Round 5: Wins for Obera and Regatas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru (1-1) against leader Argentinian Obera (2-0) 63-55 was the most important game of the last round. 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. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds. Spanish-Argentinian guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-1990) contributed with 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian point guard Jonatan Machuca (186-1989) answered with 13 points and 5 rebounds for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Obera keeps a position of league leader. Paschoalotto/Bauru at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Regatas. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Jose. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play next round against strong Pichincha trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obera will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Regatas in Corrientes.
Another exciting game for Argentinian Regatas (1-1) which played on the court of Bolivian Pichincha (0-2). Third ranked Regatas saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 87-84. Pichincha was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Forward Pablo Espinoza (201-1987) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Marco Giordano chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Argentinian Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) responded with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Regatas left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with Bauru. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with two games lost. Regatas will play against league's leader Obera on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pichincha will play against the league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Pichincha - Regatas 84-87

Another exciting game for Argentinian Regatas (1-1) which played on the court of Bolivian Pichincha (0-2). Third ranked Regatas saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 87-84. Pichincha was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Pichincha was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 25-16 charge of Regatas, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pichincha's 34. Regatas players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Forward Pablo Espinoza (201-1987) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and point guard Marco Giordano (183-2000) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. Argentinian Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) responded with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) scored 26 points. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Regatas left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with Bauru. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with two games lost. Regatas will play against league's leader Obera on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pichincha will play against the league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: A.Matias 26+4reb+3ast, E.Gamboa 26+5reb+4ast, C.Gaston 14+12reb+6ast, M.Petkovic 8+4reb+2ast, P.Gutierrez 6+1reb, I.Stark 4+3reb+2ast
Regatas: M.Giordano 18+7reb+3ast, P.Espinoza 16+10reb+5ast, A.Jaime 13+4reb+3ast, F.Pais 12+6reb+5ast, C.Hinkle 11+1reb+4ast, M.Lado 9+7reb+1ast

Obera - Bauru 63-55

First defeat of Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru (1-1) against leader Argentinian Obera (2-0) 63-55 was the most important game of the last round. 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. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 6 rebounds. Spanish-Argentinian guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-1990) contributed with 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian point guard Jonatan Machuca (186-1989) answered with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Germerson Barbosa (205-1993) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Obera keeps a position of league leader. Paschoalotto/Bauru at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Regatas. They were replaced at the leadership position by San Jose. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play next round against strong Pichincha trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obera will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Regatas in Corrientes.
Top scorers:
Bauru: J.Machuca 13+5reb+3ast, G.Barbosa 11+7reb+1ast, D.Fuzaro 10+4reb+4ast, E.Holt 7+8reb, A.Garcia 6+5reb+4ast, D.Brite 4+4reb
Obera: C.Mitchell 16+6reb+1ast, J.Maldonado 12+1reb+5ast, J.Torresi 10+4reb, N.De los Santos 9+4reb+3ast, S.Gonzalez 6+7reb+2ast, G.Cordoba 6+8reb



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