La Liga Argentina Round 43 (Regular Season): GELP is upset by Dep Viedma

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked GELP (15-7) and eighth ranked Dep Viedma (13-9) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. GELP was defeated by Dep Viedma in La Plata 88-78. Guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) fired 20 points for the winners. point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quilmes and Pico FC. GELP at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with San Isidro. Dep Viedma is looking forward to face U.Mar del Plata (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. GELP will have a break next round.
Another exciting game was played in Galvez between eighth ranked Villa S.Martin and 4th placed Santa Paula where Villa S.Martin (12-10) won against Santa Paula (14-8) on the road 85-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Santa Paula. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. Elian Centeno contributed with 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Jeronimo Diaz (185-2002) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists for Santa Paula. Santa Paula's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin moved-up to seventh place. Santa Paula at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Villa S.Martin 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 Hindu (#13) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Amancay delivered the sixteenth victory on Tuesday night. This time they beat 14th ranked Comunicaciones (8-11) 93-77 in La Rioja. It was a great evening for Conrado Echevarria who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). At the losing side Phillip Lockett responded with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amancay maintains first place with 16-7 record, which they share with Barrio Parque. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Amancay will meet Suardi (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Comunicaciones will play against Riojana (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 43 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Lanus defeated Villa Mitre in Buenos Aires 88-74. Suardi smashed Rivadavia at home 76-56. El Talar was destroyed by C.Entrerriano on the opponent's court 95-75. Racing A. outscored Ciclista in a home game 83-59. Las Heras was rolled over Barrio Parque on the road 106-71.
The best stats of 43th round was 21 points by Francisco Bonja of Barrio Parque.



Villa Mitre - Lanus 74-88

There was no surprise in Bahia Blanca where 11th ranked Villa Mitre (9-12) was defeated by eighth ranked Lanus (13-10) 88-74 on Tuesday. Lanus dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Villa Mitre's 34. It was a great evening for American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) helped adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Julian Lorca (207-2003) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Federico Harina (186-1991) scored 15 points. Villa Mitre's coach tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lanus maintains eighth place with 13-10 record. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Hindu. Lanus will meet at home league's leader Provincial in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa Mitre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lanus: H.Michael 21+6reb+3ast, J.Roquez 18+14reb+2ast, R.Lucio 13+4reb+1ast, E.Merchant 10+4reb, N.Joaquin 9+6reb, W.Robert 7+1reb+2ast
Villa Mitre: J.Lorca 16+7reb, F.Harina 15+4reb+2ast, F.Sahdi 11+2reb+5ast, M.Iglesias 10+3reb, B.Alejo 9+2reb+3ast, P.Franco 8+8reb+4ast

Suardi - Rivadavia 76-56

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Suardi's (11-11) home victory over 11th ranked Rivadavia (10-14) 76-56 on Tuesday. Suardi forced 19 Rivadavia turnovers. It was a great evening for Pablo Martinez (197-1982) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) helped adding 11 points and 9 rebounds. Four Suardi players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Colombian Simon Hunt-Ramirez (201-1998, college: Sonoma St.) responded with 11 points and American power forward Zondrick Garrett (203-2002, college: UWF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Suardi. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Caroya. Loser Rivadavia keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Independiente. Suardi will meet at home league's leader Amancay in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rivadavia will play against San Isidro (#3) in San Francisco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Suardi: P.Martinez 17+8reb, L.Luciano 11+9reb+3ast, C.Santiago 11+5ast, N.Fino 10+6reb+1ast, V.Milton 9+4reb+4ast, H.Rigada 5+3reb+4ast
Rivadavia: H.Simon 11+4reb+2ast, M.Perez 8+4reb+1ast, Z.Garrett 8+7reb+1ast, E.Bernal 8+1reb, T.Jose 7+4reb, L.Francisco 5+2reb+1ast

Amancay - Comunicaciones 93-77

Leader Amancay delivered the sixteenth victory on Tuesday night. This time they beat 14th ranked Comunicaciones (8-11) 93-77 in La Rioja. Amancay looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for power forward Conrado Echevarria (195-1998, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Pablo Osores (194-1986) helped adding 14 points and 7 assists. At the losing side naturalized American power forward Phillip Lockett (202-1988) responded with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Agustin Bruner (188-2004) scored 16 points. Five Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amancay maintains first place with 16-7 record, which they share with Barrio Parque. Loser Comunicaciones keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Amancay will meet Suardi (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Comunicaciones will play against Riojana (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Amancay: E.Conrado 22+3reb, O.Pablo 14+7ast, A.Mauro 13+1reb+2ast, M.Bernan 10+1reb+2ast, J.Underwood 10+7reb, P.Fabricio 9+5reb+6ast
Comunicaciones: A.Bruner 16+1reb+2ast, W.Facundo 14+3reb, P.Lockett 10+8reb+6ast, D.Pineda 10+2reb, R.Bastardo 10+3reb, L.Peralta 9+1reb+1ast

Santa Paula - Villa S.Martin 79-85

Another exciting game was played in Galvez between eighth ranked Villa S.Martin and 4th placed Santa Paula where Villa S.Martin (12-10) won against Santa Paula (14-8) on the road 85-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Santa Paula. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. Venezuelan Elian Centeno (200-2000) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Five Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Jeronimo Diaz (185-2002) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists and Lautaro Delucchi added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Santa Paula. Santa Paula's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin moved-up to seventh place. Santa Paula at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Villa S.Martin 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 Hindu (#13) in Cordoba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: S.Estefano 24+5reb+1ast, C.Elian 14+13reb+1ast, F.Lautaro 13+2reb, V.Favio 13+2reb+9ast, R.Gusmao 11+3reb+1ast, V.Perez 10+1reb+2ast
Santa Paula: D.Lautaro 20+7reb, D.Jeronimo 17+4reb+11ast, G.Camilo 11+2reb+3ast, J.Caicedo 8+4reb+1ast, B.Augusto 8+3reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 5+2reb+3ast

GELP - Dep Viedma 78-88

The game between third ranked GELP (15-7) and eighth ranked Dep Viedma (13-9) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. GELP was defeated by Dep Viedma in La Plata 88-78. Guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) fired 20 points for the winners. point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Cuban Joan Gutierrez (192-2003) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Gianfranco Sinconi added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dep Viedma have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quilmes and Pico FC. GELP at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with San Isidro. Dep Viedma is looking forward to face U.Mar del Plata (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. GELP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: C.Luciano 20+4reb+2ast, N.Paletta 15+5reb+4ast, J.Petre 12+2reb, J.Merchant 11+6reb+3ast, A.Ventura 8+7reb, F.Lisandro 7+6reb+2ast
GELP: G.Joan 16+9reb, S.Gianfranco 15+8reb, A.Vergara 10+5reb+2ast, J.Boffelli 9+3reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 7+3reb+3ast, E.Paz 7+3reb+2ast

C.Entrerriano - El Talar 95-75

Very expected game in Gualeguaychu where 14th ranked El Talar (7-13) was rolled over by second ranked C.Entrerriano (17-6) 95-75 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for point guard Cristian Perez (185-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) helped adding 17 points and 4 assists. Four C.Entrerriano players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Enzo Ruiz (194-1988) responded with 27 points and forward Tomas Verbauwede (198-1999) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for C.Entrerriano. They maintain second place with 17-6 record having just one point less than leader Provincial. Loser El Talar keeps the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Rocamora. C.Entrerriano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Talar will play against Rocamora (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: C.Perez 20+3reb+3ast, N.Reynoso 17+4reb+4ast, M.Aquiles 16+2reb, G.Mario 14+5reb+3ast, P.Marcos 9+5reb+2ast, P.Lautaro 6+1reb+2ast
El Talar: E.Ruiz 27+3reb, V.Tomas 14+9reb+1ast, M.Cueva 10+2reb, A.Pablo 7+6reb+2ast, F.Sanz 5+3reb, S.Conrado 4+1reb+2ast

Racing A. - Ciclista 83-59

Rather predictable result in Buenos Aires where tenth ranked Racing A. (12-11) outscored 12th ranked Ciclista (8-16) 83-59 on Wednesday. Racing A. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Ciclista's 18. They outrebounded Ciclista 41-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) helped adding 12 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side naturalized Spanish forward Tomas Pereyra (198-2000, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) scored 15 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. Racing A. moved-up to ninth place. Ciclista lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: N.Matias 21+10reb+3ast, R.Rafael 12+6reb+3ast, S.Luciano 9, M.Fernandez 9+1reb+2ast, L.Gagliardi 9+5reb, G.Terrera 7+5reb+3ast
Ciclista: V.Costa 15+3reb+2ast, T.Pereyra 14+7reb+2ast, E.Mecias 8+2reb+2ast, P.Francisco 6, D.Tintorelli 5+8reb+1ast, L.Juan 5+3reb

Barrio Parque - Las Heras 106-71

Not a big story in a game in Cordoba where 16th ranked Las Heras (6-18) was outplayed by third ranked Barrio Parque (16-7) 106-71 on Wednesday. Barrio Parque dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Las Heras' 42. They outrebounded Las Heras 36-22 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Francisco Bonja who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Dominican forward Jorge Garcia (200-2003) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Chilean Martin Irrutia (-1999) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Venezuelan center Javinger Vargas (202-1990) scored 13 points. Five Barrio Parque and four Las Heras players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Barrio Parque keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Amancay. Las Heras lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth place with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: F.Bonja 21+4reb, G.Jorge 15+6reb+1ast, B.Juan 15+4reb+1ast, T.Vispo 14+2reb+4ast, C.Esteban 12+4reb+1ast, B.Herrera 8+3reb+2ast
Las Heras: M.Irrutia 15+7reb+2ast, J.Vargas 13+4reb+1ast, B.Marchiaro 11+3reb, S.DeSouza 10+3reb, L.Reyes 9+3reb+2ast, O.Lagger 7+1reb