LNB Round 5: Atletico C. beat Campo Alto by one after a very close game- April 28, 2023
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Felix Perez - Colonias G. 70-75 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#5) and Felix Perez (#4). Felix Perez was defeated at home 70-75 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Colonias G. outrebounded Felix Perez 35-21 including 20 on the defensive glass. American forward Aseem Luckey (206, college: Grayson County) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Juan Poison chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Colonias G. players scored in double figures. The former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Ricardo Sarubi produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists. Colonias G. (2-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez and Atletico C. Colonias G.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Atletico C.. Top scorers: Colonias G.: A.Luckey 19+13reb+1ast, P.Juan 14+9reb+3ast, S.Pierotti 14+3reb+5ast, S.Galarza 10+3reb+1ast, T.Nicolas 9+4reb, N.Peralta 7+2reb+1ast Felix Perez: L.Ferreira 23+6reb+3ast, J.Rolon 15+4reb+1ast, S.Ricardo 13+3reb+10ast, V.Mauricio 8+2reb+1ast, G.Emmanuel 4+1ast, B.Alejandro 3+3reb+1ast San Jose - Libertad A. 88-72 Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#2) and Libertad A. (#3). San Jose (5-0) crushed visiting Libertad A. (3-2) by 16 points 88-72. San Jose made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Argentinian forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) nailed 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) accounted for 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Adolfo Lopez (199-1989) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) added 12 points and 7 assists respectively for Libertad A. in the defeat. Five San Jose and four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. San Jose have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Olimpia K. Loser Libertad A. keeps the third place with two games lost. 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: San Jose: F.Benitez 19+9reb+4ast, F.Dose 17+11reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 14+6reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 14+3reb+1ast, T.Gomez 11+2reb+1ast, E.Riveros 5+2reb Libertad A.: A.Lopez 16+7reb, R.Mercado 15+3reb+1ast, F.Mellonex 14+4reb, J.Martinez 12+3reb+7ast, J.Sequera 9+4reb, D.Bareiro 4+6reb+2ast Olimpia K. - Sol de America 84-51 No shocking result in a game when leader Olimpia K. (5-0) crushed bottom-ranked Sol de America (0-5) in Asuncion 84-51 on Thursday. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 28. They outrebounded Sol de America 47-22 including a 37-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Abraham Mercado nailed 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American guard Christian Alaekwe (193, college: St.Thomas, TX) accounted for 20 points. Juan Marti came up with 20 points and Octavio Caputo added 10 points respectively for Sol de America in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Olimpia K.. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with San Jose. Sol de America lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose. Top scorers: Olimpia K.: C.Alaekwe 20+4reb+1ast, M.Abraham 15+7reb+4ast, N.Lopez 8+5reb, G.Peralta 8+6reb+1ast, A.Ivan 7, F.Aquino 6+1reb Sol de America: M.Juan 20+4reb, C.Octavio 10+3reb+1ast, J.Marti 6, E.Nicolas 6+5reb+1ast, R.Marcos 5+2reb+2ast, S.Benitez 2+1reb Atletico C. - Campo Alto 65-64 The most exciting game of round 5 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Campo Alto (1-4) to sixth ranked Atletico C. (2-3) 65-64 on Thursday evening. American guard Corey Lamonte (191-1998) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import point guard Keenan Smith (184-1990, college: East-West) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international forward Nelson Peralta (198-1988) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Darwinn Rivera added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Campo Alto. Five Atletico C. and four Campo Alto players scored in double figures. Atletico C. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez and Colonias G. Campo Alto at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Atletico C.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias G.. Top scorers: Atletico C.: V.Sosa 15+3reb+1ast, K.Smith 14+4reb+3ast, L.Corey 12+11reb+7ast, A.Alejandro 12+7reb, O.Diego 10+7reb+1ast, D.Jara 2+9reb Campo Alto: O.Laconich 18+5reb+2ast, N.Peralta 17+10reb+3ast, R.Darwinn 13+10reb+3ast, M.Mainero 12+7reb+1ast, A.Fabrizio 2+5reb, R.Orue 1+1reb+2ast Tags : COREY LAMONTE, ATLETICO COLEGIALES, PARAGUAYAN BASKETBALL |
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