Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Ferro and Regatas advance into Final

Ferro - Defensor 80-65

The game was mostly controlled by Ferro. Defensor was better in third quarter 26-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ferro players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) contributed with 13 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) answered with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) added 19 points and 4 assists in the effort for Defensor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Ferro: L.Emiliano 20+6reb+3ast, G.Rodrigo 13+4reb+7ast, P.Facundo 13+2reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 11+8reb+3ast, M.Jano 7+1reb+4ast, D.Jose 6+6reb
Defensor: M.Carrera 22+8reb+5ast, F.Terra 19+3reb+4ast, E.Weaver 10+4reb+3ast, T.Metzger 4+5reb+1ast, F.Soto 3+1reb, B.Mateo 3+3reb

Regatas - Olimpia K. 64-62

The hosts trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 22-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Olimpia K. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Juan Corbalan (185-1998) fired 18 points for the winners. Forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Olimpia K.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Regatas: C.Juan 18+4reb+1ast, C.Mateo 10+3reb, A.Jaime 8+3reb+1ast, R.Claudio 8+9reb+2ast, G.Tayavek 7+6reb+2ast, S.Luis 5+2reb
Olimpia K.: D.Purifoy 20+11reb+1ast, C.Hinkle 10+5reb+2ast, J.Wood 9+7reb, R.Edgar 8+5reb+3ast, J.Franca 6+9reb, V.Ochipinti 4+2reb