La Liga Argentina Round 9 (Regular Season): Independiente win their first game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Independiente can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Santa Paula (3-2) 86-76 on Wednesday. Independiente outrebounded Santa Paula 38-26 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Kobe Julien (198-1999, college: Arkansas St.) chipped in 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Independiente (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place, which they share with Ciclista. Santa Paula at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Paula will play on the road against Riojana and is hoping to win this game.
Barrio Parque can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hindu (2-4) on the road game in Cordoba 65-59. It was a good game for guard Juan Bejar (186-2001) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. Gaston Bertona contributed with 8 points and 9 assists for the winners. Power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds for Hindu. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barrio Parque (1-2) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jujuy. Hindu at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Dep Norte and Las Heras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Rocamora (derby !!!) between Rocamora and C.Entrerriano. Fourteenth ranked Rocamora (2-2) got a very close home victory over 4th placed C.Entrerriano (3-3). Rocamora managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. Valentino Occhi stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Rocamora's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Aquiles Montani with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Rocamora moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Centenario VT. Loser C.Entrerriano dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Villa S.Martin defeated Jujuy in Resistencia 85-77. Pergamino smashed Dep Norte at home 94-66. Quilmes won against U.Mar del Plata on the opponent's court 77-66.



Rocamora - C.Entrerriano 77-74

A very close game took place in Rocamora (derby !!!) between Rocamora and C.Entrerriano. Fourteenth ranked Rocamora (2-2) got a very close home victory over 4th placed C.Entrerriano (3-3). Rocamora managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. Rocamora looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Valentino Occhi stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Juan Fernandez (195-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. Rocamora's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) with 22 points and 7 rebounds and Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (200-1999) scored 15 points. Rocamora moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Centenario VT. Loser C.Entrerriano dropped to the sixth position with three 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:
C.Entrerriano: A.Montani 22+7reb, J.Castillo 15+4reb+1ast, M.Panozzo 11+6reb, R.Nicolas 9+6reb+3ast, L.Benjamin 8+4reb+1ast, M.Ghersetti 5+8reb
Rocamora: F.Juan 16+4reb+3ast, V.Occhi 16+11reb+5ast, A.Carnovale 14+5reb+1ast, T.Losada 12+2reb+4ast, F.Maeso 8+7reb, C.Agustin 5+4reb+3ast

Independiente - Santa Paula 86-76

Independiente can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Santa Paula (3-2) 86-76 on Wednesday. Independiente outrebounded Santa Paula 38-26 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Kobe Julien (198-1999, college: Arkansas St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and added 14 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Independiente (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place, which they share with Ciclista. Santa Paula at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Paula will play on the road against Riojana and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Santa Paula: G.Camilo 16+2reb+1ast, D.Jeronimo 14+4reb+1ast, D.Lautaro 12+6reb+2ast, B.Gino 7+1reb+2ast, J.Caicedo 7+6reb, P.Walter 6+1reb+1ast
Independiente: A.Cristian 29+15reb+1ast, J.Kobe 18+11reb+5ast, M.Matias 16+3reb+1ast, K.Gabriel 11+2reb+6ast, L.Adrian 9+4reb+2ast, C.Facundo 3+1reb

Jujuy - Villa S.Martin 77-85

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Jujuy (1-2) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Villa S.Martin (4-2) 85-77 on Wednesday. Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners and Lautaro Florito (188-2000) chipped in 19 points. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa S.Martin moved-up to third place. Loser Jujuy keeps the thirteenth position with two games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jujuy: C.Bruno 29+6reb+7ast, S.Ibarra 15+5reb+1ast, J.Marini 9+4reb+4ast, S.Ramiro 7+8reb+1ast, A.Grytsak 6+5reb+3ast, A.Roveres 6+4reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: F.Lautaro 19+4reb+1ast, C.Elian 14+17reb, M.Martin 13+3reb+3ast, V.Favio 12+6reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 9+1reb+3ast, S.Estefano 7+3reb+1ast

Pergamino - Dep Norte 94-66

There was a small surprise when fifteenth ranked Pergamino (2-3) smashed at home 12th ranked Dep Norte (2-4) 94-66 on Thursday. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pergamino players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) with 18 points and Celestino Cupulutti (186-1993, agency: BIG) scored 17 points and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pergamino moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Dep Viedma. Loser Dep Norte dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Hindu and Las Heras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Norte: M.Alonso 18+4reb, C.Cupulutti 17+3reb+1ast, L.Marco 10+2reb, J.James 9+2reb+1ast, G.Reale 5+5reb, M.Juan 5+6reb+1ast
Pergamino: M.Juan 23+5reb, S.Emanual 16+8reb+2ast, N.Rodriguez 15+7reb+2ast, G.Martin 10+2reb+5ast, T.Quinteros 10+2reb, S.Johnatan 6+1reb+3ast

U.Mar del Plata - Quilmes 66-77

Very expected game when 17th ranked U.Mar del Plata (1-6) was defeated at home by leader Quilmes (3-0) 77-66 on Thursday. Quilmes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international center Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) stepped up and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Pablo Alderete (203-1993) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds. Quilmes' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Panamanian point guard Guillermo Navarro (181-2003) with 21 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Quilmes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with La Union. Loser U.Mar del Plata keeps the seventeenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Colon. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: G.Navarro 21+3reb+5ast, C.Matias 11+15reb+1ast, A.Yarza 10+7reb+3ast, B.Juan 8+10reb+3ast, F.Thiago 5, M.Mika 3+3reb+1ast
Quilmes: D.Juan 24+5reb+2ast, A.Pablo 18+11reb, L.Santiago 17+3reb+8ast, R.Joaquin 9+9reb+5ast, M.Darry 6+3reb, D.Federico 3+1reb

Hindu - Barrio Parque 59-65

Barrio Parque can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hindu (2-4) on the road game in Cordoba 65-59. It was a good game for guard Juan Bejar (186-2001) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. point guard Gaston Bertona (176-2001) contributed with 8 points and 9 assists for the winners. Power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and Carlos Buemo (194-1996) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Hindu. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barrio Parque (1-2) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jujuy. Hindu at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Dep Norte and Las Heras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hindu: B.Santiago 13+1reb+2ast, S.Bruera 13+17reb, C.Buemo 11+6reb+1ast, K.Hinds 8+6reb, A.Carlos 7+1reb, T.Luduena 4+4reb+7ast
Barrio Parque: B.Juan 20+4reb, L.Rivata 10+7reb+2ast, G.Jorge 10+11reb, F.Bonja 8+10reb+1ast, B.Gaston 8+4reb+9ast, C.Esteban 5+3reb+2ast