LNB Round 19 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 19 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Amambay (9-7) by fourth ranked Felix Perez (10-6) who outscored them by 15 points 84-69 in the game for the fourth place. It ended the four-game winning streak of Amambay. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Amambay's 30. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) helped adding 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. Amambay at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and Campo Alto (#7). Colonias (14-2) won against visiting Campo Alto (4-12) 77-65. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Nicolas Tischler accounted for 9 points and 12 rebounds. Colonias' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Campo Alto in the defeat. Colonias have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost.
LNB top team - Olimpia K. (15-1) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Luqueno (0-16) in Asuncion 121-75. Jorge Martinez fired 21 points and 5 assists for the winners. Santiago Peralta produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. Luqueno lost their sixteenth game in a row. They still close the standings.

In the last game of round 19 San Alfonso was destroyed by San Jose on the opponent's court 114-49.



Amambay - Felix Perez 69-84

The most interesting game of round 19 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Amambay (9-7) by fourth ranked Felix Perez (10-6) who outscored them by 15 points 84-69 in the game for the fourth place. It ended the four-game winning streak of Amambay. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Amambay's 30. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) helped adding 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Felix Perez have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. Amambay at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: J.Strings 30+8reb+2ast, D.Morrison 22+7reb+2ast, B.Diego 8+2reb+1ast, F.Leandro 7+3reb+2ast, A.Hernan 6+7reb+6ast, M.Abraham 4+2reb+3ast
Amambay: R.Hugo 19+3reb+3ast, V.Osmar 18+7reb+4ast, D.Costa Victor 11+5reb, R.Gabriel 8+7reb+1ast, A.Edegar 5+6reb+3ast, A.Luis 3+1reb

Colonias - Campo Alto 77-65

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias (#2) and Campo Alto (#7). Colonias (14-2) won against visiting Campo Alto (4-12) 77-65. Colonias made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Campo Alto's players. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. accounted for 9 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Colonias' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and Colombian Carlos Morales (192-2001) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Campo Alto in the defeat. Colonias have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader Olimpia K. Newly promoted Campo Alto keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Colonias: K.Sebastian 15+5reb+2ast, S.Diego 13+3reb+3ast, G.Sebastian 12+3reb+1ast, J.Alen 10+2reb, T.Nicolas 9+12reb, F.Benjamin 7+3reb+2ast
Campo Alto: G.Araujo 25+7reb+2ast, C.Morales 11+8reb+1ast, M.Juan 8+5reb+1ast, A.Jefferson 7+9reb+1ast, C.Pedro 6+2reb, M.Luis 4+2reb

San Jose - San Alfonso 114-49

Rather expected game in Asuncion where 6th ranked San Alfonso (5-11) was crushed by third ranked San Jose (12-4) 114-49 on Monday. San Jose outrebounded San Alfonso 60-34 including a 43-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by San Alfonso's players. fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Alejandro Acosta produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. San Jose maintains third place with 12-4 record having just three points less than leader Olimpia K. San Alfonso lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
San Jose: S.Ramon 23+8reb+6ast, A.Guillermo 17+3reb+2ast, G.Peralta 15+11reb+2ast, B.Raven 14+10reb+4ast, S.Jorge 8+4reb+2ast, F.Dose 8+11reb+3ast
San Alfonso: A.Alejandro 13+6reb+2ast, D.Holloway 7+5reb+2ast, R.Maxsuel 7+5reb+1ast, M.Silvio 6+3reb+1ast, P.Alan 6+2reb, A.Benjamin 6+3reb+3ast

Olimpia K. - Luqueno 121-75

LNB top team - Olimpia K. (15-1) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Luqueno (0-16) in Asuncion 121-75. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Luqueno's 40. Olimpia K. forced 21 Luqueno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Luqueno's players. fired 21 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Santiago Peralta produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-1 record. Luqueno lost their sixteenth game in a row. They still close the standings.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: M.Jorge 21+3reb+5ast, C.Hinkle 19+3reb, D.Purifoy 12+8reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 11+1reb+1ast, S.Mateo 11+4reb+1ast, T.Alejandro 10+1reb+4ast
Luqueno: P.Santiago 17+5reb+2ast, H.Alan 13+1reb, T.Oscar 13+3reb+1ast, G.Luca 10+4reb+1ast, F.Donatto 8+3reb+2ast, A.Fabrizio 8+5reb