Round 15 (Regular Season): Toros lose to Flamengo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Rio de Janeiro. First ranked Brazilian host Flamengo (5-1) smashed 3rd placed Panamanian Toros (0-6) 110-65. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 28. They outrebounded Toros 46-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flamengo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) helped adding 10 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was Roberto Armstrong (182-2000) with 10 points and 5 assists. Toros' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Flamengo maintains first place with 5-1 record. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Los Leones.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Second ranked Argentinian host Boca (4-2) smashed 3rd placed Panamanian Toros (0-6) 114-70. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Juan Guerrero (194-2003) who led the winners and scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Thomas Cooper accounted for 16 points. Forward Michael Hicks (196-1976, college: TAMUCC) came up with 18 points for Toros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Argentinian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Real Esteli. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Los Leones.




Flamengo - Toros 110-65

The game between Top Four teams took place in Rio de Janeiro. First ranked Brazilian host Flamengo (5-1) smashed 3rd placed Panamanian Toros (0-6) 110-65. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 28. They outrebounded Toros 46-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flamengo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (189-1989) helped adding 10 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was Roberto Armstrong (182-2000) with 10 points and 5 assists and center Jaime Lloreda (204-1980, college: LSU) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Five Flamengo and four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Flamengo maintains first place with 5-1 record. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Los Leones.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: J.Williams 19+8reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 18+5reb, R.Miranda 18+7reb+1ast, L.Siewert 11+3reb+1ast, G.Pereira 11+6reb+1ast, F.Balbi 10+5reb+11ast
Toros: J.Murillo 11+2reb, G.Navarro 11+2reb+3ast, R.Armstrong 10+4reb+5ast, J.Lloreda 10+5reb+2ast, A.Grant 7+2reb+2ast, M.Hicks 7+1reb

Boca - Toros 114-70

The game between Top Four teams took place in Buenos Aires. Second ranked Argentinian host Boca (4-2) smashed 3rd placed Panamanian Toros (0-6) 114-70. Boca dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 34 and made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Toros 36-21 including 27 on the defensive glass. Boca players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Toros' players. Toros were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Juan Guerrero (194-2003) who led the winners and scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Four Boca players scored in double figures. Forward Michael Hicks (196-1976, college: TAMUCC) came up with 18 points and center Jaime Lloreda (204-1980, college: LSU) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Toros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Argentinian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Real Esteli. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Los Leones.
Top scorers:
Boca: T.Cooper 16+4reb+3ast, M.Cuello 15+3reb+3ast, A.Ibarguen 13+6reb, S.Vega 13+3reb+1ast, M.Delia 13+2reb+1ast, J.Guerrero 11+6reb+9ast
Toros: M.Hicks 18+2reb, E.Bell 10+1reb, J.Lloreda 10+8reb+1ast, G.Navarro 10+2ast, J.Lemon 8+3reb+1ast, R.Armstrong 7+5ast