LNB Round 18: Top-ranked Concepcion wins another game

The round 18 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

LNB top team - Concepcion (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (3-13) in San Fernando 114-87. Concepcion forced 20 Tinguiririca turnovers and outrebounded them 34-23 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was a good game for international point guard Diego Silva (186) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists. Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) contributed with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni replied with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Tinguiririca. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Concepcion have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Tinguiririca at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 13 games lost.
LNB top team - Concepcion (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Espanol T. (4-8) 131-59. The former international Evandro Arteaga (178-1983) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and Diego Silva chipped in 21 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Simon Davies (-2003) with 15 points. Undefeated Concepcion have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Espanol T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with eight games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: Espanol O. beat Castro on the road 83-74. Bottom-ranked Temuco was destroyed by Puerto Varas on its own court 59-100. Las Animas unfortunately lost to Ancud in a road game 80-84. Los Leones rolled over Quilicura at home 98-76. Puerto Montt was defeated by Valdivia on the opponent's court 72-88. Catolica was beaten by Quilicura in a home game 90-102.

Castro - Espanol O. 74-83

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Espanol O. (10-9) beat on the road 9th ranked Castro (8-8) 83-74. It was a great shooting night for Espanol O. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Anthony Lee (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) chipped in 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Espanol O.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (212-1999) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks and Gabriel Diaz (-1999) scored 12 points and 7 assists. Four Espanol O. and five Castro players scored in double figures. Espanol O. moved-up to sixth place. Castro at the other side keeps the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Espanol O.: N.Zurschmitten 25+3reb+4ast, D.Daniels 18+6reb+1ast, C.Lauler 15+3reb+2ast, A.Lee 10+13reb+4ast, J.Holt 6+3reb, H.Gomez 4+2reb
Castro: C.Bryan 14+12reb+2ast, G.Diaz 12+4reb+7ast, S.Lloyd 12+3reb+1ast, L.Merida 12+6reb+1ast, V.Guaico 11+2reb, B.Oscar 10+2reb+5ast

Tinguiririca - Concepcion 87-114

LNB top team - Concepcion (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (3-13) in San Fernando 114-87. Concepcion forced 20 Tinguiririca turnovers and outrebounded them 34-23 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was a good game for international point guard Diego Silva (186) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists. Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni replied with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and center Sergio Chialva (-1994) added 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) in the effort for Tinguiririca. Four Concepcion and five Tinguiririca players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Concepcion have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Tinguiririca at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: D.Silva 20+1reb+11ast, J.Evans 20+3reb+2ast, C.Milano 18+11reb+1ast, M.Bowman Jr. 16+7reb+2ast, K.Rubio 8+1reb+1ast, R.Michael 8+1ast
Tinguiririca: S.Chialva 19+5reb+2ast, M.Sepulveda 18+1ast, G.Caraboni 18+8reb+5ast, J.Carrasco 15+1ast, A.Ibanez 13+5reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 2+4reb+2ast

Temuco - Puerto Varas 59-100

Very expected game when 15th ranked Temuco (1-16) was smashed at home by tenth ranked Puerto Varas (8-9) 100-59. Puerto Varas dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 24. They outrebounded Temuco 57-37 including a 43-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Cameron Naylor (202-1994, college: Texas St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Naylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) with 25 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Varas maintains tenth position with 8-9 record. Temuco lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: C.Naylor 27+18reb+1ast, E.Amado 14+4reb+5ast, J.Fontena 14+9reb+2ast, N.Martinez 13+4reb+2ast, A.Pinedo 13+6reb+2ast, S.Silva 6+6reb
Temuco: M.Perdomo 25+2reb+4ast, D.Dias Silva 10+15reb+2ast, J.Ireland 8+4reb+1ast, C.Correa 6+1reb, A.Luigi 5+2reb+1ast, A.Martin 3+2reb

Ancud - Las Animas 84-80

Rather predictable result when third ranked Ancud (12-4) won against at home 7th ranked Las Animas (9-8) 84-80. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ancud made 23-of-26 charity shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Las Animas turnovers. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) scored 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Ancud's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Argentinian guard Christian Schoppler (185-1986) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ancud maintains third position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Concepcion. Las Animas at the other side dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Ancud: R.Brown 27+9reb+2ast, S.Maxwell 20+6reb, M.Pinto 11+6reb+1ast, S.Suarez 10+7reb+3ast, R.Gallegos 7+7reb+5ast, P.Barraza 5+5reb+1ast
Las Animas: A.Vergara 17+5reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 17+5reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 15+13reb+8ast, D.Low 15+5reb+4ast, S.Lorca 7+1reb+1ast, L.Eduardo 6+8reb

Los Leones - Quilicura 98-76

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Quilicura (9-7) was outscored by second ranked Los Leones (14-2) in Quilpue 98-76. Los Leones made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Quilicura turnovers and outrebounded them 42-26 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Los Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) chipped in 14 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Daniel Arcos (190) scored 16 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Leones maintains second position with 14-2 record behind leader Concepcion. Quilicura at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: T.Lee 29+15reb+2ast, D.Jones 20+1reb+5ast, M.Kennedy 14+10reb+6ast, I.Carrion 10+4reb+2ast, E.Kibi 8+5reb, T.Alvarez 6+2reb+1ast
Quilicura: C.Perry 22+8reb+3ast, D.Arcos 16+3reb+1ast, M.Agustin 12, P.Coro 9+3reb+5ast, S.Fowler 6+5reb+6ast, F.Schuler 4+3reb+2ast

Valdivia - Puerto Montt 88-72

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Valdivia (10-7) defeated at home 13th ranked Puerto Montt (4-13) 88-72. Valdivia players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Valdivia's coach Gabriel Schamberger allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) with 6 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Camilo Torres (183-1998) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Valdivia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Puerto Montt at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: R.Johnson 25+17reb+1ast, N.Ferreyra 15+4reb+4ast, J.Del Solar 13+4reb+4ast, P.Sandoval 10+2reb+2ast, T.Luciano 10+1reb, C.Soto 8+2reb+4ast
Puerto Montt: R.Baker 16+3reb+2ast, C.Torres 16+5reb+2ast, G.Sebastian 13+1reb+1ast, C.Martin 8+5reb+1ast, C.Aranda 8+3reb+1ast, J.Morris 6+14reb+6ast

Catolica - Quilicura 90-102

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Catolica (5-12) lost to eighth ranked Quilicura (9-7) in Santiago 90-102. Quilicura players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Shannon Fowler (203, college: UWG) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) with 21 points and 5 rebounds and American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quilicura moved-up to seventh place. Catolica at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: C.Perry 37+11reb+4ast, S.Fowler 19+7reb+4ast, D.Arcos 14+7reb, J.Luis Campos 11+1reb, R.Gatica 8+3reb+4ast, F.Schuler 7+1reb+6ast
Catolica: D.Vicente 21+5reb+2ast, M.Payton 17+6reb+2ast, T.Robinson 16+10reb, R.Rodrigo 13+1reb+2ast, A.Pablo 8+1reb+1ast, S.Deiker 7+3reb+3ast

Concepcion - Espanol T. 131-59

LNB top team - Concepcion (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Espanol T. (4-8) 131-59. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol T.'s 26. Concepcion forced 36 Espanol T. turnovers and outrebounded them 41-25 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Espanol T.'s players. The former international Evandro Arteaga (178-1983) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Diego Silva (186) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Concepcion players scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Simon Davies (-2003) with 15 points and forward Ignacio Caceres (-2002) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Concepcion have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Espanol T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: E.Arteaga 26+2reb+2ast, D.Silva 21+3reb+5ast, R.Michael 17+6reb+1ast, S.Lino 16+4reb+1ast, S.Carrasco 12+4reb+10ast, K.Rubio 11+6reb+3ast
Espanol T.: D.Simon 15+2reb+2ast, C.Ignacio 11+7reb+1ast, B.Ivan 7+7reb+1ast, F.Jara 6+5reb+2ast, D.Matias 6+1reb+6ast, S.Lucas 5



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