LNB Round 3: Ciudad N. edge Campo Alto by one point

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The most exciting game of round 3 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of Campo Alto (0-4) to Ciudad N. (1-2) 73-72 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was Mexican Elias Martinez who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Lucas Saldivar chipped in 22 points. Ciudad N.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Daniel Perez (190-1984) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad A..
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#2) and Felix Perez (#6). Felix Perez was defeated at home 59-70 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Leandro Ferreira contributed with 25 points and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) answered with 8 points and 17 rebounds for Felix Perez. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colonias G.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#2) and Libertad A. (#5). Libertad A. was defeated at home 81-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Franco Benitez who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. San Jose's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Jorge Martinez with 19 points and 6 assists. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K..

In the last game of round 3 Colonias G. defeated Libertad A. in Asuncion 79-72.

Campo Alto - Ciudad N. 72-73

The most exciting game of round 3 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of Campo Alto (0-4) to Ciudad N. (1-2) 73-72 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was Mexican Elias Martinez who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Lucas Saldivar chipped in 22 points. Ciudad N.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Daniel Perez (190-1984) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and forward Martin Mainero (189-1990) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad A..
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: D.Perez 25+10reb+1ast, J.Cabrera 12+1reb+1ast, M.Mainero 11+9reb+2ast, O.Laconich 9+6reb+6ast, R.Darwinn 7+5reb, A.Sebastian 6
Ciudad N.: S.Lucas 22+1reb, E.Martinez 17+8reb+4ast, B.Francisco 11+1reb+1ast, S.Nahuel 9+3reb, W.Hernan 6+5reb+1ast, D.Leon Cristian 5+9reb+1ast

Felix Perez - Colonias G. 59-70

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#2) and Felix Perez (#6). Felix Perez was defeated at home 59-70 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Colonias G. shot 24 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Felix Perez only scored three points from the stripe. Felix Perez was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) contributed with 25 points and 5 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Four Colonias G. players scored in double figures. American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) answered with 8 points and 17 rebounds and Federico Ferreira added 18 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Felix Perez. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colonias G.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena .
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: F.Federico 18+7reb+1ast, S.Ricardo 9+5reb+2ast, W.Brooks 8+17reb+2ast, F.Marcos 6+2ast, G.Emmanuel 6+1reb, G.Girett 4+2reb
Colonias G.: L.Ferreira 25+2reb+2ast, J.Pablo Corbalan 18+8reb+6ast, M.Abraham 11+2reb+1ast, K.Sebastian 11+6reb+1ast, A.Jeferson 3+3reb, C.Rodas 2+2reb

Libertad A. - San Jose 81-88

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#2) and Libertad A. (#5). Libertad A. was defeated at home 81-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. San Jose outrebounded Libertad A. 39-28 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. San Jose's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) with 19 points and 6 assists and the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Jose's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: J.Martinez 19+1reb+6ast, G.Osorio 15+2reb, J.Sequera 12+10reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 11+5reb, L.Ljubetich 8+3reb+8ast, S.Aceval 8+1reb
San Jose: S.Picton 19+5reb+3ast, F.Benitez 16+11reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 15+3reb+1ast, F.Dose 11+3reb+1ast, B.Zanotti 8+9reb+2ast, G.Torres 5+3reb

Libertad A. - Colonias G. 72-79

There was no surprise in Asuncion where Libertad A. (1-3) was defeated by Colonias G. (4-0) 79-72 on Saturday. Colonias G. made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Luis Ljubetich (181-1987) with 21 points and 5 assists and international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libertad A.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Colonias G.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: L.Ljubetich 21+4reb+5ast, G.Osorio 14+8reb, J.Martinez 11+6reb+7ast, J.Sequera 10+8reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 8+6reb+3ast, S.Aceval 4+4reb+1ast
Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 20+8reb+7ast, L.Ferreira 17+5reb+4ast, N.Lopez 16+2reb, K.Sebastian 13+11reb+1ast, M.Abraham 7+5reb+4ast, F.Hugo 2+2reb



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