LNB Round 4: San Jose keep a leadership position

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated 3rd ranked Olimpia K. in Asuncion 87-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. San Jose made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Olimpia K. turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Olimpia K. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Olimpia K.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Olimpia K. at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Olimpia K. will play next round against Campo Alto trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena of Campo Alto. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Ciudad N.. It will be extra interesting game as Ciudad N. is their local rival from Asuncion.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Ciudad N. (#4) and Felix Perez (#7). Ciudad N. (2-3) won against visiting Felix Perez (1-5) 71-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Mexican Elias Martinez who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Osmar Colina who added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ciudad N. maintains fourth position with 2-3 record, which they share with Libertad A. Felix Perez lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#7) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (1-5) won against visiting Campo Alto (0-5) 83-79. The winners were led by Federico Ferreira who scored that evening 21 points. Even a double-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Daniel Perez did not help to save the game for Campo Alto. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Felix Perez left bottom position moving up to sixth place. It was Campo Alto's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Felix Perez'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 game of round 4 Ciudad N. was smashed by Libertad A. on the road 83-48.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Jorge Martinez of Libertad A..

Ciudad N. - Felix Perez 71-63

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Ciudad N. (#4) and Felix Perez (#7). Ciudad N. (2-3) won against visiting Felix Perez (1-5) 71-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Mexican Elias Martinez who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Osmar Colina who added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American center William Brooks (213, college: LA Harbor CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Ricardo Sarubi scored 21 points. Four Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ciudad N. maintains fourth position with 2-3 record, which they share with Libertad A. Felix Perez lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion San Jose.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: E.Martinez 26+6reb+5ast, C.Osmar 15+7reb+1ast, S.Lucas 13+2reb+2ast, S.Nahuel 5+2ast, D.Leon Cristian 4+6reb+1ast, B.Francisco 3
Felix Perez: S.Ricardo 21+4reb+2ast, F.Federico 16+5reb+2ast, W.Brooks 16+11reb+2ast, D.Olmedo 10+8reb, F.Marcos 0+1ast, L.Henry 0+2reb+1ast

San Jose - Olimpia K. 87-83

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Jose as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Jose defeated 3rd ranked Olimpia K. in Asuncion 87-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. San Jose made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Olimpia K. turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Olimpia K. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Olimpia K.Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. San Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Olimpia K. at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Olimpia K. will play next round against Campo Alto trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena of Campo Alto. San Jose will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Ciudad N.. It will be extra interesting game as Ciudad N. is their local rival from Asuncion.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Benitez 23+6reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 15+3reb+2ast, S.Picton 12+6reb+2ast, T.Gomez 9+3reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 8+5reb+1ast, B.Zanotti 8+6reb+1ast
Olimpia K.: E.Riveros 17+6reb+1ast, G.Araujo 17+11reb+4ast, R.Mercado 14+3reb+2ast, A.Peralta 14+5reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 10+4ast, P.Juan 5+4reb+1ast

Felix Perez - Campo Alto 83-79

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#7) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (1-5) won against visiting Campo Alto (0-5) 83-79. Felix Perez made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Federico Ferreira who scored that evening 21 points and forward Jose Barreto (185-2001) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by the former international swingman Daniel Perez (190-1984) did not help to save the game for Campo Alto. Darwinn Rivera added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Campo Alto players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Felix Perez left bottom position moving up to sixth place. It was Campo Alto's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Felix Perez'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:
Felix Perez: F.Federico 21+4reb+3ast, J.Barreto 14+8reb+1ast, G.Girett 12+6reb+1ast, G.Emmanuel 9+1reb+2ast, S.Ricardo 8+6reb+1ast, V.Diego 7+2reb+1ast
Campo Alto: D.Perez 27+11reb+4ast, R.Darwinn 13+7reb, M.Mainero 12+3reb+1ast, N.Peralta 10+6reb+3ast, O.Laconich 6+2reb+1ast, A.Sebastian 4

Libertad A. - Ciudad N. 83-48

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Libertad A. (2-3) crushed one of their biggest challengers Ciudad N. (2-3) in Asuncion 83-48 on Thursday. Libertad A. forced 22 Ciudad N. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) who scored that evening 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by Juan Marti did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. Cristian De Leon added 2 points and 10 rebounds 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. Libertad A. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Ciudad N. Libertad A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: J.Martinez 22+5reb+5ast, V.Sosa 15+3reb+4ast, D.Bareiro 12+10reb, J.Sequera 12+5reb+4ast, G.Osorio 8+8reb+2ast, L.Ljubetich 6+2reb+7ast
Ciudad N.: M.Juan 15+6reb+2ast, W.Hernan 10+1reb+1ast, C.Osmar 6+3reb+2ast, B.Francisco 4+3ast, P.Josias 4+4reb, M.Mathias 3+6reb+1ast



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