LNB Round 13 (Regular Season): Felix Perez edge Libertad by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 13 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Libertad (5-6) to fifth ranked Felix Perez (6-6) 76-73 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertad A.. Felix Perez made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The former international Ricardo Sarubbi (-1998) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Felix Perez have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Libertad at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Felix Perez will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Sol de America (#7). Olimpia K. (9-2) crushed visiting Sol de America (0-11) by 51 points 101-50. Worth to mention a great performance of Dante Dick who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Fabio Gauto contributed with 22 points for the winners. Octavio Caputo answered with 9 points and 10 rebounds for Sol de America. 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. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-2 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Olimpia K.'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: Colonias (#3) and Ciudad N. (#6). Ciudad N. was crushed at home by 36 points 61-97 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Edwin Mijares stepped up and scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. At the losing side Giuliano Girett responded with 15 points and 4 assists. 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 place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Ciudad N. lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad.

The best stats of 13th round was 16 points and 11 rebounds by Dwayne Russell of Colonias.



Libertad A. - Felix Perez 73-76

The most exciting game of round 13 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Libertad (5-6) to fifth ranked Felix Perez (6-6) 76-73 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertad A.. Felix Perez made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The former international Ricardo Sarubbi (-1998) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Felix Perez and five Libertad players scored in double figures. Felix Perez have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Libertad at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Felix Perez will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Libertad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias.
Top scorers:
Libertad A.: J.Sequera 17+7reb+4ast, F.Mellonex 14+3reb+4ast, N.Lopez 12+8reb+2ast, D.Bareiro 12+13reb+1ast, L.Ferreira 11+3reb+4ast, E.Martinez 5+3reb+1ast
Felix Perez: R.Sarubbi 19+7reb+7ast, D.Moore 15+6reb+1ast, C.Morales 14+6reb+4ast, L.Ycassatti 12+5reb+1ast, A.Juarez 8+3reb+1ast, G.Araujo 5+2reb+1ast

Olimpia K. - Sol de America 101-50

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Sol de America (#7). Olimpia K. (9-2) crushed visiting Sol de America (0-11) by 51 points 101-50. Olimpia K. outrebounded Sol de America 49-31 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpia K. players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Sol de America's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Dante Dick who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Octavio Caputo answered with 9 points and 10 rebounds and Pedro Caballero (-2000) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sol de America. 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. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-2 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Sol de America at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Olimpia K.'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: P.Caballero 11+7reb+2ast, O.Caputo 9+10reb+2ast, S.Benitez 8+4reb, A.Acosta 5+2reb+1ast, K.Godans 5+1reb+2ast, O.Villalba 3+1reb
Olimpia K.: F.Gauto 22+2reb, D.Dick 17+5reb+4ast, A.Calvo 12+4reb+1ast, N.Peralta 9+2reb+2ast, A.Lopez 8+7reb+1ast, F.Caballero 7+3reb+3ast

Ciudad N. - Colonias 61-97

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#3) and Ciudad N. (#6). Ciudad N. was crushed at home by 36 points 61-97 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 36. They outrebounded Ciudad N. 51-32 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-1992) stepped up and scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and American forward Dwayne Russell (203-1998, college: St.Thomas, FL) chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and Francisco Bogarin scored 12 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 place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Ciudad N. lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Libertad.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: G.Girett 15+3reb+4ast, F.Bogarin 12+3reb+2ast, J.Marti 11+5reb+1ast, C.Deleon 9+7reb+1ast, N.Escala 6+2reb+1ast, M.Saldivar 4
Colonias: D.Russell 16+11reb, A.Valencia 14+6reb, E.Mijares 12+7reb+9ast, J.Poisson 10+5reb+3ast, S.Galarza 9+5reb+5ast, S.Konrad 8+2reb+2ast