Round 4: Paschoalotto/Bauru defeat Regatas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Argentinian Regatas (0-1) in Corrientes on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru (1-0) 88-52. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Paschoalotto/Bauru led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Paschoalotto/Bauru outrebounded Regatas 42-24 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) replied with 15 points for Regatas. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Paschoalotto/Bauru maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Obera. Regatas at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Pichincha. Paschoalotto/Bauru is looking forward to face league's second-placed Obera on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Regatas will play against Pichincha and hope to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Argentinian Obera (1-0) which hosted in Obera one of their biggest challengers Bolivian Pichincha (0-1). Top-ranked Obera had an easy win 105-65. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gaston Cordoba (200-1994) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 8 rebounds and Charles Mitchell who added 17 points during the contest. Obera's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) responded with 24 points. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Despite that victory Obera went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with Bauru. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Regatas. Obera will play against league's leader Paschoalotto/Bauru at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pichincha will play against Regatas and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

Regatas - Bauru 52-88

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Argentinian Regatas (0-1) in Corrientes on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru (1-0) 88-52. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Paschoalotto/Bauru led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Paschoalotto/Bauru outrebounded Regatas 42-24 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) replied with 15 points and South Sudanese-American forward Mogga Lado (202-1995, college: Campbell) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Regatas. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Paschoalotto/Bauru maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Obera. Regatas at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Pichincha. Paschoalotto/Bauru is looking forward to face league's second-placed Obera on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Regatas will play against Pichincha and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bauru: A.Garcia 22+9reb+5ast, D.Fuzaro 15+4reb+3ast, E.Holt 14+6reb, R.Anderson 10+6reb+1ast, D.Brite 8+4reb+4ast, G.Barbosa 8+6reb
Regatas: A.Diez 15+3reb+2ast, M.Lado 10+8reb, F.Pais 6+2reb+4ast, M.Giordano 6+2reb+3ast, A.Jaime 5+2reb+4ast, S.Juan Cruz 3

Obera - Pichincha 105-65

An interesting game for Argentinian Obera (1-0) which hosted in Obera one of their biggest challengers Bolivian Pichincha (0-1). Top-ranked Obera had an easy win 105-65. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Obera led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Pichincha's 40. Obera forced 24 Pichincha turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Pichincha's players. Obera brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gaston Cordoba (200-1994) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 8 rebounds and American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who added 17 points during the contest. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) responded with 24 points and American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-1989, college: Fordham) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Despite that victory Obera went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with Bauru. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Regatas. Obera will play against league's leader Paschoalotto/Bauru at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pichincha will play against Regatas and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Obera: C.Mitchell 17+3reb, G.Cordoba 12+8reb+3ast, T.Francisco 11+2reb+2ast, J.Torresi 11+3reb+2ast, J.Gordon 11+3reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 9+1reb+8ast
Pichincha: A.Matias 24+4reb, C.Gaston 14+12reb+1ast, M.Petkovic 8+6reb, I.Stark 7+5reb+3ast, E.Gamboa 6+3reb+6ast, R.Calvo 3+1reb+1ast



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