Round 7 (Regular Season): San Jose lose their first game against Defensor

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Paraguayan San Jose (0-1) in Asuncion on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Uruguayan Defensor (2-0) 73-69. San Jose was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 19-14 charge of Defensor, which allowed them to win the game. They made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American forward James Montgomery (203, college: Barry) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defensor maintains first place with 2-0 record, which they share with Olimpico. Defending Paraguayan champion San Jose still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with CAN Potosi. Defensor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play on the road against the league's second-placed Olimpico in La Banda and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in La Banda. Leader Olimpico (2-0) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed Obras (0-2) 107-106 on Wednesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Guillermo Aliende accounted for 15 points and 8 assists. American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) came up with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Obras in the defeat. Obras' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpico keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Defensor. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Olimpico will play against San Jose (#4) in Asuncion in the next round. Obras will play on the road against CAN Potosi and look forward to get finally their first victory.




San Jose - Defensor 69-73

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Paraguayan San Jose (0-1) in Asuncion on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Uruguayan Defensor (2-0) 73-69. San Jose was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 19-14 charge of Defensor, which allowed them to win the game. They made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American forward James Montgomery (203, college: Barry) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Malik Curry (184-1999, college: WVU) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defensor maintains first place with 2-0 record, which they share with Olimpico. Defending Paraguayan champion San Jose still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with CAN Potosi. Defensor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play on the road against the league's second-placed Olimpico in La Banda and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Defensor: J.Montgomery 21+10reb, M.Curry 20+1reb+4ast, J.Galletto 14+2reb+5ast, T.Metzger 6+5reb, A.Grytsak 5+6reb+2ast, F.Terra 4+1reb+2ast
San Jose: G.Belardo 20+7reb+4ast, R.Granberry 13+3reb, M.Jackson 9+8reb+3ast, R.Sanchez 9+5reb+1ast, F.Dose 8+4reb+4ast, A.Peralta 3

Olimpico - Obras 107-106

Important game to mention about took place in La Banda. Leader Olimpico (2-0) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed Obras (0-2) 107-106 on Wednesday evening. Obras were ahead by 11 points after three quarters before a 28-17 charge of Olimpico, which allowed them to win the game. They made 26-of-29 charity shots (89.7 percent) during the game. Olimpico had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Point guard Guillermo Aliende (178-1997) accounted for 15 points and 8 assists for the winning side. American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) came up with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) added 20 points respectively for Obras in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Obras' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpico keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Defensor. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Olimpico will play against San Jose (#4) in Asuncion in the next round. Obras will play on the road against CAN Potosi and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Morales 18+3reb+4ast, J.Franca 18+11reb, A.Facello 17+3reb+6ast, S.Perez 15+2reb+1ast, G.Aliende 15+4reb+8ast, L.Mainoldi 10+6reb
Obras: C.Clarke 27+8reb+6ast, L.Schattmann 20+2reb+1ast, J.Venegas 15+1reb+1ast, M.Calfani 11+1reb, M.Mata 11+4reb, P.Barral 10+1reb+6ast