Round 6: Bauru clinch top place in Group B

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Paschoalotto/Bauru defeated 4th ranked Bolivian Pichincha at home 81-71. The hosts trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 10 points. The best player for the winners was guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) chipped in 22 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Obera (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Regatas (2-1) 85-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for point guard Marco Giordano (183-2000) who led his team to a victory with 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Pablo Espinoza contributed with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for Obera. Obera's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Obera. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Bauru - Pichincha 81-71

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Brazilian Paschoalotto/Bauru as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Paschoalotto/Bauru defeated 4th ranked Bolivian Pichincha at home 81-71. The hosts trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 10 points. The best player for the winners was guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) chipped in 22 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-1989, college: Fordham) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Bolivian champion Pichincha still closes the standings with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: A.Matias 20+8reb+5ast, P.Gutierrez 13+1reb+1ast, C.Gaston 12+9reb+3ast, M.Petkovic 12+3reb+1ast, E.Gamboa 8+3reb+1ast, I.Stark 6+1reb+5ast
Bauru: D.Fuzaro 22+2reb+2ast, A.Garcia 16+8reb+5ast, G.Barbosa 12+5reb+1ast, J.Machuca 12+4reb+5ast, L.Taylor 9+2reb, E.Holt 4+4reb

Obera - Regatas 79-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Obera (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Regatas (2-1) 85-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obera. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Obera won third quarter 21-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for point guard Marco Giordano (183-2000) who led his team to a victory with 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Forward Pablo Espinoza (201-1987) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Regatas players scored in double figures. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Spanish-Argentinian guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-1990) added 20 points in the effort for Obera. Obera's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Regatas keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Obera. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obera: C.Mitchell 22+12reb+1ast, J.Maldonado 20+3ast, X.Carreras 13+6reb+3ast, G.Cordoba 9+4reb, J.Torresi 5+2reb+2ast, N.De los Santos 4+3reb+7ast
Regatas: M.Giordano 21+3reb+3ast, P.Espinoza 13+11reb+1ast, C.Hinkle 13+3reb+1ast, A.Jaime 12+2reb+3ast, M.Lado 11+6reb, A.Diez 9+3reb+5ast



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