LNB Round 12 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with San Jose'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: San Jose (#3) and Ciudad N. (#8). Ciudad N. was smashed at home by 20 points 57-77 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. San Jose made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who led his team to a victory with 18 points. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. San Jose's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carlos Lopez replied with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Ciudad N.San Jose (9-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Colonias. Ciudad N. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten 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 Felix Perez.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and Felix Perez (#4). Colonias (9-2) smashed visiting Felix Perez (6-4) by 18 points 84-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Felix Perez. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Samuel Givens who added 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) with 19 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Colonias maintains second position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Olimpia K., which they share with San Jose. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .
LNB top team - Olimpia K. (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Amambay (5-6) in Asuncion 97-73. The winners were led by Rodney Mercado who scored that evening 22 points and 6 rebounds. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Hugo Ramos did not help to save the game for Amambay. 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 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-0 record. Loser Amambay keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..

In the last game of round 12 winless Luqueno was beaten by Campo Alto on the road 75-65.



Campo Alto - Luqueno 75-65

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Campo Alto (3-8) beat bottom-ranked Luqueno (0-10) in Asuncion 75-65 on Monday. The winners were led by guard Karl Godans (190) who scored that evening 16 points and 5 rebounds and Juan Marti supported him with 16 points. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Donatto Ferro did not help to save the game for Luqueno. Joao Lima added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Newly promoted Campo Alto maintains seventh position with 3-8 record. Loser Luqueno still closes the standings with ten games lost. Campo Alto will meet higher ranked San Alfonso (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Luqueno will play against Amambay and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: K.Godans 16+5reb+1ast, J.Marti 16+4reb+2ast, G.Araujo 12+4reb+2ast, L.Molas 10+1reb, C.Morales 8+8reb+5ast, P.Caballero 7+8reb+2ast
Luqueno: D.Ferro 17+4reb+4ast, J.Lima 9+7reb, S.Aguilera 9+1reb, L.Sosa 8+4reb, S.Peralta 7+1reb+2ast, N.Escala 5+6reb

Olimpia K. - Amambay 97-73

LNB top team - Olimpia K. (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Amambay (5-6) in Asuncion 97-73. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Amambay's 34. Olimpia K. had a 42-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Amambay's players. The winners were led by the former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) who scored that evening 22 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) supported him with 20 points. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Hugo Ramos did not help to save the game for Amambay. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) added 21 points and 8 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 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-0 record. Loser Amambay keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: R.Mercado 22+6reb, C.Hinkle 20+3reb+3ast, D.Purifoy 13+6reb+1ast, V.Ochipinti 10+3reb+3ast, E.Riveros 9+2reb+6ast, A.Talavera 9+1reb+3ast
Amambay: O.Ventura 21+8reb+1ast, H.Ramos 19+7reb+5ast, G.Riveiro 13+6reb+1ast, E.Alvarenga 8+5reb, V.Da Costa 6+8reb+1ast, D.Paulo 4+2reb+1ast

Ciudad N. - San Jose 57-77

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#3) and Ciudad N. (#8). Ciudad N. was smashed at home by 20 points 57-77 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. San Jose made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) who led his team to a victory with 18 points. Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. San Jose's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carlos Lopez replied with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Elias Martinez added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Ciudad N.San Jose (9-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Colonias. Ciudad N. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten 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 Felix Perez.
Top scorers:
San Jose: G.Peralta 18+3reb+2ast, S.Picton 13+9reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 11+5reb+5ast, A.Wrighten 10+2reb, J.Medina 7+4reb+1ast, G.Aliende 7+7reb+5ast
Ciudad N.: C.Lopez 14+8reb+1ast, R.Ocampos 14+3reb, N.Peralta 8+6reb+2ast, E.Martinez 7+6reb+4ast, D.Ortega 5+5reb, T.Martinez 5+3reb+2ast

Colonias - Felix Perez 84-66

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and Felix Perez (#4). Colonias (9-2) smashed visiting Felix Perez (6-4) by 18 points 84-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Felix Perez. They outrebounded Felix Perez 37-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Juan Poisson (198-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) who added 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) with 19 points and Anthony Strings scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Colonias maintains second position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Olimpia K., which they share with San Jose. Felix Perez at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Colonias' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion .
Top scorers:
Colonias: J.Poisson 26+10reb+2ast, S.Givens 15+11reb+3ast, A.Juarez 11+2reb+1ast, D.Silva 11+9reb+2ast, N.Lopez 5, F.Bogarin 5+1reb+1ast
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 19+4reb+1ast, A.Strings 16+7reb, N.Peralta 11+4reb+1ast, A.Cardenas 4+3reb+2ast, A.Lopez 3+1ast, H.Alvarez 3+2reb+2ast