LNB Round 5 (Regular Season): Olimpia K. lose their first game against Colonias

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. (4-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Colonias (3-1) 88-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Colonias made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Colonias had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Argentinian Hans Feder stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. Colonias' coach Juan Bidarra used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. 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 San Alfonso (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Olimpia K.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Campo Alto (#7) and Felix Perez (#5). Campo Alto (2-3) won against visiting Felix Perez (2-3) 84-77. Francisco Bogarin nailed 25 points for the winning side and Jose Dos Santos accounted for 16 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for Felix Perez in the defeat. Felix Perez's coach Lucas Aballone rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Campo Alto moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Felix Perez. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
The game in Asuncion supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Amambay (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Ciudad N. (1-4). Amambay smashed Ciudad N. 80-58 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Hugo Ramos who scored 20 points. Nelson Peralta produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Amambay have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 3-2 record. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with San Alfonso. Amambay will meet Felix Perez (#6) in the next round. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Olimpia K..

In the last game of round 5 bottom-ranked San Alfonso was destroyed by San Jose on the opponent's court 100-71.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Jorge Martinez of San Jose.



Olimpia K. - Colonias 82-88

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Olimpia K. (4-1) in Asuncion on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Colonias (3-1) 88-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Olimpia K.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Colonias made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Colonias had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Argentinian Hans Feder stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. Colonias' coach Juan Bidarra used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Vincenzo Ochipinti (191-1999) scored 24 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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 San Alfonso (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Olimpia K.'s supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Colonias: H.Feder 23+7reb+1ast, D.Silva 18+6reb+3ast, G.Norbertas 15+12reb+3ast, A.Juarez 12+7reb+1ast, J.Poisson 9+8reb+5ast, L.Nestor 6+1reb
Olimpia K.: V.Ochipinti 24+2reb+1ast, T.Ihenacho 14+2reb+1ast, R.Edgar 13+1reb+7ast, J.Wood 11+12reb+4ast, M.Rodney 8+2reb+2ast, A.Peralta 6+5reb+2ast

Ciudad N. - Amambay 58-80

The game in Asuncion supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Amambay (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Ciudad N. (1-4). Amambay smashed Ciudad N. 80-58 on Tuesday. Amambay looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Hugo Ramos who scored 20 points. Eduardo Marques chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Argentinian Nelson Peralta (195-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) added 4 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Amambay have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 3-2 record. Ciudad N. at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with San Alfonso. Amambay will meet Felix Perez (#6) in the next round. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
Amambay: H.Ramos 20+3reb+3ast, G.Riveiro 14+8reb+2ast, E.Marques 11+13reb+2ast, C.Da 10+9reb+3ast, O.Ventura 7+6reb+3ast, P.Dias 6
Ciudad N.: N.Peralta 21+12reb+2ast, P.Miguel 10+4reb, G.Giuliano 8+6reb+1ast, M.Thiago 7+6reb, G.Sebastian 4+2ast, S.Jorge 4+8reb+5ast

Campo Alto - Felix Perez 84-77

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Campo Alto (#7) and Felix Perez (#5). Campo Alto (2-3) won against visiting Felix Perez (2-3) 84-77. Francisco Bogarin nailed 25 points for the winning side and Jose Dos Santos accounted for 16 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and Argentinian Fabio Gauto (190-2002) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Felix Perez in the defeat. Felix Perez's coach Lucas Aballone rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Campo Alto moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Felix Perez. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena San Jose.
Top scorers:
Campo Alto: F.Bogarin 25+2reb+2ast, S.Dos 16+10reb, R.Nicolas 12+2reb+7ast, A.Jeferson 9+7reb+4ast, A.Guillermo 8+4reb, J.Marti 8+1ast
Felix Perez: J.Luis Abeiro 23+15reb+6ast, L.Adolfo 13+3reb+2ast, G.Fabio 11+6reb+4ast, R.Maximiliano 8+3reb+2ast, R.Sarubbi 8+3reb+1ast, L.Henry 5

San Jose - San Alfonso 100-71

Very expected game in Asuncion where 8th ranked San Alfonso (1-4) was crushed by third ranked San Jose (3-1) 100-71 on Monday. San Jose outrebounded San Alfonso 41-25 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by San Alfonso's players. The best player for the winners was Robin Perry who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. Maxsuel Urnau produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and Alvaro Dominguez added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. 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. San Jose moved-up to second place, which they share with Colonias. San Alfonso lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with four games lost. They share it with Ciudad N.. San Jose'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 Jose: R.Perry 19+9reb+4ast, A.Luis 18+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 18+5reb+5ast, B.Franco 13+2reb+1ast, G.Tobias 10+2reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 6+6reb+4ast
San Alfonso: U.Maxsuel 25+5reb+3ast, D.Alvaro 12+4ast, P.Santiago 10+2reb+1ast, S.Renan 9+3reb, C.Lora-Oliver 8+5reb+1ast, M.Juan 4+7reb+4ast