LNB2 Round 5 (Regular Season): Puerto Montt hands first defeat to Omega

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in LNB 2. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Omega (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Puerto Montt (4-0) 71-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Omega. The best player for the winners was Felipe Acuna (182-1992) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jorge Bernal (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Puerto Montt have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Truenos. Omega at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Aleman and Liceo Curico. Puerto Montt is looking forward to face Temuco (#4) on the road in the next round. Omega will play against Huachipato and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in . Leader Truenos (4-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Constitucion (2-2) 87-84 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Constitucion. Forward Martin Morales (-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points. Kevin Henriquez contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Brazilian power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds for Constitucion. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Truenos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Puerto Montt. Constitucion at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Stadio Italiano. Truenos will play against league's second-placed Liceo Curico at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Santiago between Brisas and Stadio Italiano. Fifth ranked Brisas (1-3) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Stadio Italiano (2-2). Brisas managed to escape with a 2-point win 65-63 on Saturday evening. Luis Cuttis stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Ramiro Galvez responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Brisas left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Temuco and Sergio Ceppi. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Constitucion. Brisas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Tinguiririca was crushed by Liceo Curico in a road game 96-56. Luis Matte smashed Sergio Ceppi at home 90-71. Winless Arturo Prat lost to Illaplel on the opponent's court 67-80. Aleman outscored Temuco in a home game 93-64. The Sharks recorded a loss to Quilpue on the road 81-65.
The best stats of 5th round was 17 points and 4 assists by Francisco Pavez of Omega.



Liceo Curico - Tinguiririca 96-56

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Tinguiririca (0-4) was crushed on the road by third ranked Liceo Curico (2-1) 96-56 on Sunday. Liceo Curico outrebounded Tinguiririca 53-38 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Claudio Lavin (-2000) stepped up and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Brazilian Gabriel Cardoso (-2002) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. Four Liceo Curico players scored in double figures. Forward Camilo Rivera (-1995) responded with 15 points and guard Ivan Pacheco (-1994) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Liceo Curico moved-up to second place, which they share with Aleman and Omega. Loser Tinguiririca still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Huachipato. Liceo Curico will meet league's leader Truenos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tinguiririca will play against Municipal C. (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Liceo Curico: C.Lavin 19+6reb+3ast, J.Carrasco 14+2reb, G.Cardoso 12+13reb+2ast, F.Correa 11+1ast, S.Soto 9, B.Pozo 7+3reb
Tinguiririca: C.Rivera 15+3reb+2ast, I.Pacheco 9+6reb+1ast, A.Gonzalez 8+4reb+1ast, C.Diaz 7+3reb+1ast, P.Crausaz 5+5reb+2ast, J.Celis 4+4reb+2ast

Brisas - Stadio Italiano 65-63

A very close game took place in Santiago between Brisas and Stadio Italiano. Fifth ranked Brisas (1-3) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Stadio Italiano (2-2). Brisas managed to escape with a 2-point win 65-63 on Saturday evening. Cuban guard Luis Cuttis (-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and forward Sebastian Roa (-1991) chipped in 3 points and 10 rebounds. The former international Ramiro Galvez (-1996) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ramon Gatica (185-1996) scored 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Brisas left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Temuco and Sergio Ceppi. Loser Stadio Italiano keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Constitucion. Brisas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi.
Top scorers:
Brisas: L.Cuttis 23+13reb+3ast, C.Parraguirre 11+2reb+3ast, N.Montagna 10+2reb+1ast, S.Villarroel 7+7reb+2ast, E.Medina 4+2reb+1ast, S.Roa 3+10reb+3ast
Stadio Italiano: R.Galvez 22+6reb+2ast, R.Valenzani 12+7reb+2ast, G.Gonzalez 8+2reb+1ast, R.Gatica 7+9reb+6ast, C.Aravena 7+6reb, C.Belmar 3+6reb+1ast

Luis Matte - Sergio Ceppi 90-71

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Luis Matte (3-1) smashed at home 4th placed Sergio Ceppi (1-3) 90-71 on Saturday. Luis Matte outrebounded Sergio Ceppi 48-26 including a 37-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Luis Matte looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Sergio Ceppi's players. Power forward Boris Guerra (-1987) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Franco Garrido (181-1986) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Elias Donoso (-1986) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Italo Almarza (189-2004) scored 15 points and 5 steals. Four Luis Matte and five Sergio Ceppi players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Luis Matte have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sergio Ceppi keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Temuco and Brisas. Luis Matte will meet at home league's leader Boston College in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano.
Top scorers:
Luis Matte: B.Guerra 25+7reb+3ast, F.Castellano 15+7reb+3ast, F.Garrido 13+9reb+6ast, L.Adrian 11+7reb+4ast, L.Cifuentes 11+7reb+3ast, E.Gomez 7+3reb+2ast
Sergio Ceppi: E.Donoso 18+7reb+2ast, I.Almarza 15+3reb+2ast, F.Latorre 10+2reb+6ast, M.Viazzo 10+4reb+4ast, E.Tussomba 10+4reb+1ast, D.Gonzalez 4+2reb

Constitucion - Truenos 84-87

Important game to mention about took place in . Leader Truenos (4-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Constitucion (2-2) 87-84 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Constitucion. Truenos forced 26 Constitucion turnovers. Constitucion was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Martin Morales (-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points. Kevin Henriquez contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Brazilian power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds and David Gonzalez (180-1986) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Constitucion. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Truenos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Puerto Montt. Constitucion at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Arabe de Valp. and Stadio Italiano. Truenos will play against league's second-placed Liceo Curico at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constitucion will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Truenos: M.Morales 26+4reb, K.Henriquez 19+5reb+4ast, N.Morales 16+6reb+4ast, A.Morales 11+11reb+3ast, T.Imas 7, R.Portuondo 3+2reb
Constitucion: D.Gonzalez 20+5reb+2ast, R.Gamonal 18+3reb+1ast, E.De Paula 12+20reb, D.Villegas 11+4reb+1ast, G.Alarcon 8+2reb+2ast, M.Iturra 7+3reb

Illaplel - Arturo Prat 80-67

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Arturo Prat (0-3) was defeated on the road by first ranked Illaplel (3-1) 80-67 on Saturday. Illaplel had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brazilian guard Caio Domingos (178-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and Joaquin Rojas (-2001) chipped in 19 points. Guard Agustin Villalon (184-2000) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Matias Porras (-1999) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Arturo Prat's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Illaplel maintains first place with 3-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Arturo Prat still closes the standings with three games lost. Illaplel will meet at home Arabe de Valp. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arturo Prat will play against The Sharks and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Illaplel: J.Rojas 19+3reb, C.Domingos 17+17reb, D.Valencia 14, M.Lopez 12+4reb+2ast, E.Sepulveda 9+8reb+1ast, M.Brito 5+1reb+1ast
Arturo Prat: M.Porras 21+2reb+1ast, A.Villalon 17+8reb+7ast, T.Gonzalez 10+2reb+2ast, S.Jerez 10+9reb, S.Albino 9+1reb, S.Catalan 0

Aleman - Temuco 93-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Aleman's (2-1) home victory over 4th placed Temuco (1-3) 93-64 on Saturday. Aleman looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Temuco's players. Renato Figueroa (-2003) stepped up and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Jose Campos (-2002) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian guard Rayner Torres (189-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Felipe Becerra (-2001) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aleman moved-up to second place, which they share with Liceo Curico and Omega. Loser Temuco keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Sergio Ceppi and Brisas. Aleman will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Temuco will play against the league's leader Puerto Montt (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Aleman: R.Figueroa 19+8reb+5ast, J.Campos 11+6reb+3ast, R.Chaparro 9+2reb+2ast, G.Beltran 8+2ast, F.Saravia 8+2reb+2ast, D.Velasquez 8+3reb
Temuco: R.Torres 19+13reb, F.Becerra 12+5reb+1ast, J.Fuentes 7+6reb+1ast, C.Iglesias 6+7reb+2ast, M.Castillo 5+1reb, M.Cresp 4+2reb

Quilpue - The Sharks 81-65

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed The Sharks (1-2) were defeated on the road by second ranked Quilpue (3-1) 81-65 on Saturday. Quilpue forced 23 The Sharks turnovers and had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quilpue made 7 blocks. Jose Toledo (-2002) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 21 rebounds for the winners and Maximiliano Lopez (-2003) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Quilpue players scored in double figures. Quilpue's coach Alvaro Garcia used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ignacio Villarroel (-2003) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Alfredo Alvarez (-2002) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Quilpue keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser The Sharks keep the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Municipal C.. Quilpue will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. The Sharks will play against Arturo Prat (#5) in San Felipe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quilpue: J.Toledo 21+21reb+1ast, S.Jara 17+4reb+2ast, A.Soria 16+3reb+2ast, M.Lopez 12+11reb+2ast, R.Zarate 4+1reb, J.Ortega 4+7reb+1ast
The Sharks: I.Villarroel 16+6reb+4ast, A.Alvarez 13+8reb, J.Videla 9+7reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez Carvajal 9+8reb, R.Arias 6+5reb+1ast, L.Castro 6+3reb+1ast

Omega - Puerto Montt 61-71

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Omega (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Puerto Montt (4-0) 71-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Omega. The best player for the winners was Felipe Acuna (182-1992) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Colombian forward Leyder Moreno (195-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jorge Bernal (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Francisco Pavez (178-1992) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Puerto Montt have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Truenos. Omega at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Aleman and Liceo Curico. Puerto Montt is looking forward to face Temuco (#4) on the road in the next round. Omega will play against Huachipato and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: F.Acuna 22+8reb, L.Moreno 18+10reb+2ast, C.Torres 17+2reb+3ast, T.Alvarez 6+5reb+3ast, J.Alvarado 5+3reb, J.Cardenas 3+6reb+11ast
Omega: F.Pavez 17+4reb+4ast, S.Leefhelm 12+5reb, J.Bernal 11+14reb+2ast, F.Garrido 9+2reb+2ast, D.Aparicio 8+14reb+3ast, B.Cabello 4+5reb+4ast