La Liga Argentina Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Lanus and San Isidro earn wins

Lanus - GELP 78-76

Lanus outrebounded GELP 46-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by GELP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American swingman Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St.) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Martin Franchino (201-1993) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Lanus' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Ezequiel Paz (190-2001, agency: Interperformances) produced 26 points and point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Lanus: H.Michael 19+12reb, F.Martin 19+9reb+1ast, N.Joaquin 17+4reb+1ast, W.Robert 12+2reb+3ast, R.Lucio 5+9reb+10ast, J.Roquez 3+5reb
GELP: E.Paz 26+3reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 15+3reb+5ast, S.Gianfranco 9+7reb+1ast, A.Vergara 9+4reb, G.Joan 7+7reb+1ast, J.Boffelli 6+3reb

San Isidro - La Union 88-75

San Isidro outrebounded La Union 38-27 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American Chris Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Manuel Lambrisca (192-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Henriques (186-1999) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Lucio Longoni (205-2001) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for La Union. Four San Isidro and five La Union players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: B.Nahuel 20+2reb+4ast, S.Jeronimo 19+4reb+1ast, H.Chris 16+7reb+6ast, M.Lambrisca 13+11reb+3ast, E.Julian 10+4reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 7+5reb+3ast
La Union: S.Valentino 14+3reb, L.Lucio 14+5reb, H.Nicolas 13+7reb+4ast, M.Caire 12+1reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 11+4reb+1ast, G.Romero 11+2reb+1ast