LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Olimpia K. hands first loss to San Jose

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of San Jose (4-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Olimpia K. (5-0) 85-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Olimpia K. made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Javier Martinez (188-1978) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for San Jose. Undefeated Olimpia K. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion San Jose keeps the second place with one game lost.
Another interesting game for Colonias G. (2-3) which played in Filadelfia against Mariscal E. (1-4). Fourth ranked Colonias G. had an easy win 73-60. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Nestor Lopez who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Colonias G.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Hugo DaCosta responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Colonias G. maintains fourth position with 2-3 record. Mariscal E. at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#2) and Colonias G. (#4). San Jose (4-1) smashed visiting Colonias G. (2-3) by 26 points 94-68. The winners were led by Sebastian Picton who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 17 points by Juan Pablo Corbalan did not help to save the game for Colonias G.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 4-1 record behind leader Olimpia K. Loser Colonias G. keeps the fourth place with three games lost.

In the last game of round 4 winless Felix Perez was beaten by Mariscal E. on the road 76-66.

San Jose - Colonias G. 94-68

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#2) and Colonias G. (#4). San Jose (4-1) smashed visiting Colonias G. (2-3) by 26 points 94-68. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias G.'s 26 and made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game, while Colonias G. only scored nine points from the stripe. San Jose forced 21 Colonias G. turnovers. The winners were led by Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) supported him with 9 points and 12 rebounds. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Colonias G.. Naturalized Brazilian forward Jeferson Arguello (198-2000) added 12 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 4-1 record behind leader Olimpia K. Loser Colonias G. keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Dose 17+5reb+1ast, S.Picton 17+7reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 16+4reb+3ast, V.Ochipinti 12, B.Zanotti 10+5reb+2ast, F.Benitez 9+12reb+2ast
Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 17+3reb+2ast, A.Jeferson 12+3reb, B.Kevin 8+4reb+1ast, N.Lopez 8+5reb+2ast, F.Hugo 5+4reb, H.Jeremias 5+2reb

Mariscal E. - Felix Perez 76-66

Everything could happen in Filadelfia at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Mariscal E. and bottom-ranked Felix Perez had identical 0-4 record. This time Mariscal E. used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Asuncion 76-66 on Saturday night. The winners were led by Victor Ramires who scored that evening 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Hugo DaCosta supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Mariscal E. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Brazilian Alexandre Duarte did not help to save the game for Felix Perez. Maxsuel Roque added 12 points for lost side. Felix Perez's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mariscal E. maintains fifth position with 1-4 record. It was Felix Perez's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Mariscal E.: A.Edegar 17+6reb+1ast, D.Hugo 15+7reb+3ast, R.Victor 13+9reb+5ast, I.Leonardo 11+3reb, D.Los Rios Junior 8+5reb, W.Herman 8+2reb+1ast
Felix Perez: D.Alexandre 14+11reb+5ast, R.Maxsuel 12+4reb, G.Emmanuel 11+1reb+3ast, G.Girett 8+2reb+2ast, J.Amarilla 7+6reb+2ast, S.Ricardo 5+2reb+3ast

Mariscal E. - Colonias G. 60-73

Another interesting game for Colonias G. (2-3) which played in Filadelfia against Mariscal E. (1-4). Fourth ranked Colonias G. had an easy win 73-60. Mariscal E. was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Nestor Lopez (-2000) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Colonias G.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Hugo DaCosta responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Edegar Alvarenga scored 7 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Colonias G. maintains fourth position with 2-3 record. Mariscal E. at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 23+8reb+4ast, N.Lopez 15+8reb, L.Ferreira 11+2reb+3ast, B.Kevin 9+6reb+3ast, A.Jeferson 6+8reb, H.Nicolas 4+3reb+1ast
Mariscal E.: R.Victor 16+5reb+2ast, D.Hugo 16+6reb+3ast, A.Edegar 7+12reb+6ast, I.Leonardo 7+2reb, D.Los Rios Junior 5+2reb, W.Herman 4+9reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - San Jose 85-76

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of San Jose (4-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Olimpia K. (5-0) 85-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Olimpia K. made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Javier Martinez (188-1978) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) added 20 points in the effort for San Jose. Olimpia K. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion San Jose keeps the second place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: R.Mercado 20+10reb+1ast, J.Martinez 14+5reb+7ast, A.Peralta 14+2reb+4ast, D.Alvarez 13+6reb, R.Edgar 11+4reb+1ast, L.Luis 6
San Jose: F.Dose 20+3reb, F.Benitez 18+7reb, S.Picton 12+7reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 8+2reb, R.Sanchez 8+3reb, B.Zanotti 6+4reb+1ast



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