LNB Round 9 (Regular Season): San Jose beat Colonias in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 87-98 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) who scored 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-14 shooting from the field). Robin Perry chipped in 23 points and 7 assists. San Jose's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-1992) who recorded 24 points and 7 assists. Undefeated San Jose (10-0) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Colonias at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#3) and Felix Perez (#4). Felix Perez was crushed at home by 45 points 51-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Quatarrius Wilson contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Alex Baran answered with 11 points and 9 rebounds for Felix Perez. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Olimpia K.. They moved-up to second place. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Amambay. Olimpia K. will play against San Alfonso (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Bottom-ranked Capiata (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 114-75 loss to fifth ranked Amambay (4-5) in on Thursday evening. Osmar Ventura stepped up and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Amambay's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Kevin Rojas with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Amambay moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez. Capiata lost their tenth game in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Amambay will meet Campo Alto (#6) in the next round. Capiata will play against Colonias and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 9 San Alfonso was defeated by Campo Alto in Asuncion 114-104.
The best stats of 9th round was 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Jose Dos Santos of Campo Alto.



Amambay - Capiata 114-75:
Bottom-ranked Capiata (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 114-75 loss to fifth ranked Amambay (4-5) in on Thursday evening. Amambay outrebounded Capiata 54-41 including 22 on the offensive glass. Amambay looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Capiata's players. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) stepped up and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and U.S. Virgin Islands forward Jemal Davis (205, college: UNC Asheville) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Amambay's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Chilean Kevin Rojas (-1997) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Ellian Rodrigues produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Amambay and four Capiata players scored in double figures. Amambay moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez. Capiata lost their tenth game in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Amambay will meet Campo Alto (#6) in the next round. Capiata will play against Colonias and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Amambay: O.Ventura 16+7reb+5ast, H.Ramos 16+4reb+3ast, J.Davis 15+8reb+2ast, P.Dias 14+3reb+1ast, E.Alvarenga 12+7reb+2ast, T.Alvarenga 11+3reb+1ast
Capiata: R.Kevin 22+6reb+3ast, R.Ellian 13+10reb+2ast, C.Pedro 12+8reb+2ast, C.Octavio 12+7reb, D.Alexander 9+6reb, S.Harold 5+2reb+1ast

Colonias - San Jose 87-98:
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 87-98 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) who scored 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-14 shooting from the field). Robin Perry chipped in 23 points and 7 assists. San Jose's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-1992) who recorded 24 points and 7 assists and Chilean point guard Diego Silva (186-1993) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Four San Jose and five Colonias players scored in double figures. San Jose (10-0) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Colonias at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
San Jose: W.Jeremiah 26+8reb+3ast, R.Perry 23+1reb+7ast, J.Martinez 15+2reb+5ast, P.Gabriel 10+5reb, D.Fernando 8+8reb+6ast, R.Sanchez 7+4reb+3ast
Colonias: E.Mijares 24+1reb+7ast, D.Silva 18+6reb+7ast, J.Alen 18+9reb+1ast, T.Gomez 13+3reb+1ast, G.Atencio 11+4reb, T.Nicolas 3+3reb

Felix Perez - Olimpia K. 51-96:
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#3) and Felix Perez (#4). Felix Perez was crushed at home by 45 points 51-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Felix Perez's 34 and made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Olimpia K. forced 25 Felix Perez turnovers and had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Olimpia K. players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Alex Baran answered with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Joaquin Dalmiro added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Felix Perez. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Olimpia K.. They moved-up to second place. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Amambay. Olimpia K. will play against San Alfonso (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: P.Sebastian 20+7reb+4ast, W.Quatarrius 15+9reb+1ast, J.Resse 12+1reb+3ast, E.Riveros 10+3reb+4ast, M.Arnett 8+7reb+1ast, P.Alejandro 8+9reb
Felix Perez: D.Joaquin 12+6reb, B.Alex 11+9reb, R.Sarubbi 8+1ast, F.Leandro 6+1reb+2ast, E.Mauricio 5+2ast, B.Francisco 4+3reb+2ast

Campo Alto - San Alfonso 114-104:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked San Alfonso's (2-8) road loss to sixth ranked Campo Alto (4-6) 104-114 on Thursday. Campo Alto dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 52. Campo Alto forced 21 San Alfonso turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Brazilian Jose Dos Santos stepped up and scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Argentinian Francisco Bonja chipped in 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Argentinian Luis Spagnoli with 22 points and Emanuel Rodriguez scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Campo Alto maintains sixth place with 4-6 record. Loser San Alfonso keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Campo Alto will meet at home higher ranked Amambay (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Alfonso will play against the league's second-placed Olimpia K. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: D.Jose 21+6reb+4ast, K.Odumodu 18+2reb+4ast, F.Bonja 16+9reb+4ast, M.Rios 13+3reb+1ast, A.Jeferson 13+6reb+5ast, F.Bogarin 10+3reb
San Alfonso: S.Luis 22+4reb+1ast, R.Emanuel 18+5reb+3ast, U.Maxsuel 15+2reb+2ast, S.Victor 15+2reb+2ast, M.Juan 10+2reb+9ast, N.Fabricio 8+3reb+1ast