La Liga Proximo Round 6 (Regular Season): Instituto hands first loss to Platense

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Platense (2-1) in Florida on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by Instituto (6-0) 72-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Platense. They outrebounded Platense 44-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 7 rebounds. contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) replied with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for Platense. Platense's coach Martin De Zan tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Instituto have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Platense at the other side keeps the eighth place with one game lost. Instituto are looking forward to face San Lorenzo (#4) in Almagra in the next round. Platense will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Comodoro Rivadavia. Top-ranked Gimnasia CR (3-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging higher ranked La Union (5-1) 85-82 on Wednesday evening. Venezuelan center Jesus Centeno (205-2006) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Copesky chipped in 24 points during the contest. Gimnasia CR's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Franco Gimenez (190) with 35 points (!!!). Gimnasia CR have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. Gimnasia will play against Independ.O. (#17) in Olivia in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Union will play on the road against Penarol (#15) in Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Olimpico's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Atenas (1-6) 85-81 on Thursday. Jeremias Barco notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Olimpico's coach Jose Maria Gerez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 30 points and 9 rebounds by Tiago Tomatis did not help to save the game for Atenas. Olimpico (1-4) left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with Penarol. It was Atenas' sixth loss in a row. They dropped to the sixteenth position with six games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play against San Lorenzo (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Atenas was beaten by Quimsa on the road 86-70. Winless Union lost to Racing Ch. on its own court 85-88. San Lorenzo managed to outperform Independ.O. in Almagra 87-69. Boca Jrs. recorded a loss to La Union at home 69-73.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 11 points and 12 rebounds by Emanuel Rodriguez of La Union.



Platense - Instituto 69-72

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Platense (2-1) in Florida on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by Instituto (6-0) 72-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Platense. They outrebounded Platense 44-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 7 rebounds. contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) replied with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals and Joaquin Goncalves added 18 points in the effort for Platense. Platense's coach Martin De Zan tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Instituto have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Platense at the other side keeps the eighth place with one game lost. Instituto are looking forward to face San Lorenzo (#4) in Almagra in the next round. Platense will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: S.Mazzucchelli 19+7reb+4ast, G.Joaquin 18+4reb+1ast, U.Anthoan 11+6reb+2ast, M.Goicoechea 9+2reb+6ast, V.Blazica 9+2reb+2ast, C.Valentino 3+2reb
Instituto: C.Jerson 16+7reb, A.Lucas 13+5reb+4ast, G.Lucca 10+8reb+4ast, G.Jeronimo 9+4reb+1ast, L.Salvetti 9+2reb+1ast, A.Juan 8+6reb

Quimsa - Atenas 86-70

No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Quimsa (2-3) beat 15th ranked Atenas (1-6) in Santiago del Estero 86-70 on Tuesday. Quimsa outrebounded Atenas 50-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. Romeo Amprimo notched 12 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and forward Patricio Cogliati (203-2006) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Quimsa's coach Mariano Marcos used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Venezuelan center Jesus Centeno (205-2006) did not help to save the game for Atenas. point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) added 21 points and 4 assists. Quimsa moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Racing Ch. Atenas lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with six games lost. Quimsa will meet at home Racing Ch. (#12) in the next round. Atenas will play against San Lorenzo (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Atenas: T.Tiago 22+6reb+1ast, I.Benjamin 21+3reb+4ast, M.Jeronimo 8+5reb+2ast, G.Matias 6+4reb+1ast, V.Facundo 5+10reb+1ast, G.Francisco 4+7reb+2ast
Quimsa: P.Cogliati 14+7reb, R.Amprimo 12+5reb+9ast, F.Peralta 11+5reb+1ast, S.Bogado 10+6reb+1ast, N.Gonzalez 8+8reb+2ast, L.Tundis 8+5reb

Gimnasia - La Union 85-82

Important game to mention about took place in Comodoro Rivadavia. Top-ranked Gimnasia CR (3-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging higher ranked La Union (5-1) 85-82 on Wednesday evening. Venezuelan center Jesus Centeno (205-2006) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jose Copesky (184-2006) chipped in 24 points during the contest. Four Gimnasia CR players scored in double figures. Gimnasia CR's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Franco Gimenez (190) with 35 points (!!!) and scored 20 points. Gimnasia CR have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. Gimnasia will play against Independ.O. (#17) in Olivia in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La Union will play on the road against Penarol (#15) in Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
La Union: F.Gimenez 35+3reb, G.Thiago 20+3reb+3ast, A.Moresco 12+1reb+2ast, R.Emanuel 6+6reb+1ast, H.Paez 4+6reb+1ast, M.Enzo 3+3reb+3ast
Gimnasia: J.Copesky 24+3reb+3ast, J.Centeno 23+15reb+2ast, A.Valentino 21+8reb+1ast, M.Ciro 10+7reb, S.Natalio 3+1reb+7ast, M.Valentin 2+1reb+2ast

Union - Racing Ch. 85-88

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Union (0-3) was edged by thirteenth ranked Racing Ch. (2-3) in Santa Fe 88-85 on Thursday. Racing Ch. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Union's 30. Racing Ch. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. notched 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even 23 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by Romeo Amprimo did not help to save the game for Union. Lucas Peralta (-2005) added 23 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing Ch. moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Quimsa. Loser Union still closes the standings with three games lost. Racing Ch. will meet Quimsa (#11) in the next round. Union will play against Regatas (#10) in Corrientes and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Union: F.Agustin 23+4reb+4ast, L.Peralta 23+4reb+2ast, A.Segundo 11+5reb+4ast, S.Pablo 10+5reb+5ast, S.Pedro 7+3reb+1ast, P.Tomas 5+1reb+1ast
Racing Ch.: C.Joaquin 21+8reb+5ast, G.Francisco 15+3reb+4ast, T.Delia 14+4reb+4ast, C.Mateo 12+5reb+3ast, B.Tiziano 8+6reb+1ast, S.Felipe 6+7reb

Independ.O. - San Lorenzo 69-87

Very predictable result when sixth ranked San Lorenzo (4-1) won against bottom-ranked Independ.O. (0-2) in Olivia 87-69 on Thursday. San Lorenzo forced 21 Independ.O. turnovers. notched 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by Santiago Ballarena did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach let to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. San Lorenzo moved-up to fourth place. Loser Independ.O. still closes the standings with two games lost. San Lorenzo will meet Atenas (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Independ.O. will play against Gimnasia and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: B.Santiago 22+10reb+1ast, C.Hurtado 15+11reb+1ast, B.Maximo 12+2reb+4ast, F.Barrionuevo 6+3reb, P.Francisco 4+3reb+2ast, D.Jorge 3+3reb+3ast
San Lorenzo: C.Francisco 21+5reb+3ast, F.Felipe 14+6reb+4ast, A.Pedro 13+2reb, V.Ivan 12+1ast, A.Joaquin 11+6reb+3ast, I.Facundo 7+8reb

Olimpico - Atenas 85-81

Olimpico's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Atenas (1-6) 85-81 on Thursday. Olimpico looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Olimpico's coach Jose Maria Gerez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 30 points and 9 rebounds by Tiago Tomatis did not help to save the game for Atenas. Jeronimo Maidana added 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. Olimpico (1-4) left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with Penarol. It was Atenas' sixth loss in a row. They dropped to the sixteenth position with six games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play against San Lorenzo (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Atenas: T.Tiago 30+9reb+1ast, V.Facundo 12+6reb+2ast, G.Francisco 11+4reb, I.Benjamin 10+7reb+2ast, M.Jeronimo 9+8reb+5ast, G.Matias 5+4reb+1ast
Olimpico: B.Jeremias 29+11reb+3ast, S.Lautaro 16+3reb+5ast, C.Lautaro 10+2reb+2ast, G.Jose 9+3reb+4ast, B.Gonzalo 7+5reb, Z.Nazareno 5+1reb

Boca Jrs. - La Union 69-73

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Boca Jrs (3-3) lost to third ranked La Union (5-1) in Buenos Aires 69-73 on Thursday. La Union forced 24 Boca Jrs. turnovers. notched 25 points to lead the effort and Augusto Moresco supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by guard Tiago Drocezesky (193-2005) did not help to save the game for Boca Jrs.. added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Boca Jrs' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. La Union maintains third position with 5-1 record having just four point less than leader Instituto. Loser Boca Jrs keeps the seventh place with three games lost. La Union will meet Penarol (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boca Jrs. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: F.Mateo 16+7reb+3ast, T.Drocezesky 16+7reb+8ast, E.Juarez 12+4reb+3ast, R.Brandon 7+4reb+1ast, I.Drocezesky 7+2reb, D.Octavio 7+10reb
La Union: G.Thiago 25+2reb+3ast, A.Moresco 17+5reb+5ast, R.Emanuel 11+12reb+2ast, F.Gimenez 8+6reb+4ast, N.Nicolas 6+8reb, H.Paez 4+7reb