La Liga Argentina Round 5 (Regular Season): GELP is defeated by Centenario VT

After 5 rounds played we can already see who rules in the La Liga Argentina and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked GELP (2-2) and eleventh ranked Centenario VT (1-2) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. GELP was crushed by Centenario VT in La Plata 95-75. Centenario VT outrebounded GELP 45-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. Centenario VT looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by GELP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centenario VT maintains eleventh place with 1-2 record, which they share with 3 other teams. GELP at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Dep Norte and Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Santa Paula has registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Hindu (2-3) 92-73. nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Lautaro Delucchi accounted for 8 points and 11 rebounds. Carlos Buemo (194-1996) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds for Hindu in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Santa Paula (1-1) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Pergamino. Hindu at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Rocamora has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat U.Mar del Plata (0-4) 85-81 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Franco Maeso who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Rocamora's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Juan Bellozas produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the guests. Rocamora (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was U.Mar del Plata's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Colon. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play against the league's second-placed La Union (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Dep Norte won against Dep Viedma on the opponent's court 91-79. Villa S.Martin managed to outperform Riojana in a home game 81-72. Centenario VT was rolled over Lanus on the road 102-79. San Isidro crushed Estudiantes T. on its own court 92-71. Comunicaciones beat Las Heras in Mercedes 75-74.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 10 rebounds by Raymon Bastardo of Comunicaciones.



GELP - Centenario VT 75-95

The game between third ranked GELP (2-2) and eleventh ranked Centenario VT (1-2) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. GELP was crushed by Centenario VT in La Plata 95-75. Centenario VT outrebounded GELP 45-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. Centenario VT looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by GELP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Jeremias Cardona (188-2002) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Centenario VT players scored in double figures. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centenario VT maintains eleventh place with 1-2 record, which they share with 3 other teams. GELP at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Dep Norte and Estudiantes T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GELP: E.Paz 18+7reb+3ast, G.Joan 15+10reb+1ast, J.Boffelli 11+6reb+5ast, S.Gianfranco 9+7reb+3ast, P.Pedro 9+1reb+3ast, B.Isidro 5+1reb
Centenario VT: C.Jeremias 27+7reb+2ast, A.Matias 13+4reb+3ast, C.Lucio 13+11reb+7ast, C.Farid 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Laureano 10+4reb+2ast, A.Taurus 10+2reb

Dep Viedma - Dep Norte 79-91

Everything could happen in Rio Negro at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Dep Norte and 12th ranked Dep Viedma had identical 1-2 record. But Dep Viedma was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Armstrong 91-79 on Tuesday night. The best player for the winners was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. James Jones chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and American AJ Cheeseman (202-1998, college: UMES) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dep Norte (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with GELP and Estudiantes T. Loser Dep Viedma keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Las Heras. Dep Norte will meet at home higher ranked C.Entrerriano (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: P.Nicolas 17+5reb+2ast, A.Cheeseman 16+5reb, K.Marcano 12+8reb, L.Caceres 11+4reb+3ast, P.Joaquin 9+4reb+3ast, L.Fernandez 5+1reb+2ast
Dep Norte: A.Manuel 22+7reb+2ast, J.Jones 20+7reb, C.Celestino 17+3reb+1ast, M.Luchi 12+7reb+3ast, J.Menna 7+6reb+1ast, E.Vives 7+5reb+3ast

Santa Paula - Hindu 92-73

Santa Paula has registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Hindu (2-3) 92-73. They outrebounded Hindu 47-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Jeronimo Diaz nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Lautaro Delucchi accounted for 8 points and 11 rebounds. Four Santa Paula players scored in double figures. Carlos Buemo (194-1996) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) added 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Hindu in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Santa Paula (1-1) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Pergamino. Hindu at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hindu: T.Luduena 20+3reb+2ast, C.Buemo 18+5reb+3ast, K.Hinds 8+3reb, B.Santiago 8+4reb+5ast, S.Bruera 7+8reb, J.Folmer 4+3reb+1ast
Santa Paula: J.Diaz 23+5reb+2ast, W.Puebla 12+2reb+2ast, M.Juan 12+2reb, C.Gomez 10+5reb+4ast, G.Balbo 10+3ast, L.Delucchi 8+11reb

Villa S.Martin - Riojana 81-72

Very predictable result in Resistencia where leader Villa S.Martin (3-0) defeated bottom-ranked Riojana (0-2) 81-72 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Facundo Fernandez chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Mateo Beigier (187-2001) produced 14 points and 5 rebounds and Lautaro Velazquez added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Riojana's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Comunicaciones. Loser Riojana still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Riojana: V.Lautaro 14+6reb, M.Beigier 14+5reb+3ast, B.Federico 12, J.Luis Abeiro 12+5reb, V.Matias 11+3reb+4ast, R.Juan 5+7reb+2ast
Villa S.Martin: S.Estefano 24+6reb+3ast, C.Elian 14+8reb+2ast, M.Martin 13+8reb+3ast, F.Fernandez 12+5reb+7ast, V.Favio 9+6reb+4ast, F.Lautaro 6+6reb

Lanus - Centenario VT 102-79

Everything could happen in Buenos Aires at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Lanus and 11th ranked Centenario VT had identical 1-1 record. This time Lanus used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Centenario 102-79 on Wednesday night. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Centenario VT's 34 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Centenario VT 45-31 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Edgar Merchant who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Tiziano Prome (201-2005) chipped in 17 points. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lanus (2-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Centenario VT keeps the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Centenario VT: G.Manuel 16+5reb+2ast, F.Celador 13+4reb, M.Aristu 12+4reb+1ast, L.Castellani 11+7reb+2ast, T.Adams II 10+1reb, J.Cardona 8+2reb+1ast
Lanus: E.Merchant 21+10reb, P.Tiziano 17+4reb+1ast, H.Michael 12+6reb+3ast, F.Martin 12+7reb+1ast, N.Joaquin 8+4reb+6ast, D.Lucas 8+4reb+3ast

Rocamora - U.Mar del Plata 85-81

Rocamora has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat U.Mar del Plata (0-4) 85-81 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Franco Maeso who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Valentino Occhi chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Rocamora's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Juan Bellozas produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Tiziano Prome (201-2005) added 26 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Rocamora (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was U.Mar del Plata's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Colon. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Mar del Plata will play against the league's second-placed La Union (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: C.Matias 26+8reb+1ast, B.Juan 19+17reb+2ast, A.Yarza 19+4reb+10ast, M.Bernardini 6+1reb+4ast, J.Barrionuevo 5+1reb, M.Mika 3+1reb
Rocamora: F.Maeso 21+11reb+2ast, V.Occhi 18+6reb+1ast, F.Juan 14+5reb+2ast, A.Carnovale 6+3reb+1ast, P.Santini 6+1reb+2ast, C.Agustin 6+2reb

San Isidro - Estudiantes T. 92-71

Everything went according to plan in San Francisco where leader San Isidro (4-0) outscored 8th ranked Estudiantes T. (2-2) 92-71 on Wednesday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes T.'s 32. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Isidro made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) chipped in 4 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Federico Pedano (194-2000) produced 15 points and 5 rebounds and added 15 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Isidro have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Loser Estudiantes T. dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with GELP and Dep Norte. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: A.DJ 15+4reb+1ast, F.Pedano 15+5reb+3ast, J.Hampton 12+7reb+1ast, M.Ceppo 11+1reb, R.Juan 7+5reb+3ast, G.Mariano 5+1reb
San Isidro: S.Jeronimo 14+5reb, H.Chris 13+8reb, S.Marcos 13+2reb+3ast, M.Lambrisca 12+6reb+2ast, M.Lautaro 11+6reb+2ast, D.Jeremias 10+2reb

Las Heras - Comunicaciones 74-75

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Las Heras (1-3) was edged at home by leader Comunicaciones (3-0) 75-74 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Comunicaciones made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). point guard Lucas Machuca (185-1992) chipped in 19 points. Naturalized Italian guard Benjamin Marchiaro (194-2004) produced 19 points and 4 assists and Octavio Lagger added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Las Heras players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Comunicaciones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Villa S.Martin. Las Heras lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Dep Viedma. Comunicaciones will meet Rivadavia (#5) on the road in the next round. Las Heras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Las Heras: B.Marchiaro 19+4reb+4ast, O.Lagger 15+5reb+3ast, C.Emiliano 11+6reb+4ast, J.Vargas 11+6reb, S.DeSouza 6+4reb+1ast, M.Ramiro 5+3reb+1ast
Comunicaciones: M.Lucas 19+2reb+2ast, B.Raymon 14+10reb, A.Tomas 11+3reb+2ast, P.Franger 8+11reb+2ast, P.Damian 8+2reb, B.Agustin 7+2reb