La Liga Round 33 (Regular Season): Ferro defeat Independ.O.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Independ.O. (15-7) in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Ferro (14-7) 88-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Independ.O.. It was a good game for Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) answered with 22 points for Independ.O.Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Regatas. Independ.O. at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Ferro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play at home against Union and is hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game for Regatas (14-7) which played on the court of 4th placed Obera (14-8). Eighth ranked Regatas crushed hosts 91-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obera. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Juan Corbalan chipped in 22 points. The best for the losing side was American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 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. Regatas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ferro. Obera at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
A very close game took place in Chivilcoy between Boca Juniors and Racing Ch.. Fourteenth ranked Boca Juniors (10-12) got a very close victory on the road over 18th ranked Racing Ch. (7-17). Boca Juniors managed to escape with a 2-point win 86-84 on Thursday evening. Lucas Faggiano nailed 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Boca Juniors' coach Gonzalo Perez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Nicolas Romano came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds for Racing Ch. in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to thirteenth place. Newly promoted Racing Ch. keeps the eighteenth position with 17 games lost. 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 33: Atenas was beaten by Ferro on the road 93-79. Quimsa won against Gimnasia on its own court 92-82. Gimnasia unfortunately lost to Olimpico in La Banda 94-97. Bottom-ranked Argentino lost to defending champion Boca Juniors at home 56-98.
The most impressive performance of 33th round was 16 points and 8 rebounds by Deion McClenton of Racing Ch..



Ferro - Atenas 93-79

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Ferro (14-7) beat 17th ranked Atenas (8-16) in Buenos Aires 93-79 on Saturday. Ferro looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Atenas' players. Swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) nailed 21 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and the former international forward Facundo Pinero (202-1988) accounted for 17 points. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Carlos Buendia (177-1995) added 19 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively for Atenas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Regatas. Loser Atenas keeps the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Atenas: J.Cruz Oberto 23+11reb, C.Buendia 19+3reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 13+4reb+3ast, D.Purifoy 13+4reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 6+2reb, T.Tiago 3+2reb
Ferro: F.Rodriguez 21+3reb, T.Jonatan 17+2reb+1ast, P.Facundo 17+3reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 10+4reb+3ast, M.Jano 9+2reb+5ast, A.Diez 8+5reb+1ast

Quimsa - Gimnasia 92-82

Everything could happen in Santiado del Estero at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Quimsa and their close opponent Gimnasia had identical 13-10 record. This time Quimsa used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Comodoro Rivadavia 92-82 on Sunday night. Quimsa outrebounded Gimnasia 36-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Quimsa shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. American center Jerome Meyinsse (208-1988, college: Virginia) nailed 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) accounted for 17 points. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. point guard Martiniano Dato (188-2004) came up with 22 points and 4 assists and guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) added 11 points respectively for Gimnasia in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with La Union. Loser Gimnasia keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia will play against the league's second-placed Obras (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: D.Martiniano 22+3reb+4ast, A.Cisneros 11+1reb+2ast, T.Emiliano 11+3reb+2ast, K.Horton 9+4reb+1ast, M.Chacon 6+1reb, S.Carrasco 5+1reb+1ast
Quimsa: R.Brandon 17+3reb+2ast, M.Jerome 14+8reb+2ast, J.Tyren 12+2reb+2ast, M.Solanas 11+2ast, F.Diego 8+2reb+1ast, L.Leonardo 8+11reb+2ast

Ferro - Independ.O. 88-82

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Independ.O. (15-7) in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Ferro (14-7) 88-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Independ.O.. It was a good game for Paraguayan center Leonel Bettiga (208) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Francisco Conrradi (191-2003) answered with 22 points and guard Fortunato Rolfi (186-2001) added 11 points in the effort for Independ.O.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Regatas. Independ.O. at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Ferro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play at home against Union and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: C.Francisco 22+4reb+3ast, A.Caffaro 12+3reb, R.Fortunato 11+3reb+3ast, M.Fernandez 10+3reb, F.Enzo 10+6reb+1ast, V.Rolando 9+6reb
Ferro: L.Bettiga 19+5reb, A.Diez 17+5reb+1ast, P.Facundo 17+1reb+2ast, L.Emiliano 13+2reb+3ast, F.Rodriguez 7+5reb, M.Jano 7+7reb+3ast

Olimpico - Gimnasia 97-94

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Olimpico (11-14) edged higher ranked Gimnasia (13-11) in La Banda 97-94 on Tuesday. Olimpico made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) nailed 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Olimpico's coach Martin Villagran used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Venezuelan forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) came up with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Emiliano Toretta (185-2001) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Gimnasia in the defeat. Four Olimpico and five Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Olimpico moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Gimnasia keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Olimpico will meet Platense (#15) in the next round. Gimnasia will play against the league's second-placed Obras (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: A.Cisneros 17+9reb+4ast, K.Horton 17+2reb, S.Carrasco 12+2reb+4ast, T.Emiliano 11+6reb+7ast, F.Grun 10+6reb+5ast, M.Cosolito 10+8reb+4ast
Olimpico: P.Santiago 20+6reb+8ast, M.Jose 18+3reb, A.Jose 18+7reb+1ast, B.Gonzalo 15+5reb+3ast, V.Franco 8+4reb, M.Dennis 8+2reb

Argentino - Boca Juniors 56-98

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Argentino (3-20) was outscored by fourteenth ranked Boca Juniors (10-12) in Junin 98-56 on Tuesday. Boca Juniors forced 19 Argentino turnovers and outrebounded them 37-24 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) accounted for 14 points. Four Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. Boca Juniors' coach Gonzalo Perez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ramiro Frontera came up with 16 points and 6 steals and American forward Dana Tate Jr (201-1999, college: Norfolk St., agency: WP Sports Agency) added 14 points respectively for Argentino in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to thirteenth place. Argentino lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 20 lost games. Boca Juniors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Penarol (#10) in Mar del Plata and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Argentino: R.Frontera 16+3reb+1ast, D.Tate Jr. 14+4reb, D.Smith 10+3reb, L.Bastian 8+5reb, M.Trelles 4+1reb, J.Sandrini 4+1reb+2ast
Boca Juniors: S.Nicolas 17+1reb, C.Martin 17+2reb, B.Agustin 15+7reb+2ast, S.Michael 14+3reb+2ast, G.Franco 10+2reb+3ast, V.Sebastian 6+8reb+1ast

Obera - Regatas 64-91

Another interesting game for Regatas (14-7) which played on the court of 4th placed Obera (14-8). Eighth ranked Regatas crushed hosts 91-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obera. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) chipped in 22 points. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) scored 11 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. Regatas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ferro. Obera at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
Top scorers:
Obera: D.Draper 21+10reb+1ast, A.Brocal 11+1reb+1ast, W.Vorhees 11+4reb+1ast, J.Bird 7+4reb, D.Russell 4+5reb, S.Barrales 3+2reb+3ast
Regatas: C.Juan 22+3ast, A.Jaime 21+6reb+1ast, G.Tayavek 13+3reb, R.Claudio 10+6reb+2ast, G.Aguirre 8+5reb+2ast, G.Pablo 7+1reb+2ast

Racing Ch. - Boca Juniors 84-86

A very close game took place in Chivilcoy between Boca Juniors and Racing Ch.. Fourteenth ranked Boca Juniors (10-12) got a very close victory on the road over 18th ranked Racing Ch. (7-17). Boca Juniors managed to escape with a 2-point win 86-84 on Thursday evening. The former international point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) nailed 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side and American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Boca Juniors' coach Gonzalo Perez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) added 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Racing Ch. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to thirteenth place. Newly promoted Racing Ch. keeps the eighteenth position with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Racing Ch.: N.Romano 20+6reb, D.McClenton 16+8reb, J.Valinotti 11+1reb+5ast, M.Rodriguez 10+10reb, T.Cooper 9+2reb+3ast, S.Norberto 7+2reb+1ast
Boca Juniors: F.Lucas 17+3reb+6ast, S.Michael 16+4reb+3ast, W.Langston 13+9reb+2ast, G.Franco 12+5reb, B.Agustin 11+4reb, V.Sebastian 7+4reb+5ast