LNB Round 6 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Felix Perez's defeat of Ciudad N.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Ciudad N. (#4). Ciudad N. was defeated at home 65-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Felix Perez made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Uruguayan guard Hernan Alvarez (182-1999) who led his team to a victory with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Ciudad N.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez maintains third position with 3-2 record having six points less than leader Olimpia K. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Felix Perez are looking forward to face league's second-placed Amambay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ciudad N. will play against Guairena and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#1) and Campo Alto (#3). Olimpia K. (8-0) smashed visiting Campo Alto (4-4) by 17 points 102-85. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jeremiah Wood chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Olimpia K.'s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Kal Godans with 29 points. Undefeated Olimpia K. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the third place with four games lost.
An interesting game for Olimpia K. (8-0) which played road game in against 4th ranked San Alfonso (2-5). Top-ranked Olimpia K. had an easy win 112-70. Jeremiah Wood notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Nicolas Reyero did not help to save the game for San Alfonso. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Olimpia K. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted San Alfonso keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Luqueno. Olimpia K. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Alfonso will play against Luqueno (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Campo Alto smashed Central on the road 79-54. Amambay lost to defending champion San Jose on its own court 67-99. Winless Guairena lost to undefeated San Jose in Asuncion 57-84. Colonias rolled over Central at home 151-45.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 26 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists by Alen Juarez of Colonias.



Central - Campo Alto 54-79

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Campo Alto (4-4) crushed on the road bottom-ranked Central (0-8) 79-54 on Friday. Campo Alto outrebounded Central 47-34 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Campo Alto especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Guard Henry Leiva notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Campo Alto players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Alan Penzkofer did not help to save the game for Central. Miguel Gomez added 15 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. Newly promoted Campo Alto maintains third position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Olimpia K. Central at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: H.Leiva 16+5reb+5ast, O.Caputo 13+5reb, P.Leopoldino 13+8reb+3ast, P.Caballero 10+3reb, J.Arguello 8+12reb+1ast, I.Mendez 6+2reb+1ast
Central: M.Gomez 15+3reb+3ast, B.Espinola 12+2reb, A.Penzkofer 12+10reb+4ast, T.Rodriguez 6+12reb+1ast, E.Acosta 4+3reb, M.Jesus 3

Ciudad N. - Felix Perez 65-76

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Ciudad N. (#4). Ciudad N. was defeated at home 65-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Felix Perez made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Uruguayan guard Hernan Alvarez (182-1999) who led his team to a victory with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Ciudad N.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez maintains third position with 3-2 record having six points less than leader Olimpia K. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Felix Perez are looking forward to face league's second-placed Amambay in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ciudad N. will play against Guairena and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: F.Gauto 19+6reb+1ast, H.Alvarez 14+7reb+8ast, S.Porta 12+6reb+2ast, A.Mercado 9+4reb+2ast, L.Ferreira 8+4reb+1ast, O.Rolon 8+6reb
Ciudad N.: G.Girett 19+7reb+3ast, N.Peralta 16+8reb+1ast, A.Barreto 9+5reb+1ast, T.Martinez 7+5reb+1ast, S.Ochipinti 6+2reb+3ast, E.Martinez 5+5reb+4ast

San Alfonso - Olimpia K. 70-112

An interesting game for Olimpia K. (8-0) which played road game in against 4th ranked San Alfonso (2-5). Top-ranked Olimpia K. had an easy win 112-70. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 30. Olimpia K. forced 19 San Alfonso turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by San Alfonso's players. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Argentinian guard Nicolas Reyero (183-2004) did not help to save the game for San Alfonso. The former international Maxsuel Roque added 12 points and 9 rebounds. 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 eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted San Alfonso keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Luqueno. Olimpia K. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Alfonso will play against Luqueno (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: J.Wood 22+5reb+4ast, D.Draper 21+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 18+5reb+6ast, A.Peralta 16+5reb+2ast, R.Mercado 13+4reb+3ast, W.Burgos 9+4reb+2ast
San Alfonso: N.Reyero 16+3reb+5ast, S.Moura 13+8reb+1ast, M.Roque 12+9reb+2ast, F.Nunes 8+1reb, U.Caceres 8+3reb, D.Ortiz 6+11reb+1ast

Amambay - San Jose 67-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Amambay's (4-2) home loss to top-ranked San Jose (7-0) 67-99 on Saturday. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Amambay's 24 and made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. San Jose had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. International forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) notched 13 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five San Jose players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by guard Leonardo Ycassatti (188-2003) did not help to save the game for Amambay. Hugo Ramos added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. San Jose have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-0 record. Newly promoted Amambay keeps the second place with two 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 Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
San Jose: G.Peralta 16+5reb, J.Medina 13+2reb+3ast, F.Benitez 13+8reb+1ast, S.Picton 11+1reb, F.Dose 10+4reb+3ast, R.Sanchez 10+5reb
Amambay: L.Ycassatti 19+6reb+3ast, A.Dominguez 14, E.Alvarenga 11+2reb+1ast, H.Ramos 8+6reb+5ast, G.Riveiro 6+7reb+3ast, G.Ferrari 4+4reb

Olimpia K. - Campo Alto 102-85

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#1) and Campo Alto (#3). Olimpia K. (8-0) smashed visiting Campo Alto (4-4) by 17 points 102-85. Olimpia K. made 27-of-35 charity shots (77.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Campo Alto was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American-Mexican forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Five Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Olimpia K.'s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Kal Godans with 29 points and Brazilian center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Olimpia K. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: D.Draper 21+8reb+1ast, F.Diaz 16+2reb+6ast, J.Wood 13+7reb+7ast, E.Riveros 12+2reb+5ast, R.Mercado 12+3reb, J.Martinez 11+6reb+4ast
Campo Alto: K.Godans 29+1reb+1ast, J.Arguello 15+4reb+3ast, P.Leopoldino 11+14reb+1ast, C.Dos Santos 8+3reb, C.Zarza 7+1reb+5ast, P.Caballero 6+2reb+1ast

San Jose - Guairena 84-57

Rather predictable result when top-ranked San Jose (7-0) rolled over bottom-ranked Guairena (0-6) in Asuncion 84-57 on Monday. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Guairena's 22. They outrebounded Guairena 48-25 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international guard Antonio Montiel (188-2005) notched 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by Diego Ortega did not help to save the game for Guairena. Yinde Amado added 16 points and 5 rebounds. San Jose have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-0 record. Newly promoted Guairena still closes the standings with six 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 Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
San Jose: A.Montiel 21+6reb+1ast, G.Peralta 17+8reb+3ast, J.Sequera 13+6reb+3ast, J.Medina 7+6reb+2ast, N.Paletta 7+2reb+3ast, F.Fernandez 5
Guairena: D.Ortega 24+8reb, Y.Amado 16+5reb+2ast, L.Molas 8+2ast, L.Davalos 5+7reb+4ast, J.Cisneros 4+2reb+5ast, E.Rodriguez 0+1reb+1ast

Colonias - Central 151-45

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Central (0-8) was outscored by second ranked Colonias (7-1) in Asuncion 151-45 on Sunday. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 112 of its points in the paint compared to Central's 16. Colonias forced 23 Central turnovers and outrebounded them 52-19 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 42 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Central's players. International center Alen Juarez (201-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Hugo Flores supported him with 23 points, 7 assists and 6 steals. Five Colonias players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by Tobias Rodriguez did not help to save the game for Central. Alan Penzkofer added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Colonias have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader Olimpia K. Newly promoted Central still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Colonias: A.Juarez 26+12reb+6ast, H.Flores 23+4reb+7ast, S.Konrad 22+4reb+8ast, R.Sarubbi 19+6reb+5ast, R.Rodriguez 16+10reb+4ast, B.Flores 15+4reb+4ast
Central: T.Rodriguez 10+5reb+3ast, A.Penzkofer 6+6reb+4ast, A.Lezcano 5, S.Bogado 4+2reb+1ast, J.Matias 4+2ast, I.Troche 3