LNB Round 12 (Regular Season): San Jose lose against Olimpia K.

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated San Jose (9-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Olimpia K. (8-2) 80-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. 30 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who added 22 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Olimpia K.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) with 16 points. Olimpia K. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record behind leader San Jose. Defending champion San Jose still keeps top place with one game 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 Sol de America.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Ciudad N. (#6). Felix Perez (5-6) smashed visiting Ciudad N. (2-7) by 35 points 93-58. The winners were led by American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who scored that evening 20 points and 7 rebounds and Jefferson Arguello supported him with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Even 12 points by Francisco Bogarin did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. 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 position with 5-6 record. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#3) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was smashed at home by 38 points 63-101 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Andres Valencia who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Henry Leiva who recorded 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colonias maintains third position with 6-4 record having just three points less than leader San Jose. Loser Sol de America still closes the standings with ten games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..




Felix Perez - Ciudad N. 93-58

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#5) and Ciudad N. (#6). Felix Perez (5-6) smashed visiting Ciudad N. (2-7) by 35 points 93-58. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 34. Felix Perez forced 19 Ciudad N. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American forward Darry Moore (201-2001, college: ETBU) who scored that evening 20 points and 7 rebounds and Jefferson Arguello supported him with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Even 12 points by Francisco Bogarin did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. Juan Marti added 10 points. 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 position with 5-6 record. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: F.Bogarin 12+3reb, J.Marti 10+3reb+2ast, G.Girett 9+4reb+2ast, N.Escala 8+2reb+2ast, A.Duarte 7+3reb+1ast, A.Barreto 5+3reb
Felix Perez: D.Moore 20+7reb+1ast, A.Juarez 10+5reb+1ast, G.Araujo 10+3reb, C.Morales 10+1ast, E.Alvarenga 10+5reb+2ast, A.Baran 10+3reb

Sol de America - Colonias 63-101

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#3) and Sol de America (#7). Sol de America was smashed at home by 38 points 63-101 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 34. They outrebounded Sol de America 47-30 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sol de America's players. The best player for the winners was Andres Valencia who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Henry Leiva who recorded 17 points and Alejandro Acosta added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colonias maintains third position with 6-4 record having just three points less than leader San Jose. Loser Sol de America still closes the standings with ten games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Sol de America: H.Leiva 17+1reb+3ast, K.Godans 12+3reb+1ast, O.Caputo 8+4reb+2ast, A.Acosta 7+9reb+3ast, R.Santos 6+2reb+1ast, P.Caballero 4+3reb+3ast
Colonias: A.Valencia 28+10reb+5ast, D.Russell 23+7reb+3ast, S.Galarza 16+7reb+5ast, N.Tischler 10+5reb+1ast, E.Mijares 8+4reb+9ast, S.Konrad 8+7reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - San Jose 80-77

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated San Jose (9-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Olimpia K. (8-2) 80-77. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. 30 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who added 22 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Olimpia K.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Edgar Riveros (184-1991) with 16 points and American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpia K. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record behind leader San Jose. Defending champion San Jose still keeps top place with one game 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 Sol de America.
Top scorers:
San Jose: E.Riveros 16+3reb+3ast, G.Belardo 14+2reb+1ast, F.Dose 13+4reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 11+5reb+2ast, D.Lowery 9+10reb+2ast, A.Peralta 6+3reb+1ast
Olimpia K.: T.Farmer 22+8reb+5ast, G.Peralta 22+5reb+2ast, T.Gomez 14+9reb+1ast, R.Mercado 12+1reb+1ast, J.Cantero 3+2reb+1ast, A.Mercado 3+3reb