LNB Round 9 (Regular Season): Puerto Montt beat Espanol by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the LNB took place in Puerto Montt. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Espanol (5-2) to seventh ranked Puerto Montt (2-6) 82-79 on Monday evening. Puerto Montt dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol O.'s 40. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Kai Mitchell-Watkins (201-1997, college: SHSU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Argentinian swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward JaHeim Hudson (201-2001, college: Auburn) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for Espanol. Puerto Montt moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Las Animas. Espanol at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost.
An interesting game for Univ.Concepcion (6-0) which played road game in Santiago against 3rd placed Univ.Catolica (4-3). Leader Univ.Concepcion had an easy win 79-54. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Jerry Evans chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Univ.Concepcion have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Los Leones. Univ.Catolica at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Puerto Varas. Univ.Concepcion will play against Espanol (#6) in Talca in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Univ.Catolica will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 9 Espanol was smashed by Puente Alto on the road 104-79.



Univ.Catolica - Univ.Concepcion 54-79:
An interesting game for Univ.Concepcion (6-0) which played road game in Santiago against 3rd placed Univ.Catolica (4-3). Leader Univ.Concepcion had an easy win 79-54. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Tristan Harper (198-2000, college: Langston) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Lucas Marquez (196-2003) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Univ.Concepcion have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Los Leones. Univ.Catolica at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Puerto Varas. Univ.Concepcion will play against Espanol (#6) in Talca in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Univ.Catolica will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: M.Stephen 22+9reb, E.Jerry 11+5reb+1ast, D.Low 9+3reb+2ast, S.Vander 8+4reb, M.Nahuel 6+8reb+3ast, S.Pereira 5+4reb
Univ.Catolica: T.Harper 17+11reb+2ast, L.Marquez 11+4reb, D.Juan 7+4reb+3ast, D.Vicente 5+3reb, S.Cristobal 4+4reb+2ast, S.Silva 4+2reb

Puente Alto - Espanol T. 104-79:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Puente Alto (3-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Espanol (1-7) 104-79. Puente Alto forced 25 Espanol turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Ocypher Owens (201, college: Tarleton St.) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import center Jason Murphy (206-2000, college: NC A&T) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Puente Alto players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Aseem Luckey (206-2001, college: Williams Baptist) with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Vicente Gonzalez (-1994) scored 22 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puente Alto maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Espanol at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Puente Alto will play against Colo Colo (#5) in Santiago in the next round. Espanol will play at home against the league's second-placed Univ.Concepcion to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: O.Owens 22+6reb+2ast, M.Jason 16+9reb+1ast, N.Guillermo 13+2reb+6ast, C.Urrutia 12+3reb+3ast, J.Pino 12+1reb+4ast, I.Ansaldo 10+1reb+3ast
Espanol T.: G.Vicente 22+2reb+3ast, A.Luckey 18+9reb+2ast, B.Pablo 9+5reb+3ast, G.Alfonso 7+1ast, L.Taevon 7+4reb+1ast, C.Claudio 7+3reb+1ast

Puerto Montt - Espanol O. 82-79:
The most exciting game of round 9 in the LNB took place in Puerto Montt. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Espanol (5-2) to seventh ranked Puerto Montt (2-6) 82-79 on Monday evening. Puerto Montt dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol O.'s 40. Puerto Montt looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Kai Mitchell-Watkins (201-1997, college: SHSU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Argentinian swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward JaHeim Hudson (201-2001, college: Auburn) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Jahsean Corbett (198-2002, college: Duquesne, agency: Helping Ballers) added 29 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Espanol. Puerto Montt moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Las Animas. Espanol at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Puerto Montt: M.Kai 24+9reb+3ast, L.Barrios 19+5reb+2ast, S.Saquan 11+9reb+5ast, T.Alvarez 9+1reb+2ast, A.Montero 5, F.Juan 5+7reb+2ast
Espanol O.: J.Corbett 29+7reb, J.Hudson 24+16reb+2ast, B.Caribaux 7+3reb+1ast, M.Cristobal 6+2reb+5ast, G.Maximo 6+6reb+1ast, A.Felipe 4+3reb+1ast