Round 16 (Regular Season): Concepcion lose to Obras

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 3 rounds. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Second ranked Argentinian host Obras (4-2) defeated 3rd ranked Chilean Concepcion (0-6) 79-65. Obras forced 19 Concepcion turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Concepcion's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 8 rebounds and Alejo Digon (195-1999) who added 16 points during the contest. Obras' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Obras keep a position of league leader, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Defending Chilean champion Concepcion still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Xalapa. First ranked Mexican host Halcones UV Xalapa (4-2) smashed their biggest opponent Nicaraguan Real Esteli (3-3) 100-75. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by Panamanian-Mexican Gabriel Giron (192-1988) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jordan Glynn supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 24 points and 9 rebounds by Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid four-game winning streak. Halc.Xalapa maintains first position with 4-2 record, which they share with Obras. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Obras - Concepcion 79-65

The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Second ranked Argentinian host Obras (4-2) defeated 3rd ranked Chilean Concepcion (0-6) 79-65. Obras forced 19 Concepcion turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Concepcion's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 8 rebounds and Alejo Digon (195-1999) who added 16 points during the contest. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Obras keep a position of league leader, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Defending Chilean champion Concepcion still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: A.Digon 16+2reb+3ast, J.Solarin 14+8reb+3ast, V.Juan 10+2reb+4ast, S.Franco 10+1reb+1ast, R.Juan 10+1reb+3ast, R.Andela 7+4reb
Concepcion: M.Letcher-Ellis 15+5reb, S.Carrasco 15+6reb+6ast, P.Prinsloo 14+4reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 8+1reb, D.Woods 7+4reb, R.Michael 4+2reb+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Real Esteli 100-75

The game between Top Four teams took place in Xalapa. First ranked Mexican host Halcones UV Xalapa (4-2) smashed their biggest opponent Nicaraguan Real Esteli (3-3) 100-75. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Halc.Xalapa forced 19 Real Esteli turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The winners were led by Panamanian-Mexican Gabriel Giron (192-1988) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 24 points and 9 rebounds by Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 9 points and 8 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid four-game winning streak. Halc.Xalapa maintains first position with 4-2 record, which they share with Obras. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: G.Giron 25+5reb+6ast, J.Glynn 18+8reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 15+2reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 8+4ast, R.Mahalbasic 8, R.Delgado 8+1reb+1ast
Real Esteli: I.Romero 24+9reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 13+2reb, T.Holloway 13+2reb+2ast, W.Hodge 9+2reb+8ast, M.Fakuade 8+4reb, E.Williams 4+5reb