LNB Round 11 (Regular Season): San Jose beat Colonias by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 11 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd placed Colonias (5-4) to leader San Jose (9-0) 75-74 on Thursday evening. The former international forward Ramon Sanchez (194-1991) saved the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) answered with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Colonias. Undefeated San Jose have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-0 record. Colonias at the other side keep the third position with four games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Olimpia K..
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was crushed at home by 41 points 63-104 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a great evening for American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. Carlos Morales helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Henry Leiva responded with 17 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez maintains fifth place with 4-6 record. Sol de America lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine 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 Ciudad N..
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#4) and Ciudad N. (#6). Ciudad N. was defeated at home 70-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Jorge Sequera who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Juan Marti came up with 22 points and 4 assists for Ciudad N. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad maintains fourth place with 5-5 record. Loser Ciudad N. keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Libertad's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .




Colonias - San Jose 74-75

The most exciting game of round 11 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd placed Colonias (5-4) to leader San Jose (9-0) 75-74 on Thursday evening. The former international forward Ramon Sanchez (194-1991) saved the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) answered with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Andres Valencia added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Colonias. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. San Jose have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 9-0 record. Colonias at the other side keep the third position with four games lost. San Jose'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:
Colonias: D.Russell 18+5reb+4ast, E.Mijares 13+3reb+5ast, A.Valencia 12+10reb+1ast, S.Konrad 12+4reb+3ast, N.Tischler 10+3reb, J.Poisson 6+9reb+3ast
San Jose: R.Sanchez 16+7reb+3ast, D.Lowery 12+9reb, G.Belardo 12+4reb+4ast, F.Dose 9+8reb, E.Riveros 9+2reb+3ast, F.Benitez 8+5reb+1ast

Sol de America - Felix Perez 63-104

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was crushed at home by 41 points 63-104 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 40. Felix Perez forced 33 Sol de America turnovers and outrebounded them 41-25 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Guard Henry Leiva responded with 17 points and 4 assists and Alejandro Acosta scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez maintains fifth place with 4-6 record. Sol de America lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine 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 Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Sol de America: H.Leiva 17+1reb+4ast, R.Santos 9+6reb+2ast, K.Godans 8+4reb+2ast, O.Caputo 8+2reb+3ast, A.Acosta 8+8reb+4ast, A.Morales 6+1reb
Felix Perez: D.Moore 26+5reb+1ast, C.Morales 16+5reb+2ast, L.Ycassatti 14+3reb+6ast, J.Arguello 13+3reb+4ast, A.Juarez 10+5reb+1ast, E.Alvarenga 9+4reb

Ciudad N. - Libertad A. 70-84

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Libertad A. (#4) and Ciudad N. (#6). Ciudad N. was defeated at home 70-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Libertad outrebounded Ciudad N. 40-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Libertad looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Juan Marti came up with 22 points and 4 assists and Brazilian Alexander Duarte added 16 points respectively for Ciudad N. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Libertad maintains fourth place with 5-5 record. Loser Ciudad N. keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Libertad's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: J.Marti 22+4reb+4ast, A.Duarte 16+3reb+2ast, G.Girett 11+5reb+4ast, N.Escala 9+2reb, A.Barreto 6+6reb+1ast, F.Bogarin 3+2reb+3ast
Libertad A.: L.Ferreira 18+3reb+4ast, J.Sequera 17+12reb+2ast, N.Lopez 11+6reb+1ast, F.Ferreira 9+1reb, F.Mellonex 8+5reb+3ast, D.Bareiro 6+2reb+7ast