LNB Round 2 (Second Stage): Derby game ends with Colonias' defeat of Olimpia K.

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in LNB. 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 and Olimpia K.. Colonias won against visiting Olimpia K. 87-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. Strangely Olimpia K. outrebounded Colonias 44-31 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Olimpia K. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Olimpia K.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose and Felix Perez. San Jose smashed visiting Felix Perez by 23 points 97-74. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and Austin Wrighten chipped in 22 points during the contest. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 26 points and 5 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.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Campo Alto and Ciudad N.. Campo Alto smashed visiting Ciudad N. by 36 points 81-45. Jefferson Arguello notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Nelson Peralta did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. 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.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Amambay beat Ciudad N. on the road 75-66. San Alfonso won against Campo Alto on its own court 72-67. San Alfonso was outscored by Amambay in a road game 113-71.



Colonias - Olimpia K. 87-81

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Colonias and Olimpia K.. Colonias won against visiting Olimpia K. 87-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. Strangely Olimpia K. outrebounded Colonias 44-31 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Olimpia K. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Samuel Givens (198-1989, college: Drexel) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 23 points and 9 rebounds and American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) added 10 points and 17 rebounds in the effort for Olimpia K.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Colonias: S.Givens 27+12reb, P.Juan 19+8reb+3ast, S.Diego 16+3reb+2ast, R.Sarubbi 11+3reb+6ast, J.Alen 8+1reb, T.Nicolas 6+2reb
Olimpia K.: C.Hinkle 23+9reb, M.Rodney 16+3reb+2ast, M.Jorge 15+2reb+2ast, J.Wood 10+17reb+2ast, E.Pablo 8+7reb+1ast, V.Ochipinti 5+3reb

San Jose - Felix Perez 97-74

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose and Felix Perez. San Jose smashed visiting Felix Perez by 23 points 97-74. San Jose made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) chipped in 22 points during the contest. Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) scored 18 points and 7 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.
Top scorers:
San Jose: F.Dose 23+3reb+2ast, A.Wrighten 22+3reb+1ast, F.Benitez 11+4reb+1ast, G.Peralta 8+8reb+2ast, B.Raven 7+6reb+1ast, S.Picton 7+4reb
Felix Perez: D.Morrison 26+5reb+1ast, J.Strings 18+7reb+1ast, T.Aron 8+3reb, G.Fabio 6+5reb+2ast, A.Hernan 6+6reb+1ast, F.Leandro 4

Ciudad N. - Amambay 66-75

No shocking result in a game when Amambay beat Ciudad N. in Asuncion 75-66 on Thursday. notched 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Amambay's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) by the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts.
Top scorers:
Amambay: R.Gabriel 18+9reb+1ast, A.Edegar 13+6reb+3ast, V.Osmar 12+10reb+1ast, R.Hugo 9+2reb+5ast, B.Fernando 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Leonardo 7+1reb+1ast
Ciudad N.: L.Carlos 24+12reb+2ast, O.Diego 17+7reb+2ast, N.Peralta 10+4reb, M.Mathias 9+1reb+1ast, M.Thiago 3+2reb+2ast, O.Raul 2

San Alfonso - Campo Alto 72-67

San Alfonso used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Asuncion 72-67 on Friday night. San Alfonso made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Giuliano Girett did not help to save the game for Campo Alto. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for the guests.
Top scorers:
San Alfonso: A.Alejandro 20+7reb+1ast, R.Maxsuel 20+13reb+1ast, A.Benjamin 11+3reb+1ast, L.Henry 9+3reb+2ast, D.Holloway 7+3reb+1ast, M.Silvio 4+6reb+3ast
Campo Alto: G.Araujo 17+8reb+1ast, G.Giuliano 17+8reb+2ast, M.Juan 12+6reb+1ast, M.Luis 7+10reb+1ast, A.Jefferson 6+9reb, C.Pedro 5+4reb

Amambay - San Alfonso 113-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Amambay's home victory over San Alfonso 113-71 on Monday. Amambay dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 32. Amambay forced 21 San Alfonso turnovers and outrebounded them 55-24 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and supported him with 22 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Even 18 points by American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal) did not help to save the game for San Alfonso. Henry Leiva added 15 points for the guests. 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.
Top scorers:
Amambay: D.Costa Victor 23+8reb, R.Hugo 22+3reb+6ast, V.Osmar 21+16reb+5ast, R.Gabriel 19+7reb, A.Edegar 9+10reb+7ast, Y.Leonardo 8+2reb
San Alfonso: D.Holloway 18+4reb+1ast, L.Henry 15+3reb+2ast, R.Maxsuel 9+6reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 8+3reb+1ast, M.Silvio 6+4reb+2ast, A.Benjamin 6

Campo Alto - Ciudad N. 81-45

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Asuncion: Campo Alto and Ciudad N.. Campo Alto smashed visiting Ciudad N. by 36 points 81-45. Campo Alto dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 24. Campo Alto forced 21 Ciudad N. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-26 including a 19-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Even 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) did not help to save the game for Ciudad N.. added 9 points for the guests. 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.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: A.Jefferson 17+10reb, G.Araujo 15+11reb+1ast, M.Luis 14+11reb, G.Giuliano 9+4reb+2ast, M.Juan 7+2reb+1ast, G.Karl 7+5reb+3ast
Ciudad N.: N.Peralta 14+7reb+4ast, L.Carlos 9+3reb, O.Raul 5+2reb, M.Elias 5+1reb+1ast, B.Alejandro 4+2reb, M.Mathias 3+5reb+1ast