La Liga Argentina Round 38 (Regular Season): La Union lose to Lanus

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The most important game in the last round took place in Buenos Aires between third ranked La Union (13-6) and seventh ranked Lanus (12-8) on Thursday night. La Union was defeated by Lanus on the road 71-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of La Union. Lanus forced 20 La Union turnovers. American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for La Union. Lanus moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quilmes and Salta Basket. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque. Lanus is looking forward to face higher ranked C.Entrerriano (#3) in Gualeguaychu in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Union will play at home against Pico FC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
La Liga Argentina top team - Provincial (17-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Ciclista (8-14) in Junin 100-66. Swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Matias Acosta chipped in 17 points during the contest. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) responded with 8 points and 11 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. Provincial have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Ciclista lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Provincial will play against Villa Mitre (#11) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ciclista will play at home against Dep Viedma and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Salta between Caroya and Salta Basket. Ninth ranked Caroya (10-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Salta Basket (12-8). Caroya managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 on Saturday evening. Maurice Walton notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 17 points by Wilfredo Alvarez did not help to save the game for Salta Basket. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caroya maintains ninth position with 10-10 record. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Quilmes and Lanus. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 38: Rocamora was beaten by C.Entrerriano on the road 93-77. Santa Paula destroyed Estudiantes T. on its own court 104-65. Caroya unfortunately lost to Jujuy in a road game 74-87. GELP managed to beat Racing A. at home 94-89. Pergamino was defeated by El Talar on the opponent's court 89-79. San Isidro beat Suardi in a home game 90-74.



Lanus - La Union 88-71

The most important game in the last round took place in Buenos Aires between third ranked La Union (13-6) and seventh ranked Lanus (12-8) on Thursday night. La Union was defeated by Lanus on the road 71-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of La Union. Lanus forced 20 La Union turnovers. American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for La Union. Lanus moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quilmes and Salta Basket. La Union at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Barrio Parque. Lanus is looking forward to face higher ranked C.Entrerriano (#3) in Gualeguaychu in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Union will play at home against Pico FC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Romero 17+6reb, S.Valentino 10+2reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 10+3reb+5ast, M.Caire 7+5reb+1ast, E.Ignacio 7+4reb, A.Merlo 6+3ast
Lanus: H.Michael 28+6reb+3ast, W.Robert 18+1reb+2ast, J.Diaz 11+1reb, N.Joaquin 11+3reb+2ast, P.Tiziano 9, E.Merchant 8+7reb

Ciclista - Provincial 66-100

La Liga Argentina top team - Provincial (17-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Ciclista (8-14) in Junin 100-66. Provincial dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ciclista's 30 and made 17-of-18 charity shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Provincial had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Provincial especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. Swingman Federico Gobetti (192-1999) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Uruguayan center Matias Acosta (200-1999) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Five Provincial players scored in double figures. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) responded with 8 points and 11 rebounds and Piero Di Prinzio scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Provincial have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Ciclista lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Provincial will play against Villa Mitre (#11) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ciclista will play at home against Dep Viedma and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: F.Lombardi 11+4reb, D.Prinzio Piero 10+3reb+2ast, V.Costa 8+1ast, D.Tintorelli 8+11reb+3ast, T.Pereyra 7+4reb, P.Francisco 6+2reb+1ast
Provincial: G.Federico 17+6reb+4ast, A.Matias 17+4reb+3ast, A.Chervo 16+4reb+1ast, G.Torres 12+6reb, G.Gaston 12+1reb, B.Adrian 10+5reb+1ast

C.Entrerriano - Rocamora 93-77

No shocking result in a game when third ranked C.Entrerriano (14-6) beat 14th ranked Rocamora (6-13) in Gualeguaychu 93-77 on Friday. Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (200-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. C.Entrerriano's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by Venezuelan Gendry Correa (190-1996) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. Tomas Losada added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Five Rocamora players scored in double figures. C.Entrerriano keeps a position of league leader, which they share with San Isidro and Amancay. Loser Rocamora keeps the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. C.Entrerriano will meet Lanus (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: G.Correa 16+9reb+1ast, O.Valentino 12+6reb, C.Agustin 12+3reb, A.Maximiliano 11+6reb+1ast, L.Tomas 10+5reb+4ast, M.Franco 8+3reb+2ast
C.Entrerriano: C.Johu 19+11reb+1ast, M.Aquiles 17+6reb+1ast, J.Siboldi 11+1reb+2ast, P.Marcos 10+6reb+1ast, C.Perez 9+2reb+5ast, P.Lautaro 8+4reb+5ast

Santa Paula - Estudiantes T. 104-65

Everything could happen in Galvez at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Santa Paula and 7th ranked Estudiantes T. had identical 11-7 record. This time Santa Paula used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from San Miguel de Tucuman 104-65 on Friday night. Santa Paula made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Santa Paula outrebounded Estudiantes T. 53-29 including a 41-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santa Paula looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Estudiantes T.'s players. Forward Walter Puebla (193) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Lautaro Delucchi supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Santa Paula players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes T.. American forward Elias Cave (201, college: Minot St.) added 9 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santa Paula (12-7) moved-up to fourth place. Loser Estudiantes T. keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Santa Paula will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes T. will play against Colon (#17) in Santa Fe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes T.: P.Aranda 12+10reb+1ast, B.Juan 11+2reb, J.Hampton 9+1reb, E.Cave 9+3reb+3ast, M.Ceppo 9+2reb+1ast, B.Matias 5+2reb+1ast
Santa Paula: W.Puebla 18+5reb+3ast, L.Delucchi 16+8reb+2ast, M.Caicedo 16+6reb, M.Juan 14+4reb+5ast, J.Diaz 10+1reb+4ast, C.Joseph 10+6reb+1ast

Jujuy - Caroya 87-74

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Jujuy (12-10) won against at home 9th ranked Caroya (10-10) 87-74 on Friday. Swingman Juan Marini (191-2000) notched 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Thiago Roca (191-2004) supported him with 19 points. Even 24 points by point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) did not help to save the game for Caroya. point guard Agustin Jure (182-1991) added 13 points and 5 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jujuy have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 12-10 record. Loser Caroya keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. Jujuy will meet at home Independiente (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Caroya will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caroya: J.Frontera 24+4reb, J.Agustin 13+3reb+5ast, G.Julian 11+4reb, R.Tomas 11+2reb+3ast, H.Ibar 5+2reb, S.Ignacio 4+7reb+4ast
Jujuy: R.Thiago 19+3reb, M.Juan 16+6reb+5ast, I.Santiago 15+6reb, F.Tarnowyk 11+3reb+2ast, R.Stehli 8+2reb+4ast, R.Augusto 7+2reb

GELP - Racing A. 94-89

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Racing A. (10-11) lost to third ranked GELP (14-5) in La Plata 89-94 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Agustin Vergara (200-2001) notched 25 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 19 points. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Racing A.. Mariano Fernandez added 16 points and 8 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. GELP moved-up to second place. Loser Racing A. dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: M.Nunez 21+9reb+3ast, L.Silva 19+1reb+2ast, R.Rosende 16+7reb, F.Mariano 16+2reb+8ast, T.Galo 8+5reb+2ast, F.Fuenmayor 7+4reb+2ast
GELP: V.Agustin 25+9reb+3ast, P.Ezequiel 19+2reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 14+5reb+4ast, G.Sinconi 11+2reb+2ast, P.Raul 7+1reb+5ast, B.Franco 6+6reb

El Talar - Pergamino 89-79

Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked El Talar (7-11) defeated 16th ranked Pergamino (5-17) in Buenos Aires 89-79 on Saturday. Forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. El Talar's coach Leandro Genovese used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) did not help to save the game for Pergamino. Guard Nicolas Rodriguez (188-2002) added 19 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. El Talar maintains thirteenth position with 7-11 record. Pergamino lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: R.Nicolas 19+9reb, E.Shepherd 16+9reb+3ast, J.Martin Bello 16+2reb+3ast, V.Franco 11+2reb, L.Mohnen 6+10reb+1ast, M.Gandoy 5+2reb
El Talar: T.Verbauwede 19+14reb+2ast, S.Facundo 17+10reb+3ast, C.Solana 12+3reb+5ast, F.Lopez 11+1reb+5ast, J.Barzatsqui 10+2ast, C.Valentin 9+2reb+2ast

San Isidro - Suardi 90-74

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Suardi (8-11) lost to second ranked San Isidro (14-6) in San Francisco 74-90 on Saturday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Suardi's 26. San Isidro looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) supported him with 14 points and 7 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Even 24 points by Santiago Calderon (190) did not help to save the game for Suardi. point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro keeps a position of league leader, which they share with C.Entrerriano and Amancay. Loser Suardi dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Villa Mitre. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Suardi: S.Calderon 24+2reb+2ast, F.Gaston 18+5reb+2ast, M.Pablo 10+4reb+2ast, M.Vittar 5+4reb+1ast, R.Horacio 5+5reb+1ast, B.Sebastian 3
San Isidro: H.Chris 16+7reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 14+2reb+7ast, L.Ortiz 13+1reb+3ast, D.Jeremias 12+3reb, S.Jeronimo 10+2reb+4ast, M.Lambrisca 9+7reb+4ast

Salta Basket - Caroya 74-76

A very close game took place in Salta between Caroya and Salta Basket. Ninth ranked Caroya (10-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Salta Basket (12-8). Caroya managed to escape with a 2-point win 76-74 on Saturday evening. Caroya made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Caroya outrebounded Salta Basket 39-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) supported him with 12 points. Even 17 points by Wilfredo Alvarez did not help to save the game for Salta Basket. Tomas Botta added 14 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caroya maintains ninth position with 10-10 record. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Quilmes and Lanus. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: A.Wilfredo 17+4reb, T.Botta 14+3reb+3ast, B.Abratte 10+5ast, S.Abdala 8+4reb, C.Hunter 7+5reb, M.Gomez 6+4reb+1ast
Caroya: W.Maurice 19+11reb+2ast, F.Juan 12+4reb, I.Hateluk 9+4reb+1ast, I.Segura 8+5reb+1ast, J.Garate 8+5reb+2ast, T.Ramallo 6