Round 5 (Regular Season): Sao Paulo lose to Nacional

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Sao Paulo. 3rd placed Brazilian host Sao Paulo (0-2) lost to leader Uruguayan Nacional (1-0) 89-84. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Nacional's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) responded with 24 points and 6 assists. Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Sao Paulo at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Concepcion and Halc.Xalapa. Nacional is looking forward to face league's second-placed Quimsa in Santiado del Estero in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sao Paulo will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Xalapa. 3rd placed Mexican host Halcones UV Xalapa (0-2) lost to leader Venezuelan Gladiadores (1-0) 82-76. Point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Yohanner Sifontes accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Colombian point guard Eduardo Gonzalez (-1989) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Halc.Xalapa in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Venezuelan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Halc.Xalapa at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Concepcion and Sao Paulo. Gladiadores will play against league's leader Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points and 5 steals by Brian Conklin of Halc.Xalapa.



Sao Paulo - Nacional 84-89

The game between Top Four teams took place in Sao Paulo. 3rd placed Brazilian host Sao Paulo (0-2) lost to leader Uruguayan Nacional (1-0) 89-84. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Nacional's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) responded with 24 points and 6 assists and American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) scored 19 points. Four Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Sao Paulo at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Concepcion and Halc.Xalapa. Nacional is looking forward to face league's second-placed Quimsa in Santiado del Estero in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sao Paulo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: R.Fischer 24+3reb+6ast, T.Curnell 19+4reb, V.Faverani 11+7reb+1ast, C.Bennett 10+1reb+3ast, M.Miller 10+3reb+1ast, S.Miguel 6+9reb+1ast
Nacional: M.Smith 22+6reb+5ast, F.Giorgetti 18+11reb+4ast, E.Anderson 16+11reb+3ast, P.Patricio 9+2reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 7+3reb+4ast, S.Ottonello 6+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Gladiadores 76-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Xalapa. 3rd placed Mexican host Halcones UV Xalapa (0-2) lost to leader Venezuelan Gladiadores (1-0) 82-76. Halc.Xalapa was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 22 points for the winning side and guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995, agency: Pro Sports) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. Colombian point guard Eduardo Gonzalez (-1989) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American Brian Conklin (201-1989, college: St.Louis) added 10 points and 5 steals respectively for Halc.Xalapa in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Venezuelan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Halc.Xalapa at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Concepcion and Sao Paulo. Gladiadores will play against league's leader Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: G.Eduardo 15+6reb+4ast, B.Conklin 10+3reb+2ast, R.Delgado 10+2reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 9+5reb, T.Rolon 7+1reb+5ast, D.Pittman 6+4reb
Gladiadores: G.Vargas 22+3reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 15+9reb+3ast, S.Garly 12+9reb, N.Colmenares 9+8reb+1ast, N.Palacios 8+2reb+2ast, H.Walker 6+2reb+1ast