LNB Round 1: Ciudad N. is defeated by San Jose

The Regular Season in LNB just started. 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 and Ciudad N.. San Jose crushed visiting Ciudad N. by 67 points 120-53. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 26. They outrebounded Ciudad N. 61-27 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Ciudad N.'s players. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners and Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). At the losing side Nahuel Scala responded with 17 points. 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'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. and Campo Alto. Olimpia K. crushed visiting Campo Alto by 33 points 104-71. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Alejandro Peralta accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Campo Alto in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. and Felix Perez. Felix Perez was crushed at home by 43 points 44-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Guillermo Araujo fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. William Brooks produced 8 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..

In the last two games of round 1 San Jose won against Campo Alto on the opponent's court 86-68. Libertad A. managed to outperform Felix Perez in a home game 69-64.

San Jose - Ciudad N. 120-53

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose and Ciudad N.. San Jose crushed visiting Ciudad N. by 67 points 120-53. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 26. They outrebounded Ciudad N. 61-27 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Ciudad N.'s players. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners and Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Five San Jose players scored in double figures. At the losing side Nahuel Scala responded with 17 points and Mexican Elias Martinez scored 12 points. 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'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: F.Dose 25+11reb+3ast, V.Ochipinti 21+2reb, F.Benitez 20+8reb+4ast, J.Alen 10+9reb+2ast, S.Picton 10+7reb+3ast, R.Sanchez 8+6reb+1ast
Ciudad N.: S.Nahuel 17+3reb, E.Martinez 12+1reb+2ast, G.Samuel 11, S.Lucas 3+1ast, M.Mathias 2+2reb, B.Francisco 2+1ast

Olimpia K. - Campo Alto 104-71

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. and Campo Alto. Olimpia K. crushed visiting Campo Alto by 33 points 104-71. Olimpia K. forced 28 Campo Alto turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Campo Alto's players. Campo Alto was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and the former international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-1991, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Swingman Oscar Laconich (184-1986) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Hugo Paredes (198-1984) added 18 points respectively for Campo Alto in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: G.Araujo 22+8reb+3ast, E.Riveros 18+1reb+2ast, R.Mercado 16+6reb+1ast, S.Galarza 15+1reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 9+1reb+9ast, A.Peralta 9+8reb+11ast
Campo Alto: H.Paredes 18+3reb+1ast, O.Laconich 15+5reb+3ast, V.Mauricio 11+5reb+1ast, J.Cabrera 8+3reb+1ast, M.Mainero 7+1reb+3ast, Q.Ricardo 4+1reb

Felix Perez - Olimpia K. 44-87

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. and Felix Perez. Felix Perez was crushed at home by 43 points 44-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Olimpia K. made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 35 Felix Perez turnovers. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) chipped in 15 points. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) produced 8 points and 11 rebounds and Henry Leiva added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad A..
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: G.Araujo 15+6reb, E.Riveros 15+3reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 12+1reb+3ast, R.Mercado 11+4reb, F.Mellone 10+2reb+2ast, A.Lopez 8+7reb
Felix Perez: L.Henry 13+5reb, W.Brooks 8+11reb, V.Diego 6+7reb, D.Olmedo 4, G.Girett 4+8reb+1ast, F.Federico 4+2reb+3ast

Campo Alto - San Jose 68-86

Rather expected game in Asuncion where Campo Alto was defeated by San Jose 86-68 on Thursday. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 34. They outrebounded Campo Alto 46-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) fired 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Jose Cabrera (-1990) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Benitez 21+9reb+2ast, S.Picton 12+8reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 10+7reb+1ast, F.Dose 10+2reb+5ast, M.Juan 8+5reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 8+1reb+3ast
Campo Alto: O.Laconich 17+1reb+3ast, J.Cabrera 13+4reb+4ast, N.Peralta 10+12reb+5ast, H.Paredes 10+5reb+1ast, A.Sebastian 4+1reb, M.Mainero 4+3reb+1ast

Libertad A. - Felix Perez 69-64

Rather predictable result in Asuncion where Libertad A. defeated Felix Perez 69-64 on Monday. Libertad A. forced 21 Felix Perez turnovers. The former international power forward Edison Ortiz (197-1982) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Federico Ferreira added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Libertad A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: J.Martinez 14+5reb+3ast, E.Ortiz 12+13reb+3ast, S.Aceval 11+4reb, D.Bareiro 9+8reb+4ast, L.Ljubetich 9+2reb+4ast, G.Osorio 9+2reb
Felix Perez: W.Brooks 19+16reb+5ast, F.Federico 18+5reb+3ast, D.Alexandre 10+5reb, G.Emmanuel 8+1ast, V.Diego 4+2reb+1ast, L.Henry 3



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