La Liga Proximo Round 17 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 17 in the LDB took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Platense (6-5) to fourth ranked Independ.O. (9-3) 85-83 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Platense's coach Martin De Zan rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Independ.O. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-3 record. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play at home against Atenas (#18) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Mar del Plata. Fourteenth ranked Penarol (5-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 18th ranked Atenas (3-12) 64-61 on Friday evening. Point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Teo Martinez contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Penarol's coach Tomas Sirochinsky allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds for Atenas. Penarol moved-up to thirteenth place. Atenas lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 12 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play on the road against Platense (#9) in Florida and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Buenos Aires. Local Ferro (8-4) outscored 19th ranked Olimpico (1-11) 104-58 on Friday night. Camilo Rodriguez stepped up and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ferro's coach Juan Di Gilio felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jeremias Barco responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ferro. They moved-up to sixth place. Olimpico lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Ferro will meet at home Quimsa (#17) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Olimpico will have a break next round.

Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Argentino was defeated by San Lorenzo in Almagra 82-78. Penarol beat Olimpico at home 77-70. Independ.O. won against Union on the opponent's court 92-74. Regatas managed to outperform Platense in a home game 75-66. La Union managed to beat Racing Ch. on the road 95-85.



Platense - Independ.O. 83-85

The most exciting game of round 17 in the LDB took place in Florida. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Platense (6-5) to fourth ranked Independ.O. (9-3) 85-83 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jorge Diaz chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Joaquin Goncalves added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Platense's coach Martin De Zan rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Independ.O. have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-3 record. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Independ.O. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play at home against Atenas (#18) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Platense: S.Mazzucchelli 22+12reb+4ast, G.Joaquin 21+6reb+4ast, M.Goicoechea 12+3reb+4ast, T.Luca 11+3reb+1ast, P.Giovanni 7+5reb+1ast, U.Anthoan 4+4reb+2ast
Independ.O.: H.Carlos 19+13reb+1ast, J.Diaz 16+6reb+4ast, G.Tolosa 12+1reb+1ast, C.Diez 11+8reb+1ast, F.Peralta 10+3reb+3ast, B.Felipe 9+1reb+3ast

San Lorenzo - Argentino 82-78

There was no surprise in Almagra where 10th ranked Argentino (6-8) was defeated by eighth ranked San Lorenzo (8-5) 82-78 on Sunday. San Lorenzo forced 23 Argentino turnovers. Strangely Argentino outrebounded San Lorenzo 47-25 including a 37-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Valentino Nesci stepped up and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Joaquin Actis chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. San Lorenzo's coach Juan Veira used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) responded with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Dylan Perez scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for San Lorenzo. They moved-up to seventh place. Argentino at the other side keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. San Lorenzo will meet at home higher ranked Regatas (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Argentino will play against La Union (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: A.Juan 28+7reb+8ast, P.Dylan 16+7reb+1ast, C.Martino 10+7reb+2ast, L.Simon 10+4reb, C.Juan 9+5reb+1ast, B.Santiago 5+7reb
San Lorenzo: J.Actis 16+5reb+3ast, N.Valentino 15+7reb+4ast, D.Beber 14+2reb+2ast, S.Tallade 12+3reb+2ast, A.Sanchez 8+2reb+3ast, F.Celentano 7+2reb

Penarol - Olimpico 77-70

No shocking result in a game in Mar del Plata where fourteenth ranked Penarol (5-10) defeated bottom-ranked Olimpico (1-11) 77-70 on Tuesday. Penarol forced 22 Olimpico turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Tobias Sirochinsky (-2006) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Valentino Nesci responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and scored 20 points. Four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Penarol moved-up to thirteenth place. Olimpico lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: B.Jeremias 20+3reb+2ast, S.Lautaro 19+6reb+3ast, M.Hernan 12+8reb+1ast, M.Maximo 10+3reb, C.Lautaro 6+4reb+6ast, M.Miguel 2
Penarol: R.Gian 25+10reb+5ast, S.Tobias 16+6reb+4ast, T.Martinez 12+7reb+2ast, S.Cid 8+3reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 7+3reb, C.Martin 5+12reb+2ast

Union - Independ.O. 74-92

Very expected game in Santa Fe where 10th ranked Union (5-8) was defeated by fourth ranked Independ.O. (9-3) 92-74 on Tuesday. Independ.O. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Jorge Diaz stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Tobias Sirochinsky (-2006) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Union's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Independ.O.. They maintain fourth place with 9-3 record. Union lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Union: S.Pablo 15+2reb+1ast, G.Ulises 13+2reb+1ast, A.Segundo 12+7reb+2ast, J.Benjamin 10+1reb+4ast, L.Peralta 9+3reb+5ast, P.Tomas 4+2reb
Independ.O.: J.Diaz 16+5reb+6ast, H.Carlos 16+8reb, C.Diez 15+5reb+3ast, E.Horen 13+6reb+2ast, R.Mainoldi 9+1reb+1ast, G.Tolosa 7+2ast

Regatas - Platense 75-66

Rather predictable result in Corrientes where seventh ranked Regatas (8-3) beat 9th ranked Platense (6-5) 75-66 on Wednesday. Regatas outrebounded Platense 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Exequiel Lezcano (180-2007) stepped up and scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Benjamin Marco (186-2005) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Santino Mazzucchelli (196-2004) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) scored 23 points. Regatas moved-up to fifth place. Platense lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Regatas will meet San Lorenzo (#7) in the next round. Platense will play against Atenas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Platense: M.Goicoechea 23+2reb+1ast, S.Mazzucchelli 22+6reb+1ast, G.Joaquin 8+5reb+2ast, P.Giovanni 7+5reb+2ast, C.Valentino 4+1reb, V.Blazica 2+3reb
Regatas: L.Exequiel 18+8reb+4ast, M.Benjamin 15+6reb+4ast, O.Ignacio 8+10reb, J.Ferreyra 8+4reb+3ast, L.Alan 8+2reb+3ast, V.Bender 7+10reb+3ast

Ferro - Olimpico 104-58

The game with biggest result difference took place in Buenos Aires. Local Ferro (8-4) outscored 19th ranked Olimpico (1-11) 104-58 on Friday night. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 36. Ferro forced 30 Olimpico turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Camilo Rodriguez stepped up and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Mateo Cerruti chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Juan Di Gilio felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Exequiel Lezcano (180-2007) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Benjamin Marco (186-2005) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ferro. They moved-up to sixth place. Olimpico lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Ferro will meet at home Quimsa (#17) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: B.Jeremias 16+9reb, M.Maximo 14+5reb+1ast, C.Lautaro 10+3reb+2ast, C.Jose 6+5reb+2ast, M.Hernan 6+4reb, M.Geronimo 2+2reb+1ast
Ferro: C.Rodriguez 17+7reb+4ast, M.Cerruti 17+9reb, F.Bensimon 16+1reb+2ast, T.Flossi 12+3reb+2ast, N.Ares 8+5reb, C.Jara 7+3reb+1ast

Racing Ch. - La Union 85-95

Not a big story in a game in Chivilcoy where 12th ranked Racing Ch. (4-6) was defeated by third ranked La Union (11-4) 95-85 on Friday. Augusto Moresco stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Franco Gimenez (190) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Tomas Delia responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and scored 17 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing Ch.'s coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for La Union. They maintain third place with 11-4 record having just twelve point less than leader Instituto. Racing Ch. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with six games lost. La Union will meet Argentino (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Racing Ch. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Racing Ch.: T.Delia 21+17reb+2ast, C.Joaquin 17+3reb+5ast, T.Diego 15+6reb+1ast, G.Francisco 13, C.Augusto 7+2reb+1ast, C.Simon 7+2reb+3ast
La Union: M.Augusto 23+10reb+5ast, T.Gronda 19+2reb+3ast, N.Noguera 14+6reb+2ast, G.Franco 14+10reb+2ast, P.Hugo 9+10reb, E.Rodriguez 8+2reb+2ast

Penarol - Atenas 64-61

Important game to mention about took place in Mar del Plata. Fourteenth ranked Penarol (5-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 18th ranked Atenas (3-12) 64-61 on Friday evening. Penarol brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Point guard Gian Rossi (185-2005) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Teo Martinez contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Tomas Sirochinsky allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Ecuadorian forward Carlos Hurtado (212-2006) answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds and Jeronimo Maidana added 5 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Atenas. Penarol moved-up to thirteenth place. Atenas lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 12 games lost. Penarol will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atenas will play on the road against Platense (#9) in Florida and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Atenas: G.Francisco 16+3reb+1ast, M.Claudio 13+3reb+1ast, V.Facundo 9+8reb+3ast, G.Matias 6+4reb+1ast, M.Jeronimo 5+12reb+3ast, M.Mateo 5+9reb
Penarol: R.Gian 19+10reb+3ast, S.Tobias 11+6reb+3ast, S.Cid 10+4reb+1ast, T.Martinez 10+9reb+2ast, J.Locatelli 6+1ast, C.Nicolas 4+1reb