Round 13 (Regular Season): Quimsa lose their first game against Sao Paulo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Argentinian Quimsa (3-1) in Santiado del Estero on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Brazilian Sao Paulo (1-3) 87-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) stepped up and scored 19 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) responded with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sao Paulo maintains third place with 1-3 record behind leader Sesi Franca, which they share with Boca. Defending Argentinian champion Quimsa still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Argentinian Quimsa's (#1) 86-78 road victory against their biggest opponent Uruguayan Nacional. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Bruno Sansimoni accounted for 9 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for Nacional in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Argentinian champion maintains first place with 3-1 record, which they share with Flamengo. Nacional at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Montevideo. Second ranked Uruguayan host Nacional (2-2) defeated 3rd placed Brazilian Sao Paulo (1-3) 86-82. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Eric Anderson fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Nacional's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Ralfi Ansaloni produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Sao Paulo keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Boca. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 11 rebounds by Patricio Prieto of Nacional.



Nacional - Quimsa 78-86

Very significant was Argentinian Quimsa's (#1) 86-78 road victory against their biggest opponent Uruguayan Nacional. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Quimsa made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Bruno Sansimoni (194-1996) accounted for 9 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Nacional in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Argentinian champion maintains first place with 3-1 record, which they share with Flamengo. Nacional at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 19+6reb, E.Vasirani 12+4reb, E.Basabe 11+3reb+1ast, T.Gallizzi 10+5reb, B.Sansimoni 9+5reb+10ast, S.Acevedo 9+3reb
Nacional: E.Anderson 17+14reb, M.Smith 13+9reb+3ast, F.Giorgetti 11+2reb, P.Patricio 9+4reb, S.Ottonello 8+3reb+2ast, A.Acosta 5+1reb+4ast

Quimsa - Sao Paulo 84-87

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Argentinian Quimsa (3-1) in Santiado del Estero on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Brazilian Sao Paulo (1-3) 87-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quimsa. American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) stepped up and scored 19 points and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) responded with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) scored 21 points (made all of his eight free throws). Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sao Paulo maintains third place with 1-3 record behind leader Sesi Franca, which they share with Boca. Defending Argentinian champion Quimsa still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 19+3reb+5ast, R.Ansaloni 14+8reb+1ast, M.Miller 11+6reb+1ast, T.Curnell 10+1reb, N.Jose 9+6reb+3ast, L.Siewert 9+7reb+1ast
Quimsa: B.Robinson 21+4reb+1ast, J.Brussino 17+1reb+6ast, C.Ramirez 16+9reb+5ast, T.Gallizzi 10+4reb, S.Acevedo 5+4reb+1ast, R.Fortunato 4+2reb

Nacional - Sao Paulo 86-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Montevideo. Second ranked Uruguayan host Nacional (2-2) defeated 3rd placed Brazilian Sao Paulo (1-3) 86-82. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Nacional's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Sao Paulo keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Boca. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Nacional: E.Anderson 24+9reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 18+6reb+6ast, D.Alvarez 12+1reb, M.Smith 11+4reb+5ast, P.Patricio 11+11reb, G.Semiglia 10+3reb+7ast
Sao Paulo: T.Curnell 23+1reb+3ast, C.Bennett 14+1reb+3ast, M.Miller 12+1reb+1ast, H.Coelho 11+4reb+4ast, R.Ansaloni 10+15reb+3ast, N.Jose 6+4reb+1ast