Round 6 (Regular Season): Nacional lose to Quimsa

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Venezuelan Gladiadores (1-1) on the court of top-ranked Nicaraguan Real Esteli. Visitors were defeated by Real Esteli in overtime 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Tu Holloway contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Real Esteli's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for Gladiadores. Real Esteli maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Sesi Franca and Quimsa. Defending Venezuelan champion Gladiadores still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.




Quimsa - Nacional 86-78

The biggest surprise took place in Santiado del Estero where host Argentinian Quimsa (2-0) beat league's leader Uruguayan Nacional (1-1) 86-78 on Monday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts trailed by 11 points at the halftime before their 55-36 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Quimsa looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) who recorded 25 points and his fellow American import power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Nacional players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Argentinian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Sesi Franca and Real Esteli. Nacional at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sesi Franca.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: J.Brussino 23+6reb+5ast, T.Gallizzi 18+6reb+2ast, B.Sansimoni 13+5reb+3ast, C.Ramirez 9+7reb+4ast, F.Zezular 8+4reb+1ast, E.Basabe 5+6reb+3ast
Nacional: M.Smith 25+4reb+3ast, G.Semiglia 13+4reb+1ast, E.Anderson 11+8reb+2ast, O.Canton 10+4reb+2ast, F.Giorgetti 10+7reb+3ast, L.Tiago 6+4reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Gladiadores 97-92 OT

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Venezuelan Gladiadores (1-1) on the court of top-ranked Nicaraguan Real Esteli. Visitors were defeated by Real Esteli in overtime 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were ahead by 6 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 18-17 run, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 11-6. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Gladiadores were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Real Esteli's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Anthony Perez (205-1993, college: Ole Miss) added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Gladiadores. Four Real Esteli and five Gladiadores players scored in double figures. Real Esteli maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Sesi Franca and Quimsa. Defending Venezuelan champion Gladiadores still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: I.Romero 29+10reb+1ast, T.Holloway 22+6reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 17+6reb+5ast, E.Williams 10+7reb+3ast, A.Henriquez 8+5reb+4ast, J.Cintron 5+2reb+1ast
Gladiadores: C.Garcia 22+10reb+1ast, A.Perez 20+9reb+1ast, G.Vargas 13+5reb+8ast, Y.Sifontes 12+2ast, S.Garly 11+8reb+1ast, N.Palacios 6+2ast