LNB Round 2 of Regular Season

Jorge Sequera

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Colonias G. against Libertad A. 94-68 was the most important game of the last round. Libertad A. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. International point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) contributed with 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. Juan Poison replied with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for Colonias G.Colonias G.'s coach Juan Bidarra gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Colonias G. will play next round against strong Olimpia K. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena of Olimpia K.. Libertad A. will try to continue on its current victory against Atletico C.. It will be extra interesting game as Atletico C. is their local rival from Asuncion.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez and Atletico C.. Felix Perez won against visiting Atletico C. 86-72. The former international swingman Jose Rolon (193-2000) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Leandro Ferreira chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Felix Perez's coach Ramon Ortiz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Kyle Lamonte (191-1984, college: William Carey) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Felix Perez'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: Olimpia K. and Campo Alto. Campo Alto was smashed at home by 60 points 27-87 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Fabrizio Diaz notched 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 8 points and 5 rebounds by Guillermo Osorio did not help to save the game for Campo Alto. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for 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 Colonias G..

In the last game of round 2 San Jose smashed Sol de America on the road 111-70.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Alvaro Dominguez of San Jose.