LNB Round 15 (Regular Season): Colonias hand first loss to Olimpia K.

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Olimpia K. (13-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Colonias (10-2) 113-62. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia K.'s 36. Colonias forced 20 Olimpia K. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-27 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Olimpia K.'s players. It was a good game for international center Alen Juarez (201-2000) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Diego Silva contributed with 24 points and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Alejandro Talavera answered with 13 points for Olimpia K.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Colonias have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Jose. Defending champion Olimpia K. still keeps top position with one game lost. Colonias is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Luqueno (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpia K.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Seventh-ranked Campo Alto (3-10) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Amambay (8-6) in Asuncion. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 73-70. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. Osmar Ventura helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Amambay's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Amambay have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-6 record. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Amambay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Bottom-ranked Luqueno is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to fifth ranked Felix Perez (7-6) 105-66 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Leandro Ferreira who led the winners and scored 15 points. Oscar Toro came up with 19 points for Luqueno in the defeat. 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. Felix Perez maintains fifth place with 7-6 record. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Felix Perez will meet at home San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. Luqueno will play against the league's second-placed Colonias and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 15 Ciudad N. smashed San Alfonso on the road 94-55.



Colonias - Olimpia K. 113-62

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Olimpia K. (13-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Colonias (10-2) 113-62. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia K.'s 36. Colonias forced 20 Olimpia K. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-27 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Olimpia K.'s players. It was a good game for international center Alen Juarez (201-2000) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Diego Silva contributed with 24 points and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. Alejandro Talavera answered with 13 points and Sebastian Paredes added 12 points in the effort for Olimpia K.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Colonias have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Jose. Defending champion Olimpia K. still keeps top position with one game lost. Colonias is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Luqueno (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpia K.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: A.Talavera 13+3reb+2ast, S.Paredes 12+3reb+3ast, M.Irala 7+2reb, A.Morales 7+4reb, J.Vazquez 6+3reb, M.Saldivar 6+1reb+1ast
Colonias: D.Silva 24+2reb+1ast, A.Juarez 21+5reb+3ast, S.Galarza 14+1reb, S.Givens 12+4reb+1ast, B.Flores 11+5reb+3ast, N.Tischler 10+8reb

Luqueno - Felix Perez 66-105

Bottom-ranked Luqueno is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 13th consecutive match to fifth ranked Felix Perez (7-6) 105-66 on Tuesday evening. Felix Perez outrebounded Luqueno 46-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Luqueno's players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Leandro Ferreira (184-1994) who led the winners and scored 15 points. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Oscar Toro came up with 19 points and Magno Farias added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for Luqueno in the defeat. 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. Felix Perez maintains fifth place with 7-6 record. Luqueno at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Felix Perez will meet at home San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. Luqueno will play against the league's second-placed Colonias and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Luqueno: O.Toro 19+4reb, D.Ferro 9+3reb, M.Farias 9+4reb+4ast, H.Ayala 8+3reb, F.Arca 7+3reb, S.Peralta 4+3reb+2ast
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 18+1reb+2ast, L.Ferreira 15+4reb+3ast, A.Strings 14+4reb+1ast, A.Lopez 14+3reb+2ast, A.Cardenas 12+5reb+2ast, V.Vergara 10+4reb+1ast

San Alfonso - Ciudad N. 55-94

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Ciudad N. (3-11) crushed on the road 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-8) 94-55 on Tuesday. Ciudad N. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 32. They outrebounded San Alfonso 51-34 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ciudad N. looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by San Alfonso's players. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Carlos Lopez accounted for 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Ciudad N. players scored in double figures. Guard Henry Leiva came up with 18 points and American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for San Alfonso in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ciudad N. maintains eighth place with 3-11 record. Loser San Alfonso keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
San Alfonso: H.Leiva 18+4reb+2ast, M.Roque 9+7reb, S.Moura 9+4reb+2ast, D.Holloway 9+7reb+3ast, A.Acosta 7+4reb+1ast, A.Calvo 3+1ast
Ciudad N.: C.Lopez 21+9reb+1ast, N.Peralta 17+10reb+8ast, D.Ortega 16+4reb+3ast, A.Benitez 10+4reb+1ast, A.Barreto 9+4reb+1ast, L.Bogado 7+3reb+3ast

Campo Alto - Amambay 70-73

Seventh-ranked Campo Alto (3-10) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Amambay (8-6) in Asuncion. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 73-70. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for naturalized Brazilian Edegar Alvarenga who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. Brazilian guard Osmar Ventura (190-2004) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Amambay's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) with 25 points and 8 rebounds and Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Amambay have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-6 record. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Amambay will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: G.Araujo 25+8reb, C.Morales 11+10reb+4ast, J.Marti 10+6reb+3ast, K.Godans 9+3reb+2ast, P.Caballero 8+8reb+2ast, L.Molas 6+5reb+2ast
Amambay: E.Alvarenga 24+5reb+1ast, O.Ventura 14+7reb+2ast, H.Ramos 12+3reb+3ast, V.Da Costa 10+8reb, G.Riveiro 5+4reb, V.Trindade 4+8reb+5ast