Round 5 (Regular Season): Astros defeat Paisas

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Colombian Paisas (1-1) in Medellin on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Mexican Astros (2-0) 87-59. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros outrebounded Paisas 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Astros' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) answered with 17 points for Paisas. Astros keep a position of league leader. Defending Colombian champion Paisas dropped to the second place with one game lost. Astros are looking forward to face Caimanes (#3) in Villavicencio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Paisas will play on the road against Caimanes in Villavicencio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 5 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Medellin where first ranked Paisas outleveled visiting Caimanes (0-2) 109-62. Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) stepped up and scored 15 points and 8 assists for the winners and Eric Crawford chipped in 16 points. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ghanian-Israeli guard Chris Smith (188-1987, college: Louisville) responded with 15 points and 4 assists. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Despite that victory Paisas went down to second position due to points difference. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Paisas will again play against Caimanes (#3) in Villavicencio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caimanes will play at home against the league's leader Astros and hope to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Mexican Astros (2-0) which played road game in Villavicencio against 3rd placed Colombian Caimanes (0-2). Leader Astros had an easy win 123-70. Chris Perry nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Coach 's team had such big advantage that he gave the chance to play for all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Sebastian Valencia came up with 10 points and 8 rebounds for Caimanes in the defeat. Astros keep a position of league leader. Loser Caimanes still closes the standings with two games lost. Astros will meet at home league's second-placed Paisas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caimanes will play against the league's second-placed Paisas and look forward to get finally their first victory.




Paisas - Caimanes 109-62

One of the most interesting games of round 5 was a derby match between two teams from Colombia. The game took place in Medellin where first ranked Paisas outleveled visiting Caimanes (0-2) 109-62. Paisas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Caimanes' 32. Paisas had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) stepped up and scored 15 points and 8 assists for the winners and American guard Eric Crawford (193, college: Maine-Augusta) chipped in 16 points. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ghanian-Israeli guard Chris Smith (188-1987, college: Louisville) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Four Caimanes players scored in double figures. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Despite that victory Paisas went down to second position due to points difference. Caimanes at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Paisas will again play against Caimanes (#3) in Villavicencio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caimanes will play at home against the league's leader Astros and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: C.Smith 15+4reb+4ast, O.Munoz 14+3reb+4ast, S.Foxbrennen 13+5reb, Y.Mendoza 10+6reb+2ast, A.Britos 4+3reb+4ast, S.Valencia 4+5reb+3ast
Paisas: L.Almanza 17+1reb+2ast, E.Crawford 16+3reb+2ast, R.Jared 15+4reb+8ast, W.Brandon 15+2reb, M.Mike 12+3reb+2ast, D.Soren 9+8reb+2ast

Caimanes - Astros 70-123

An interesting game for Mexican Astros (2-0) which played road game in Villavicencio against 3rd placed Colombian Caimanes (0-2). Leader Astros had an easy win 123-70. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Caimanes' 36. They outrebounded Caimanes 47-35 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Caimanes' players. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) accounted for 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Coach 's team had such big advantage that he gave the chance to play for all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) came up with 10 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Caimanes in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Astros keep a position of league leader. Loser Caimanes still closes the standings with two games lost. Astros will meet at home league's second-placed Paisas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caimanes will play against the league's second-placed Paisas and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: O.Munoz 12+3reb+5ast, S.Foxbrennen 12+5reb+3ast, A.Britos 11+5ast, C.Smith 10+8reb+1ast, S.Valencia 10+8reb+2ast, Y.Mendoza 9+7reb
Astros: D.Tyran 22+6reb+1ast, P.Chris 22+7reb+3ast, B.Trey 16+2reb+5ast, H.Adonys 12+4reb+6ast, S.Daishon 11+3reb, C.Michael 10+6reb+1ast

Paisas - Astros 59-87

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Colombian Paisas (1-1) in Medellin on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Mexican Astros (2-0) 87-59. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros outrebounded Paisas 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) answered with 17 points and Venezuelan-Colombian forward Luis Almanza (196-1991) added 15 points in the effort for Paisas. Astros keep a position of league leader. Defending Colombian champion Paisas dropped to the second place with one game lost. Astros are looking forward to face Caimanes (#3) in Villavicencio in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Paisas will play on the road against Caimanes in Villavicencio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paisas: M.Miles Jr. 17+3reb+1ast, A.Luis 15+4reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 9+4reb+3ast, C.Eric 8+2reb, J.Augustin-Fairell 5+7reb+1ast, B.Weatherspoon 3+4reb+3ast
Astros: H.Adonys 14+2reb+1ast, P.Chris 14+10reb+1ast, S.Daishon 12+5reb, C.Michael 11+7reb+3ast, D.Tyran 10+4reb+1ast, S.Paul 9+3ast