La Liga Round 18 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 18 in the La Liga took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Independ.O. (7-5) to twelfth ranked Platense (6-4) 86-84 on Sunday evening. Strangely Independ.O. outrebounded Platense 39-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Independ.O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) scored 31 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Platense have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Platense are looking forward to face San Martin (#12) in Corrientes in the next round. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
An interesting game took place in Santa Fe where higher ranked Independ.O. (7-5) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Union (5-8) 100-85. Swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) notched 23 points to lead the effort and Franco Balbi supported him with 12 points and 10 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union moved-up to fifteenth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Fifteenth ranked San Lorenzo (5-7) crushed at home 19th ranked Argentino (1-12) by 36 points 88-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. The best player for the winners was Facundo Rutenberg who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Joao Demetrio who recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds. 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 Lorenzo moved-up to fourteenth place. Argentino lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. San Lorenzo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against the league's second-placed La Union (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Penarol lost to Obras on the opponent's court 86-95. Regatas was outscored by Platense in a home game 67-89. Olimpico recorded a loss to Penarol on the road 82-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Luciano Guerra of Penarol.



Obras - Penarol 95-86

Rather expected game in Buenos Aires where 9th ranked Penarol (8-6) was defeated by seventh ranked Obras (8-4) 95-86 on Sunday. Obras made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game. Obras outrebounded Penarol 40-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) who scored 31 points (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). The former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Obras players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) who recorded 25 points and point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) added 22 points respectively. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras moved-up to third place. Penarol lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Boca Juniors. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Penarol will play against Atenas (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: S.Ty 31+3reb+2ast, B.Pedro 18+2reb, B.Juan 17+6reb+4ast, D.Marcos 13+10reb+2ast, B.Jorge 7+4reb+2ast, Z.Federico 5+5reb
Penarol: A.Thornton 25+3reb, L.Guerra 22+2reb, F.Vazquez 14+1reb+2ast, A.Perez 9+2reb+2ast, B.Ivan 5+9reb, C.Xavier 3+2reb

Platense - Independ.O. 86-84

The most exciting game of round 18 in the La Liga took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Independ.O. (7-5) to twelfth ranked Platense (6-4) 86-84 on Sunday evening. Strangely Independ.O. outrebounded Platense 39-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Independ.O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) scored 31 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Juan Guerrero chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Platense have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Platense are looking forward to face San Martin (#12) in Corrientes in the next round. Independ.O. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: F.Eric 31+4reb+9ast, J.Guerrero 16+7reb+1ast, W.Derrick 11+4reb, S.Franco 10+5reb+2ast, N.Burgos 8+3reb, C.Jara 7+2reb+3ast
Independ.O.: M.Fernandez 18+1reb+1ast, T.Patricio 13+5reb+1ast, A.Caffaro 13+7reb+1ast, V.Rolando 13+4reb+2ast, N.Marcucci 7+4reb+3ast, C.Francisco 6+5reb+3ast

San Lorenzo - Argentino 88-52

Fifteenth ranked San Lorenzo (5-7) crushed at home 19th ranked Argentino (1-12) by 36 points 88-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. San Lorenzo outrebounded Argentino 44-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Facundo Rutenberg (195-2001) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Ty Sabin (190-1994, college: Ripon) who recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds and Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively. 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 Lorenzo moved-up to fourteenth place. Argentino lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. San Lorenzo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against the league's second-placed La Union (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: R.Facundo 23+9reb+4ast, P.Lucas 14+4reb+8ast, B.Ignacio 13+9reb+1ast, C.Cardo 12+3reb+2ast, L.Barrios 10+2reb, S.Selem 6+2reb+1ast
Argentino: A.Reyes 8+10reb+1ast, D.Joao 8+12reb+1ast, F.Podesta 7, R.Frontera 6+2reb+1ast, D.Tate Jr. 5+1reb, A.Juan 5+1reb+1ast

Union SF - Independ.O. 100-85

An interesting game took place in Santa Fe where higher ranked Independ.O. (7-5) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Union (5-8) 100-85. Union shot 60.7 percent from the field and made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. Union players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) notched 23 points to lead the effort and the former international point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) supported him with 12 points and 10 assists. Even 17 points and 4 assists by the former international Eric Flor (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Independ.O.. added 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Union and five Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union moved-up to fifteenth place. Independ.O. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Union SF: B.Emiliano 23+2reb, H.Daniel 15+5reb+3ast, C.Martin 13+3ast, B.Franco 12+2reb+10ast, V.Chris 11+3reb+1ast, G.Yeferson 9+3reb+4ast
Independ.O.: C.Francisco 17+4reb+4ast, F.Enzo 15+1ast, V.Rolando 13+5reb+1ast, N.Marcucci 11+2reb, M.Fernandez 10+3reb+2ast, R.Fortunato 7+4reb+2ast

Regatas - Platense 67-89

There was a small surprise in Corrientes where twelfth ranked Platense (6-4) smashed 10th ranked Regatas (6-5) 89-67 on Wednesday. Platense shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Derrick Woods (203-1996, college: St.Peter's, agency: SLN) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. The former international Eric Flor (190-1993) chipped in 8 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) added 17 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Platense have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Regatas dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. They share it with San Martin. Platense will meet San Martin (#12) in the next round. Regatas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Platense: W.Derrick 18+16reb+1ast, N.Burgos 12, J.Guerrero 12+1reb+3ast, C.Jara 10+2reb+2ast, S.Franco 10+6reb+1ast, F.Eric 8+3reb+8ast
Regatas: J.Corbalan 17+1ast, C.Ramirez 13+10reb+1ast, L.Santos 10+6reb, T.Gallizzi 8+4reb+1ast, S.Lugo 7+10reb, J.Andres 5+5reb+6ast

Penarol - Olimpico 82-76

Not a big story in a game in Mar del Plata where 16th ranked Olimpico (4-8) was defeated by ninth ranked Penarol (8-6) 82-76 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Penarol forced 19 Olimpico turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Gaston Cordoba (200-1994) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Penarol's coach Leonardo Costa used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Franco Vieta (194-1992) added 12 points respectively. Penarol moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Boca Juniors. Loser Olimpico keeps the sixteenth position with eight games lost. Penarol will meet at home Atenas (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Olimpico will play against the league's leader Ferro in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Penarol: G.Luciano 23+6reb+6ast, C.Gaston 15+5reb+1ast, X.Carreras 13+6reb, T.Al 8, H.Nathan 7, V.Facundo 7+3reb+4ast
Olimpico: D.McKinney 20+5reb+3ast, F.Vieta 12+4reb+3ast, J.Ascanio 11+1reb, G.Bressan 9+5reb, R.Granberry 8+2reb, F.Agustin 5+2reb+2ast