LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Colonias lose to Olimpia Kings

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Asuncion where host Olimpia K. (20-2) beat league's leader Colonias (20-3) 90-85 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Colonias. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) fired 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. produced 23 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Colonias at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Olimpia K..
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. smashed 4th ranked Felix Perez in Asuncion 93-67. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds. Vincenzo Ochipinti contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 10 points and 8 rebounds for Felix Perez. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Felix Perez lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 13 games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and San Jose (#3). San Jose was defeated at home 64-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Jeremiah Wood who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Ramon Sanchez responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (20-2) keeps a position of league leader. Loser San Jose keeps the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Amambay.




Olimpia K. - Felix Perez 93-67

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. smashed 4th ranked Felix Perez in Asuncion 93-67. Olimpia K. players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Felix Perez's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Vincenzo Ochipinti (191-1999) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 10 points and 8 rebounds and added 8 points and 4 assists in the effort for Felix Perez. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Felix Perez lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: L.Adolfo 10+8reb+2ast, B.Diego 8+3reb, D.Joaquin 8+2reb+4ast, F.Diego 7, C.Augusto 7+4reb+2ast, T.Aron 6+2reb
Olimpia K.: P.Danjel 18+8reb+1ast, O.Vincenzo 15+4reb+4ast, P.Espinoza 15+5reb+2ast, G.Tobias 12+4reb+2ast, J.Martinez 12+3reb+3ast, W.Jeremiah 9+8reb+2ast

San Jose - Olimpia K. 64-76

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and San Jose (#3). San Jose was defeated at home 64-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (20-2) keeps a position of league leader. Loser San Jose keeps the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Amambay.
Top scorers:
San Jose: S.Ramon 20+6reb+1ast, F.Dose 13+4reb+4ast, M.Juan 9+3reb+1ast, V.Carlos Luis 7+8reb+3ast, S.Picton 6+6reb+1ast, G.Peralta 4+4reb
Olimpia K.: H.Charles 22+6reb, O.Vincenzo 15+3reb+3ast, E.Riveros 12+3reb+5ast, W.Jeremiah 10+15reb+5ast, R.Mercado 8+5reb+3ast, P.Alejandro 5+5reb+1ast

Olimpia K. - Colonias 90-85

The biggest surprise took place in Asuncion where host Olimpia K. (20-2) beat league's leader Colonias (20-3) 90-85 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Colonias. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) fired 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Edgar Riveros chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. produced 23 points and Alen Juarez added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Olimpia K. have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Colonias at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
Colonias: S.Diego 23+3reb+3ast, J.Alen 18+8reb+2ast, N.Lopez 13+7reb+1ast, F.Hugo 7+3reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 6+2reb+1ast, G.Sebastian 5+2reb+3ast
Olimpia K.: H.Charles 26+8reb, P.Alejandro 12+5reb+1ast, E.Riveros 12+3reb+7ast, R.Mercado 10+1reb, P.Danjel 10+1reb+3ast, O.Vincenzo 8+2reb+1ast