LNB Round 14 (Regular Season): Olimpia K. edge Felix Perez by three points

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Fifth-ranked Felix Perez (6-6) made lots of trouble for top-ranked Olimpia K. (13-0) in Asuncion on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 102-99. However their fans expected much easier game. Olimpia K. made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. 28 personal fouls committed by Felix Perez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) who scored 22 points. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Felix Perez's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Olimpia K. have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-0 record. Felix Perez lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games 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 Colonias.
Bottom-ranked Luqueno (0-12) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-48 loss to eighth ranked Ciudad N. (2-11) in Asuncion. Diego Ortega orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Carlos Lopez contributed with 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Argentinian point guard Santiago Peralta (183-2000) replied with 7 points and 4 assists for Luqueno. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciudad N. maintains eighth position with 2-11 record. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Ciudad N. will play against higher ranked San Alfonso (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Luqueno will play against Felix Perez and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Amambay (7-6) outscored 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-7) 119-72 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Alfonso. Osmar Ventura had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Amambay's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Desmond Holloway responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Amambay moved-up to fourth place. Loser San Alfonso keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Amambay will meet Campo Alto (#7) in the next round. San Alfonso will play against Ciudad N. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Amambay - San Alfonso 119-72

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Amambay (7-6) outscored 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-7) 119-72 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Alfonso. Amambay dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 34. They outrebounded San Alfonso 56-39 including 21 on the offensive glass. Amambay looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by San Alfonso's players. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Victor Trindade chipped in 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Amambay's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Maxsuel Roque produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Amambay and four San Alfonso players scored in double figures. Amambay moved-up to fourth place. Loser San Alfonso keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Amambay will meet Campo Alto (#7) in the next round. San Alfonso will play against Ciudad N. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Amambay: O.Ventura 21+10reb+3ast, V.Da Costa 20+9reb+2ast, V.Trindade 19+11reb+4ast, G.Riveiro 14+7reb+3ast, L.Arevalo 12+1reb, H.Ramos 11+3reb+6ast
San Alfonso: D.Holloway 22+7reb, H.Leiva 17+4reb+4ast, M.Roque 13+12reb+4ast, S.Moura 10+2reb+2ast, F.Nunes 5+1reb+3ast, A.Acosta 3+6reb+4ast

Ciudad N. - Luqueno 77-48

Bottom-ranked Luqueno (0-12) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-48 loss to eighth ranked Ciudad N. (2-11) in Asuncion. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Luqueno's 24. They outrebounded Luqueno 49-32 including a 40-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diego Ortega orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Carlos Lopez contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Ciudad N. players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Santiago Peralta (183-2000) replied with 7 points and 4 assists and Joao Lima added 2 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Luqueno. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ciudad N. maintains eighth position with 2-11 record. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Ciudad N. will play against higher ranked San Alfonso (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Luqueno will play against Felix Perez and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ciudad N.: C.Lopez 20+10reb+1ast, D.Ortega 18+13reb+2ast, R.Ocampos 13+1reb+3ast, E.Martinez 12+4reb+2ast, N.Peralta 9+13reb+4ast, A.Barreto 3+3reb+1ast
Luqueno: S.Aguilera 10, S.Peralta 7+4reb+4ast, A.Healy 6+2reb+1ast, O.Toro 5+2reb, H.Ayala 5+1reb, M.Farias 3+3reb+1ast

Felix Perez - Olimpia K. 99-102

Fifth-ranked Felix Perez (6-6) made lots of trouble for top-ranked Olimpia K. (13-0) in Asuncion on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 102-99. However their fans expected much easier game. Olimpia K. made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. 28 personal fouls committed by Felix Perez helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) who scored 22 points. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan guard Hernan Alvarez (182-1999) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Felix Perez's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpia K. have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-0 record. Felix Perez lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games 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 Colonias.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: C.Hinkle 22+4reb+1ast, R.Mercado 19+1reb+1ast, E.Riveros 13+2reb, J.Wood 12+5reb+5ast, V.Ochipinti 11+4reb, A.Peralta 9+1reb+1ast
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 30+7reb+4ast, H.Alvarez 20+5reb+6ast, A.Strings 18+8reb+1ast, N.Peralta 9+2reb+1ast, L.Ferreira 6, A.Mercado 6+1reb+1ast