Libobasquet Round 4: Carl A-Z is defeated by CAN Oruro in a derby game

Detrek Browning

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Oruro: CAN Oruro (#2) and Carl A-Z (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for CAN Oruro, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Carl A-Z challenged much higher ranked CAN Oruro giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 100-95. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Detrek Browning (183, college: FMU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 19 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman Deondre Wade (193, college: Seminole St.) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Samuel Valverde (-1999) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. CAN Oruro have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Atletico Nacional and Saracho. Carl A-Z at the other side keeps the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Calero and Leones. CAN Oruro is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Leones (#10) in Potosi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carl A-Z's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro Saracho.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked San Simon (2-2) against ninth ranked Pichincha (2-2) on Tuesday night. Host San Simon was defeated by Pichincha in a tough game in Cochabamba 71-78. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated San Simon. Pichincha will play against higher ranked Atletico Nacional (#3) in Potosi in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San Simon will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. Third ranked host Atletico Nacional (3-1) smashed one of their biggest challengers Univ.Sucre (2-2) 92-53. It was a key game for the top position in the league. DMonta Harris fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Haylen Washington produced 15 points and 7 rebounds 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. Atletico Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with CAN Oruro and Saracho. Loser Univ.Sucre keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Atletico Nacional will meet Pichincha (#4) on the road in the next round. Univ.Sucre will play against La Paz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 Leones lost to Saracho on the opponent's court 71-82.