LNB Round 6 (Regular Season): Olimpia K. keep a leadership position

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. defeated 7th ranked Ciudad N. in Asuncion 96-85. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 24. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American guard Tyree Ihenacho (193-2002, college: Washington, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Olimpia K.'s coach Javier Martinez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) who recorded 24 points. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ciudad N. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with San Alfonso. Ciudad N. will play next round against strong Felix Perez trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Felix Perez. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked San Alfonso on the road.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#3) and Campo Alto (#5). San Jose (4-1) smashed visiting Campo Alto (2-4) by 18 points 86-68. It was a good game for international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Robin Perry contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) replied with 22 points for Campo Alto. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Jose moved-up to second place, which they share with Colonias. Campo Alto at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. San Jose will play against Amambay (#5) in the next round. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Colonias.
The game in Asuncion supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Amambay (3-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Felix Perez (3-3). Felix Perez smashed Amambay 99-74 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Amambay. Juan Luis Abeiro had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Eduardo Marques with 21 points and 9 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. Felix Perez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Amambay. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..

In the last game of round 6 bottom-ranked San Alfonso was crushed by Colonias in Asuncion 104-60.



San Jose - Campo Alto 86-68

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#3) and Campo Alto (#5). San Jose (4-1) smashed visiting Campo Alto (2-4) by 18 points 86-68. It was a good game for international forward Franco Benitez (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Robin Perry contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982) replied with 22 points and Jose Dos Santos added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Campo Alto. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Jose moved-up to second place, which they share with Colonias. Campo Alto at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. San Jose will play against Amambay (#5) in the next round. Campo Alto's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Colonias.
Top scorers:
San Jose: R.Perry 17+3reb+5ast, B.Franco 17+12reb+3ast, P.Gabriel 15+5reb+4ast, C.Vallejos 8+2reb, G.Tobias 8+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+5reb+5ast
Campo Alto: G.Araujo 22+4reb, D.Santos Jose 11+10reb+2ast, M.Juan 8, N.Reyero 8+4reb+2ast, B.Francisco 7+2ast, J.Arguello 4+8reb+2ast

Olimpia K. - Ciudad N. 96-85

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Olimpia K. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Olimpia K. defeated 7th ranked Ciudad N. in Asuncion 96-85. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad N.'s 24. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American guard Tyree Ihenacho (193-2002, college: Washington, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Olimpia K.'s coach Javier Martinez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) who recorded 24 points and the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Olimpia K. and four Ciudad N. players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ciudad N. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with San Alfonso. Ciudad N. will play next round against strong Felix Perez trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion - Felix Perez. Olimpia K. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked San Alfonso on the road.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: P.Sebastian 16+8reb+2ast, I.Tyree 15+2reb+5ast, R.Mercado 15+3reb+4ast, E.Riveros 15+2reb+4ast, W.Jeremiah 13+5reb, A.Talavera 9+1reb
Ciudad N.: G.Sebastian 24+2reb+2ast, P.Miguel 18+1reb+1ast, S.Jorge 13+7reb+2ast, M.Thiago 13+4reb, G.Giuliano 12+6ast, N.Peralta 5+10reb+5ast

Colonias - San Alfonso 104-60

There was no surprise in Asuncion where 8th ranked San Alfonso (1-5) was crushed by second ranked Colonias (4-1) 104-60 on Thursday. Colonias dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 32. Colonias forced 26 San Alfonso turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Colonias looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. International center Nestor Lopez (205-2000) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) chipped in 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Colonias players scored in double figures. Colonias' coach Juan Bidarra felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Alvaro Dominguez with 11 points and Fabricio Nunez scored 13 points. Colonias have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-1 record behind leader Olimpia K., which they share with San Jose. San Alfonso lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Ciudad N.. Colonias' 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:
Colonias: H.Flores 17+3reb+3ast, L.Nestor 17+6reb+2ast, A.Juarez 12+1reb+1ast, H.Feder 12+3reb+4ast, D.Silva 11+4reb+2ast, G.Norbertas 10+10reb+4ast
San Alfonso: N.Fabricio 13+3reb+1ast, D.Alvaro 11+4reb+3ast, S.Renan 10+1reb, C.Lora-Oliver 9+5reb+2ast, U.Maxsuel 7+7reb+2ast, P.Alan 5+2reb

Felix Perez - Amambay 99-74

The game in Asuncion supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Amambay (3-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Felix Perez (3-3). Felix Perez smashed Amambay 99-74 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Amambay. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Amambay's 32. Felix Perez looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Amambay's players. Argentinian power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Ricardo Sarubbi (184-1998) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Felix Perez players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Eduardo Marques with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Hugo Ramos scored 16 points and 9 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. Felix Perez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Amambay. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: L.Juan 40+13reb+5ast, S.Ricardo 14+1reb+7ast, F.Gauto 11+1reb+4ast, M.Rios 10+1reb+3ast, A.Lopez 8+8reb+5ast, M.Lopez 8+2reb+1ast
Amambay: M.Eduardo 21+9reb+1ast, R.Hugo 16+9reb+1ast, A.Edegar 12+3reb+1ast, V.Osmar 7+2reb+3ast, D.Costa Victor 6+6reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 6+4reb+2ast