LNB Round 12 (Regular Season): Olimpia K. beat Colonias in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 64-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias' 32. They outrebounded Colonias 36-23 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. The other American import power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) who recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-2 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Colonias at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#4) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (6-6) smashed visiting Campo Alto (4-8) by 18 points 101-83. It was a good game for Argentinian power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Adolfo Lopez contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Francisco Bogarin replied with 26 points for Campo Alto. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Felix Perez maintains fourth position with 6-6 record, which they share with Amambay. Campo Alto at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Felix Perez 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 San Jose.
Leader San Jose delivered the tenth victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked San Alfonso (1-11) 89-39. Worth to mention a quality performance of Nicolas Burgos who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. San Jose's coach Daniel Cano felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Renan Santos with 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. San Jose (10-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. San Alfonso lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Campo Alto.

In the last game of round 12 Ciudad N. was crushed by Amambay in a road game 102-51.



San Alfonso - San Jose 39-89

Leader San Jose delivered the tenth victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked San Alfonso (1-11) 89-39. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to San Alfonso's 18. They outrebounded San Alfonso 49-25 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by San Alfonso's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Argentinian center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU, agency: BIG) who added 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach Daniel Cano felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Brazilian point guard Renan Santos (178-1993) with 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Maxsuel Urnau scored 10 points. San Jose (10-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. San Alfonso lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. San Jose's 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:
San Jose: N.Burgos 19+11reb, D.Fernando 14+3reb+2ast, R.Perry 13+3reb+3ast, A.Wes 10+9reb+2ast, B.Franco 9+3reb+3ast, J.Martinez 8+3reb+7ast
San Alfonso: U.Maxsuel 10+2reb+1ast, N.Fabricio 6+2reb, M.Juan 6+2reb, P.Santiago 6+1reb+1ast, S.Renan 4+6reb+5ast, S.Victor 3+5reb

Amambay - Ciudad N. 102-51

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Ciudad N. (2-10) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Amambay (6-6) 102-51 on Friday. Amambay outrebounded Ciudad N. 57-42 including a 46-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Amambay looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Hugo Ramos who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and Victor Trindade who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Amambay players scored in double figures. Coach Ramon Baez's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The best for the losing side was the former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Giuliano Girett (172-2001) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Amambay have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Felix Perez. Ciudad N. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Amambay will meet at home Felix Perez (#4) in the next round. Ciudad N.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K..
Top scorers:
Amambay: H.Ramos 14+7reb+3ast, R.Cardozo 13+1reb+1ast, L.Ycassatti 12+2reb+2ast, P.Dias 12+4reb+3ast, V.Trindade 11+11reb+1ast, T.Alvarenga 10+4reb+3ast
Ciudad N.: G.Sebastian 18+13reb+3ast, G.Giuliano 11+7reb+3ast, M.Martin 9+7reb+1ast, O.Raul 7+4reb+1ast, M.Thiago 6+6reb+2ast, M.Mathias 0+5reb+1ast

Colonias - Olimpia K. 64-79

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Colonias (#3). Colonias were defeated at home 64-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias' 32. They outrebounded Colonias 36-23 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. The other American import power forward Jeremiah Wood (201-1985) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) who recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds and Diego Silva added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-2 record having just one point less than leader San Jose. Colonias at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Ciudad N..
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: H.Jeremy 28+12reb+3ast, P.Alejandro 13+3reb+1ast, W.Jeremiah 11+9reb+4ast, E.Riveros 8+2reb+4ast, D.Ruiz 8+3reb+3ast, O.Vincenzo 5+3reb+2ast
Colonias: N.Giga 25+6reb+3ast, S.Diego 16+4reb, F.Hans 8+3reb+4ast, J.Alen 6+4reb, T.Tiago 4+2reb, N.Lopez 2+1reb

Felix Perez - Campo Alto 101-83

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#4) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (6-6) smashed visiting Campo Alto (4-8) by 18 points 101-83. Felix Perez dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 36 and made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Felix Perez players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for Argentinian power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Adolfo Lopez (199-1989) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Francisco Bogarin replied with 26 points and Argentinian guard Nicolas Reyero (183-2004) added 13 points and 10 assists in the effort for Campo Alto. Five Felix Perez and four Campo Alto players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Felix Perez maintains fourth position with 6-6 record, which they share with Amambay. Campo Alto at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Felix Perez 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 San Jose.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: S.Ricardo 16+2reb+4ast, F.Gauto 15+3reb+4ast, P.Aaron 15+1reb+2ast, L.Juan 15+14reb+5ast, A.Lopez 14+5reb+6ast, J.Frontera 7+2reb+1ast
Campo Alto: B.Francisco 26+1reb, G.Araujo 18+3reb, N.Reyero 13+3reb+10ast, M.Juan 12+5reb+2ast, O.Diego 8+7reb, J.Arguello 3+5reb+4ast