Round 6 (Regular Season): Defensor and Olimpico register victories

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Bolivian CAN Potosi (0-1) against top-ranked Argentinian Olimpico (1-0) 92-85 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. It was a good game for swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Cadarian Raines (205-1990, college: Virginia Tech, agency: BIG) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for CAN Potosi. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpico keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Defensor. Defending Bolivian champion CAN Potosi still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Obras. They were replaced at the leadership position by Defensor. CAN Potosi will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Olimpico will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Obras in Buenos Aires.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Uruguayan Defensor as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Defensor defeated one of their biggest challengers Argentinian Obras in Montevideo 83-77. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) scored 21 points, 6 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and James Montgomery chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Marcos Mata (202-1986) with 19 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Olimpico. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with CAN Potosi. Obras will play next round against strong Olimpico trying to get back on the winning streak. Defensor will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked San Jose at Asuncion.




Defensor - Obras 83-77

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Uruguayan Defensor as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Defensor defeated one of their biggest challengers Argentinian Obras in Montevideo 83-77. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. Defensor forced 23 Obras turnovers. American guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) scored 21 points, 6 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward James Montgomery (203, college: Barry) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Marcos Mata (202-1986) with 19 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Olimpico. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with CAN Potosi. Obras will play next round against strong Olimpico trying to get back on the winning streak. Defensor will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked San Jose at Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Defensor: M.Curry 21+4reb+6ast, J.Montgomery 19+5reb, F.Terra 11+2reb+3ast, A.Grytsak 9+7reb+5ast, F.Soto 7+6reb+2ast, J.Galletto 7+2ast
Obras: M.Mata 19+8reb+3ast, C.Clarke 11+8reb+3ast, F.Inyaco 9+1reb+2ast, P.Barral 9+3reb+7ast, L.Schattmann 8+2reb, F.Smaniotti 7+5reb+3ast

Olimpico - CAN Potosi 92-85

First defeat of league's leader Bolivian CAN Potosi (0-1) against top-ranked Argentinian Olimpico (1-0) 92-85 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. It was a good game for swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Agustin Facello (183-1999) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Cadarian Raines (205-1990, college: Virginia Tech, agency: BIG) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) added 18 points and 8 assists in the effort for CAN Potosi. Five Olimpico and four CAN Potosi players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpico keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Defensor. Defending Bolivian champion CAN Potosi still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Obras. They were replaced at the leadership position by Defensor. CAN Potosi will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Olimpico will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Obras in Buenos Aires.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: D.Shriver 16+2ast, Z.Walton 16+6reb, J.Morales 15+6reb+2ast, J.Franca 13+5reb+1ast, A.Facello 12+4reb+7ast, G.Aliende 10+3reb+4ast
CAN Potosi: C.Raines 24+10reb+2ast, N.Paletta 18+3reb+8ast, I.Stark 15+4reb, A.Cheeseman 14+5reb, R.Calvo 4+1reb, C.Gonzales 3