LNB Round 15 of Regular Season

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 15 most important game was a victory of Quilicura over 5th ranked Puente Alto 89-77 on Friday night. It was a good game for American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Pablo Coro (190-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 blocks for Puente Alto. Quilicura have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Puente Alto at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Quilicura will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puente Alto will play again on the road against Quilicura (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) in Quilpue 98-69. It was a great evening for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Darrol Jones helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Catolica's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Los Leones have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Los Leones will play against Concepcion (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Catolica will play against Concepcion (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Quilpue 99-64. It was a quality performance for Markus Kennedy who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Matias Sepulveda came up with 27 points for Tinguiririca 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. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Concepcion (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Tinguiririca was smashed by Catolica on the road 90-70. Puerto Montt lost to Puerto Varas on its own court 74-81. Castro unfortunately lost to Ancud in a road game 76-92. Espanol O. recorded a loss to Las Animas at home 82-88. Bottom-ranked Temuco was crushed by Valdivia on the opponent's court 101-70.

Catolica - Tinguiririca 90-70

No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) crushed 14th ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Santiago 90-70 on Friday. Catolica made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Catolica outrebounded Tinguiririca 42-28 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 assists. Forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) accounted for 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 33 points (!!!) and forward Felipe Gonzalez Burgos (183-1998) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Tinguiririca in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Catolica maintains twelfth place with 4-9 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Catolica will meet at home higher ranked Concepcion (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Catolica: M.Payton 21+3reb+5ast, D.Vicente 20+3reb, A.Pablo 16+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 14+8reb+1ast, A.Pierce 7+8reb+2ast, R.Rodrigo 6+7reb+2ast
Tinguiririca: M.Sepulveda 33+3reb+1ast, G.Caraboni 15+3reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 13+10reb, A.Ibanez 6+2reb, S.Chialva 2+5reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 1+1reb

Puente Alto - Quilicura 77-89

Round 15 most important game was a victory of Quilicura over 5th ranked Puente Alto 89-77 on Friday night. It was a good game for American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Pablo Coro (190-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and center Joaquin Pino (-2000) added 17 points and 8 assists in the effort for Puente Alto. Quilicura have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Puente Alto at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Quilicura will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puente Alto will play again on the road against Quilicura (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Quilicura: C.Perry 33+17reb+1ast, P.Coro 13+3reb+5ast, J.Luis Campos 13+4reb+2ast, J.Schuler 7+5reb+2ast, S.Fowler 6+8reb+4ast, D.Arcos 6+1reb+1ast
Puente Alto: M.Letcher-Ellis 34+14reb, P.Joaquin 17+4reb+8ast, M.Renato 8+2reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 8+6reb, C.Cabrera 4+2reb, K.Holston Jr. 4+4reb+5ast

Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas 74-81

Rather expected game when 13th ranked Puerto Montt (3-10) lost at home to tenth ranked Puerto Varas (6-7) 81-74 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Puerto Varas' coach Leonardo Monsalvez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puerto Varas moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Castro. Puerto Montt lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Puerto Varas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Montt will play again against Puerto Varas (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: J.Fontena 18+6reb, T.Rossi 16+9reb+3ast, E.Amado 11+1reb+4ast, P.Arroyo 10+3reb+3ast, C.Villagran 9+5reb+1ast, S.Silva 6+3reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: R.Baker 22+1reb, C.Martin 17+6reb+5ast, G.Sebastian 11+2reb+2ast, J.Morris 11+17reb+2ast, C.Aranda 7+1reb, C.Torres 4+8reb+10ast

Ancud - Castro 92-76

Very predictable result when second ranked Ancud (11-2) won against at home 8th ranked Castro (6-7) 92-76 on Saturday. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. The former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (212-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks and American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Castro in the defeat. Five Ancud and four Castro players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain second place with 11-2 record having just two points less than leader Los Leones. Loser Castro dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Puerto Varas. Ancud will again meet Castro (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ancud: S.Maxwell 26+5reb+1ast, R.Brown 17+10reb+3ast, S.Suarez 16+7reb+8ast, P.Barraza 13+2reb+2ast, R.Vera 11+7reb, R.Gallegos 5+3reb+7ast
Castro: C.Bryan 18+10reb, S.Lloyd 16+5reb+1ast, L.Merida 10+7reb, B.Oscar 10+3reb+3ast, V.Guaico 9+2reb+1ast, G.Hermosillas 5+1reb+1ast

Los Leones - Catolica 98-69

LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) in Quilpue 98-69. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Catolica's 40. They outrebounded Catolica 42-31 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import power forward Andre Pierce (207-1995, college: Lee JC, agency: BIG) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Catolica's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Los Leones have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Los Leones will play against Concepcion (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Catolica will play against Concepcion (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: M.Kennedy 26+15reb+5ast, D.Jones 18+6reb+7ast, G.Danko 17+4reb, I.Carrion 13+3reb+4ast, R.Nicolas 9+2ast, T.Alvarez 8+6reb+2ast
Catolica: A.Pierce 17+6reb, M.Payton 17+6reb+3ast, D.Vicente 9+2reb+2ast, T.Robinson 9+5reb+2ast, R.Felipe 6+2reb, D.Juan 4+3reb+1ast

Espanol O. - Las Animas 82-88

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Espanol O. (8-7) lost at home to sixth ranked Las Animas (8-6) 88-82 on Sunday. Las Animas made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American power forward Anthony Lee (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Espanol O. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Espanol O.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Las Animas moved-up to fifth place. Espanol O. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol O. will play against Tinguiririca (#14) in San Fernando and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: C.Amicucci 24+17reb+4ast, A.Vergara 19+7reb+4ast, C.Branko 14+3reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 11+1reb+3ast, D.Low 10+3reb+5ast, J.Satchell 6+4reb+1ast
Espanol O.: N.Zurschmitten 25+5reb+6ast, A.Lee 15+11reb+1ast, C.Lauler 14+2reb+5ast, B.Polanco 12+1reb+1ast, H.Gomez 11+7reb+2ast, R.Munoz 5+1reb+1ast

Valdivia - Temuco 101-70

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Valdivia (7-7) outplayed at home bottom-ranked Temuco (1-13) 101-70 on Sunday. Valdivia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Pedro Sandoval (180-1989) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 assists. Cristian Segovia (-1996) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Five Valdivia players scored in double figures. Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for Temuco 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. Valdivia maintains eighth place with 7-7 record. Temuco lost their third game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Valdivia will again meet bottom-ranked Temuco (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Temuco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: C.Segovia 19+3reb+2ast, P.Sandoval 17+1reb+6ast, R.Johnson 13+7reb+1ast, U.Marco 11+5reb+4ast, G.Isla 10+7reb, N.Ferreyra 10+4reb+9ast
Temuco: M.Perdomo 16+4reb+7ast, D.Dias Silva 12+16reb+4ast, D.Smythe 12+1reb, U.Cristian 7+2reb+1ast, A.Juan 5, J.Manriquez 5

Los Leones - Tinguiririca 99-64

LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Quilpue 99-64. They outrebounded Tinguiririca 44-21 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was a quality performance for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The former international point guard Tomas Alvarez (185-1989) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 27 points and the former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni added 18 points respectively for Tinguiririca 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. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Concepcion (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: T.Alvarez 25+4reb+3ast, M.Kennedy 16+12reb+11ast, G.Danko 16+3reb+1ast, D.Jones 12+2reb, E.Kibi 11+5reb+3ast, I.Carrion 8+3reb+1ast
Tinguiririca: M.Sepulveda 27+2reb, G.Caraboni 18+3reb+2ast, S.Chialva 10+4reb, H.Felipe 3, F.Gonzalez Burgos 3+5reb+1ast, M.Marcos 3



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