 13+3reb+1ast, F.Peralta 12+5reb+4ast, F.Bustos 10+6reb, J.Aguilar 7+1reb+1ast
Quimsa: M.Pikaluk 30+11reb+5ast, N.Gonzalez 14+11reb+1ast, I.Yonni 9+3reb+2ast, O.Anton 8, D.Gorini 3+4reb, B.Martinez 2+1reb+1ast

Platense - Zarate 88-75

Very predictable result in Florida where fifth ranked Platense (27-11) beat 16th ranked Zarate (9-27) 88-75 on Sunday. Platense outrebounded Zarate 50-34 including 36 on the defensive glass. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) stepped up and scored 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Venezuelan point guard Anthoan Urbina (183-2005) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Mateo Ceci with 24 points and 6 rebounds and Tomas Delia scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Zarate players scored in double figures. Platense have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Zarate keeps the sixteenth position with 27 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play against Riachuelo (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: S.Mazzucchelli 28+8reb+1ast, J.Goncalves 11+4reb, V.Blazica 11+1reb, M.Goicoechea 10+2reb+1ast, A.Urbina 8+5reb+4ast, M.Jara 6+1reb+4ast
Zarate: M.Ceci 24+6reb+2ast, T.Delia 16+8reb+2ast, G.Sciamanna 12+10reb+2ast, B.Neugebauer 11+5reb+1ast, V.Monzon 6+4reb+1ast, J.Genero 4+1reb

Regatas - Olimpico 88-72

Not a big story in a game in Corrientes where 17th ranked Olimpico (9-29) was defeated by second ranked Regatas (31-6) 88-72 on Monday. Regatas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 34. Juan Larraza stepped up and scored 21 points and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Ignacio Ortega (205-2004) chipped in 11 points. Regatas' coach Diego Checenelli allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Luciano Tundis with 26 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Enzo Facelli (-2003) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Regatas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 31-6 record behind leader Independ.O. Olimpico lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 29 games lost.
Top scorers:
Regatas: J.Larraza 21+4reb+5ast, M.Bottaro 12+5reb, I.Ortega 11+3reb+3ast, A.Ledesma 10+3reb+1ast, M.Sanz 9+2reb+1ast, E.Lezcano 9+3reb+4ast
Olimpico: L.Tundis 26+5reb+1ast, E.Facelli 19+4reb+2ast, C.Martinez 11+7reb+3ast, A.Morales 11+5reb+2ast, H.Martin 3+1reb, G.Ballarin 2+8reb+2ast

Instituto - Obera 57-60

Important game to mention about took place in Cordoba. Sixth ranked Obera (23-13) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Instituto (22-12) 60-57 in the game for the sixth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. Instituto was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Spanish forward Tobias Reizner (203, college: Truman St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Fausto Moussa (198-2004) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Luca Salvetti (, agency: BIG) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Instituto. Instituto's coach Ignacio Giambartolomei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obera maintains sixth place with 23-13 record. Instituto at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Obera will play against La Union (#11) in Formosa in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Instituto will play on the road against Argentino (#13) in Junin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obera: T.Reizner 18+7reb+2ast, M.Acevedo 11+6reb+4ast, M.Mousquere 7+1reb+1ast, A.Costa 6+9reb+5ast, E.Niebles 5+5reb, H.Caballero 5+1reb
Instituto: F.Moussa 18+6reb, L.Giuliani 8+7reb+1ast, L.Salvetti 8+6reb+7ast, B.Corsi 8+4reb+4ast, L.Andersson 7+1reb+3ast, J.Guerrero 6+2reb

Argentino - Obras 67-71

Everything went according to plan in Junin where third ranked Obras (29-6) won against 13th ranked Argentino (15-21) 71-67 on Wednesday. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Obras maintains third place with 29-6 record having 3 victories less than leader Independ.O. Argentino lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 21 games lost. Obras will meet at home Instituto (#7) in the next round. Argentino will play against Instituto (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: L.Barrios 20+9reb, J.Respaud 17+4reb+2ast, J.Lopez 12+4reb+1ast, V.Perez 6+4reb+4ast, N.Petri 5+2reb, J.Celiz 4+4reb
Argentino: A.Gennero 27+5reb, S.Capelli 17+11reb+4ast, J.Arias 6+8reb+1ast, M.Caporaletti 5+2reb+1ast, F.Suarez 4+1reb+1ast, F.Capelli 4

Platense - Boca Jrs. 88-61

There was no surprise in Florida where 10th ranked Boca Jrs (19-16) was crushed by fifth ranked Platense (27-11) 88-61 on Wednesday. Platense outrebounded Boca Jrs. 47-30 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Venezuelan point guard Anthoan Urbina (183-2005) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Tiago Drocezesky (193-2005) with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Fidel Cifuentes scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Platense have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Boca Jrs keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Jrs. will play against Argentino (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: M.Goicoechea 17+2reb+1ast, A.Urbina 16+6reb+4ast, S.Mazzucchelli 15+6reb+5ast, M.Jara 11+1reb+1ast, V.Blazica 8+1reb+2ast, J.Goncalves 7+5reb+3ast
Boca Jrs.: F.Cifuentes 13+4reb+1ast, T.Drocezesky 10+7reb+3ast, T.Prome 8+3reb+1ast, E.Juarez 7+2reb, M.Torriani 5+2reb+2ast, F.Contrera 5+2reb+1ast

La Union - Olimpico 98-84

No shocking result in a game in Formosa where eleventh ranked La Union (17-16) defeated 17th ranked Olimpico (9-29) 98-84 on Wednesday. Augusto Moresco stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and Maximo Genitti chipped in 23 points and 10 rebounds. La Union's coach Felix Medina allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Cesar Martinez (182-2007) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Hernan Martin scored 16 points. Four La Union and five Olimpico players scored in double figures. La Union maintains eleventh place with 17-16 record. Olimpico lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 29 games lost. La Union will meet higher ranked Obera (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: A.Moresco 25+14reb+1ast, M.Genitti 23+10reb, T.Gronda 19+3reb+3ast, E.Rodriguez 11+6reb, N.Noguera 8+2reb+3ast, J.Arcila 7+4reb+10ast
Olimpico: L.Tundis 17+2reb+1ast, C.Martinez 17+7reb+1ast, H.Martin 16+3reb+2ast, E.Facelli 14+7reb, L.Cerioni 11+4reb+4ast, J.Caro 5+3reb

Independ.O. - Obera 86-85

Sixth-ranked Obera (23-13) made lots of trouble for first ranked Independ.O. (32-6) in Olivia on Thursday. Independ.O. managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Albano Costa (192-2006) who recorded 19 points and 5 assists and forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 32-6 record. Obera lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play at home against La Union (#11) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: J.Garcia 22+5reb+1ast, L.Aragon 15+4reb+1ast, C.Hurtado 14+14reb+1ast, F.Barrionuevo 12+3reb+3ast, J.Diaz 8+4reb+2ast, C.Diez 7+4reb
Obera: A.Costa 19+3reb+5ast, M.Acevedo 15+8reb+2ast, T.Reizner 13+10reb, M.Mousquere 11+3reb+2ast, H.Caballero 9+1reb, D.Sinigoj 8+3reb+5ast

Ferro - Riachuelo LR 70-68

A very close game took place in Buenos Aires between Ferro and Riachuelo. Ninth ranked Ferro (22-14) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Riachuelo (26-10). Ferro managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Riachuelo LR. Ferro forced 22 Riachuelo turnovers. Juan Ryzwaniuk (-2005) stepped up and scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) chipped in 19 points and 6 steals. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was center Fabricio Diaz (205-2006) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds and guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) scored 16 points. Four Riachuelo players scored in double figures. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Riachuelo LR keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Ferro will meet San Lorenzo (#12) in the next round. Riachuelo will play against Penarol (#14) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ferro: C.Rodriguez 19+2reb+1ast, J.Ryzwaniuk 14+9reb, M.Cerruti 9+2reb, T.Flossi 7+6reb, M.Gonzalez 6+4reb+6ast, N.Ares 4
Riachuelo LR: F.Diaz 17+19reb+1ast, M.Corso 16+4reb+2ast, M.Caceres 11+1reb+1ast, J.Barco 10+4reb+1ast, F.Bustos 8+6reb+1ast, L.Trigo 4+1reb+1ast

Atenas - Obera 90-83

There was an upset in Cordoba where higher ranked Obera (23-13) was defeated by eighteenth ranked Atenas (8-30) 90-83 on Friday. Tiago Tomatis stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Francisco Gallo chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Albano Costa (192-2006) with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Spanish forward Tobias Reizner (203, college: Truman St.) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five Obera players scored in double figures. Atenas have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain eighteenth place with 8-30 record. Obera lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play against La Union (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Atenas: T.Tomatis 29+14reb+4ast, F.Gallo 22+5reb+1ast, B.Imaz 13+4reb+2ast, F.Valfre 9+4reb, A.Sosa 8+2reb, J.Farias 4+2reb
Obera: A.Costa 18+8reb+3ast, T.Reizner 17+9reb+2ast, D.Sinigoj 13+5reb+1ast, M.Acevedo 12+7reb+1ast, M.Koziarski 10+4reb+2ast, M.Mousquere 8+4reb+2ast