La Liga Argentina Round 49 of Regular Season

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh defeat of league's leader C.Entrerriano (19-7) against fourth ranked Quilmes (17-9) 73-65 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. 28 personal fouls committed by C.Entrerriano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds for C.Entrerriano. Quilmes have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 17-9 record. C.Entrerriano at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Provincial. They were replaced at the leadership position by Provincial. C.Entrerriano will play next round against GELP trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Quilmes will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Racing A. in Buenos Aires.
Leading Provincial (19-7) recorded its seventh loss in Colon. Visitors were edged by third ranked La Union (17-7) 78-77. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Gonzalo Romero chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) responded with 20 points. La Union maintains third place with 17-7 record behind leader Provincial, which they share with San Isidro. Provincial at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with C.Entrerriano. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Provincial will play at home against U.Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Riojana (10-17) and Colon (8-16), which took place in Santa Fe. 13th ranked Riojana lost to sixteenth ranked Colon in a road game 74-79 on Tuesday. Hans Feder nailed 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Juan Luis Abeiro came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Riojana in the defeat. Riojana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with El Talar. Loser Riojana dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Rivadavia and U.Mar del Plata. Colon will meet at home higher ranked Comunicaciones (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Riojana will have a break next round.

Other games in round 49 were not that significant. Rocamora was beaten by Dep Viedma on the road 84-66. Villa Mitre won against Racing A. on its own court 105-91. Caroya unfortunately lost to Villa S.Martin in Resistencia 74-78. Independiente managed to beat Hindu at home 84-71. Lanus crushed El Talar on the opponent's court 98-73. Ciclista smashed Pergamino in a home game 85-59. Rocamora was destroyed by Villa Mitre on the road 98-75. Salta Basket unfortunately lost to Suardi on its own court 75-82.
The most impressive performance of 49th round was 18 points and 7 rebounds by Chance Hunter of Salta Basket.



Dep Viedma - Rocamora 84-66

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Dep Viedma (15-11) beat 14th ranked Rocamora (8-17) in Rio Negro 84-66 on Monday. Venezuelan center Keiver Marcano (205-2003) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustin Carnovale (192-1986) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds and forward Maximiliano Acevedo (203-2004) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Rocamora in the defeat. Dep Viedma moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Santa Paula. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Dep Viedma will meet Pico FC (#7) in the next round. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: A.Maximiliano 13+8reb, F.Felipe 12+4reb+1ast, C.Agustin 12+9reb+1ast, G.Correa 10+1reb, L.Tomas 8+1reb, S.Pascual 7+2reb+2ast
Dep Viedma: M.Keiver 21+10reb, N.Paletta 14+1reb+5ast, F.Lisandro 13+2reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 8+8reb+2ast, J.Merchant 7+5reb+1ast, J.Petre 5+2reb+3ast

Villa Mitre - Racing A. 105-91

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Racing A. (13-13) lost to eleventh ranked Villa Mitre (12-14) in Bahia Blanca 91-105 on Monday. Villa Mitre shot 62.7 percent from the field and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Villa Mitre outrebounded Racing A. 39-22 including a 32-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Villa Mitre shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Ignacio Alem (199-2001) nailed 26 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and Federico Harina (186-1991) accounted for 24 points and 6 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Ecuadorian power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Luciano Silva (190-1996) added 15 points respectively for Racing A. in the defeat. Five Racing A. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Villa Mitre maintains eleventh place with 12-14 record. Loser Racing A. keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Villa Mitre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing A. will play against Quilmes (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: F.Mariano 15+4ast, L.Silva 15+2reb+1ast, M.Nunez 15+6reb+4ast, S.Tomas 12+1reb+1ast, R.Rosende 11+1ast, G.Luca 7+3reb
Villa Mitre: A.Ignacio 26+7reb+2ast, S.Fabian 25+4ast, H.Federico 24+2reb+6ast, F.Pennacchiotti 8+10reb+8ast, I.Manuel 7+3reb+1ast, T.Luciano 5+3reb

Villa S.Martin - Caroya 78-74

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Villa S.Martin (13-11) won against 8th ranked Caroya (13-14) in Resistencia 78-74 on Tuesday. Villa S.Martin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208-1995) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Caroya in the defeat. Caroya's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Villa S.Martin moved-up to eighth place. Loser Caroya dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caroya: M.Walton 19+9reb+1ast, J.Frontera 15+4reb+4ast, G.Julian 9+1reb+1ast, T.Ligorria 8+3reb+3ast, J.Agustin 7+3reb+2ast, R.Tomas 6+4reb
Villa S.Martin: R.Gusmao 22+8reb+2ast, S.Estefano 14+5reb+6ast, V.Perez 11+4reb+2ast, F.Lautaro 9+6reb+2ast, V.Favio 9+6reb+3ast, M.Martin 8+7reb+5ast

La Union - Provincial 78-77

Leading Provincial (19-7) recorded its seventh loss in Colon. Visitors were edged by third ranked La Union (17-7) 78-77. Provincial was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Bolivian forward Gonzalo Romero (196-1997) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four La Union players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-1982) responded with 20 points and point guard Gaston Gerbaudo scored 15 points. La Union maintains third place with 17-7 record behind leader Provincial, which they share with San Isidro. Provincial at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with C.Entrerriano. La Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Provincial will play at home against U.Mar del Plata and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Provincial: A.Boccia 20+2reb+2ast, G.Gerbaudo 15+3reb+2ast, L.Hoyo Santiago 11+4reb+1ast, A.Barahona 8+3reb+3ast, C.Alvaro 7+1reb, T.Gonzalo 7+6reb+1ast
La Union: A.Rodrigo 17+6reb, R.Gonzalo 13+7reb, I.Eder 12+2reb+1ast, C.Guido 11+2reb+4ast, L.Longoni 9+8reb+1ast, M.Alvaro 6+2reb+1ast

Quilmes - C.Entrerriano 73-65

Seventh defeat of league's leader C.Entrerriano (19-7) against fourth ranked Quilmes (17-9) 73-65 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of C.Entrerriano. 28 personal fouls committed by C.Entrerriano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Reynoso (191-1999) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Ecuadorian forward Johu Castillo (200-1999) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for C.Entrerriano. Quilmes have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 17-9 record. C.Entrerriano at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Provincial. They were replaced at the leadership position by Provincial. C.Entrerriano will play next round against GELP trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Quilmes will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Racing A. in Buenos Aires.
Top scorers:
C.Entrerriano: R.Nicolas 17+8reb, L.Pividori 9+5reb+3ast, J.Castillo 9+8reb, M.Panozzo 8+5reb+1ast, M.Ghersetti 8+5reb+2ast, C.Zenclussen 4
Quilmes: D.Juan 23+7reb+3ast, M.Darry 15+5reb, L.Leonel 13+5reb+1ast, A.Pablo 6+12reb+2ast, D.Federico 5, A.Segurola 4+1ast

Independiente - Hindu 84-71

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Hindu (9-16) lost to twelfth ranked Independiente (11-15) in Santiago del Estero 71-84 on Tuesday. Independiente dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hindu's 26. American forward Kobe Julien (198-1999, college: Arkansas St.) nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Joaquin Folmer (192-2006) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Matias Pikaluk (188-2006) added 15 points respectively for Hindu in the defeat. Independiente moved-up to eleventh place. Hindu lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Independiente will meet Las Heras (#17) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hindu will play against Estudiantes T. in San Miguel de Tucuman and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hindu: J.Folmer 17+5reb+1ast, M.Pikaluk 15+4reb, T.Luduena 13+2reb+1ast, A.Bruera 8+5reb+1ast, C.Buemo 7+6reb+3ast, S.Bruera 6+5reb+1ast
Independiente: J.Kobe 23+5reb, A.Cristian 17+7reb+2ast, G.Aliende 12+3reb+2ast, M.Matias 9+7reb+3ast, M.Marcelo 9+3reb+5ast, R.Facundo 6+2reb

Colon SF - Riojana 79-74

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Riojana (10-17) and Colon (8-16), which took place in Santa Fe. 13th ranked Riojana lost to sixteenth ranked Colon in a road game 74-79 on Tuesday. Hans Feder nailed 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Bautista Fernandez (195-2001) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Colon SF players scored in double figures. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Juan Rodriguez (196-2002) added 18 points respectively for Riojana in the defeat. Riojana's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with El Talar. Loser Riojana dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Rivadavia and U.Mar del Plata. Colon will meet at home higher ranked Comunicaciones (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Riojana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riojana: R.Juan 18+3reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 17+11reb+4ast, E.Joel 14+4reb+2ast, G.Kalalo 8+5reb+1ast, R.Juan 6+1reb, V.Matias 4+3reb
Colon SF: H.Feder 24+8reb+2ast, B.Fernandez 15+5reb+2ast, J.Lozano 12+9reb, J.Fernandez 11+2reb+5ast, F.Gonzalez 7+8reb+6ast, S.Costa 6

El Talar - Lanus 73-98

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Lanus (16-10) outplayed 13th ranked El Talar (8-16) in Buenos Aires 98-73 on Tuesday. Lanus made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 El Talar turnovers. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) accounted for 19 points and 8 assists. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Forward Facundo Sanz (197-1996, agency: BIG) came up with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Aaron Pablo (200-2000) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for El Talar in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lanus have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser El Talar dropped to the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Colon. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Talar: A.Pablo 20+7reb+1ast, M.Cueva 19+6reb, F.Sanz 19+9reb+4ast, S.Conrado 5+4reb+3ast, B.Joaquin 3+2reb, E.Ruiz 3+1reb+3ast
Lanus: W.Robert 22+4reb+5ast, J.Roquez 20+7reb+1ast, H.Michael 19+3reb+8ast, N.Joaquin 19+4reb+2ast, R.Lucio 7+7reb+2ast, A.Sacchi 7+1reb+1ast

Ciclista - Pergamino 85-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 16th ranked Pergamino's (6-23) road loss to fifteenth ranked Ciclista (9-18) in Junin 59-85 on Tuesday. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Ecuadorian Erick Mecias (194-2003) accounted for 17 points. Ciclista's coach Julian Pagura felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) came up with 21 points and Canadian power forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Ciclista moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Pergamino keeps the sixteenth position with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: J.Martin Bello 21+3reb+2ast, E.Shepherd 12+6reb+1ast, V.Franco 8+7reb, C.Simon 7+2reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 6+7reb+4ast, M.Gandoy 3+2reb+2ast
Ciclista: T.Damian 19+6reb+1ast, M.Erick 17+1reb+2ast, P.Di 11+3reb+3ast, S.Villa 9+6reb, J.Larraza 8+5reb+1ast, C.Valentin 6+3reb+8ast

Villa Mitre - Rocamora 98-75

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Villa Mitre (12-14) crushed 14th ranked Rocamora (8-17) in Bahia Blanca 98-75 on Wednesday. Villa Mitre looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) nailed 4 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Ignacio Alem (199-2001) accounted for 15 points. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Valentino Occhi came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Agustin Carnovale (192-1986) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Rocamora in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Villa Mitre maintains eleventh place with 12-14 record. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: C.Agustin 14+6reb, O.Valentino 13+9reb+1ast, M.Franco 9+4reb+1ast, G.Correa 9+4reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 8+2reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 8+5reb+1ast
Villa Mitre: A.Blanco 15+1reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 15+4reb+1ast, H.Federico 13+3reb+2ast, L.Julian 10+9reb+1ast, S.Fabian 9+1reb+5ast, T.Luciano 8+3reb

Salta Basket - Suardi 75-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 4th placed Salta Basket (15-10) lost at home to fifth ranked Suardi (16-11) 82-75 on Wednesday. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) nailed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) accounted for 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Wilfredo Alvarez added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Salta Basket in the defeat. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Suardi have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Salta Basket dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Suardi will meet Jujuy (#7) in the next round. Salta Basket will play against Santa Paula and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salta Basket: C.Hunter 18+7reb+3ast, A.Wilfredo 12+5reb+1ast, B.Abratte 12+3reb, T.Botta 11+3reb+2ast, S.Abdala 7+6reb+1ast, M.Gomez 7+2reb+1ast
Suardi: G.Fino 18+2reb+3ast, C.Santiago 18+1reb+2ast, P.Martinez 15+7reb+2ast, V.Milton 8+5reb+2ast, L.Luciano 7+6reb+2ast, N.Fino 6+1reb