LNB Round 16 (Regular Season): San Jose is defeated by Colonias in a derby game

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and San Jose (#3). Colonias (11-2) won against visiting San Jose (10-3) 77-63. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Colonias' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Colonias have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-2 record having just three points less than leader Olimpia K. San Jose at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Colonias are looking forward to face San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. San Jose will play against Luqueno and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Fifth ranked Felix Perez (8-6) crushed at home 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-9) by 57 points 127-70, which is the biggest margin this round. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and Justin Strings supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Felix Perez's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points by forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) did not help to save the game for San Alfonso. Felix Perez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amambay. San Alfonso lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.




Felix Perez - San Alfonso 127-70

Fifth ranked Felix Perez (8-6) crushed at home 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-9) by 57 points 127-70, which is the biggest margin this round. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 38. They outrebounded San Alfonso 48-27 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Felix Perez players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by San Alfonso's players. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Five Felix Perez players scored in double figures. Felix Perez's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points by forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) did not help to save the game for San Alfonso. Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) added 16 points for lost side. Felix Perez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Amambay. San Alfonso lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 24+8reb+2ast, J.Strings 21+7reb+3ast, L.Adolfo 15+7reb+4ast, T.Aron 12+3reb, M.Abraham 10+2reb+4ast, F.Leandro 10+4reb+4ast
San Alfonso: L.Henry 20+3reb, D.Holloway 16+3reb+1ast, R.Maxsuel 9+7reb+1ast, C.Amaro 8+4reb+3ast, M.Silvio 6+7reb+3ast, A.Alejandro 5+1reb

Colonias - San Jose 77-63

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and San Jose (#3). Colonias (11-2) won against visiting San Jose (10-3) 77-63. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Jose. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Colonias players scored in double figures. Colonias' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Colonias have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-2 record having just three points less than leader Olimpia K. San Jose at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Colonias are looking forward to face San Alfonso (#6) in the next round. San Jose will play against Luqueno and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Colonias: S.Givens 20+14reb+5ast, P.Juan 17+7reb+2ast, R.Sarubbi 12+1reb+3ast, S.Diego 12+4reb+3ast, J.Alen 6+6reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 5+2reb+1ast
San Jose: A.Wrighten 17+6reb+1ast, F.Benitez 13+10reb+3ast, B.Raven 11+7reb, S.Picton 9+3reb+1ast, S.Ramon 8+2reb, F.Dose 3+2reb+3ast