LNB Round 16: Undefeated Los Leones lose their first game against Concepcion

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Los Leones (13-1) in Quilpue on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by top-ranked Concepcion (11-0) 72-63. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Los Leones. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Undefeated Concepcion have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Los Leones at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Concepcion are looking forward to face Espanol O. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Los Leones will play against Puente Alto (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ancud (11-3) against tenth ranked Castro (7-7) on Friday night. Visiting Ancud was defeated by Castro in Castro 74-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ancud. The winners were led by American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) who scored that evening 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Luis Merida supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Castro's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Argentinian point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) did not help to save the game for Ancud. Castro moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Puerto Varas. Ancud at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Castro will play against higher ranked Las Animas (#4) in Valdivia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ancud will play against Espanol O. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in San Fernando where 11th ranked Espanol T. (4-6) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (3-12) 72-68 on Saturday. Matias Sepulveda fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Davon Haynes produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Tinguiririca maintains fourteenth position with 3-12 record. Loser Espanol T. keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Puente Alto won against Quilicura on the opponent's court 68-62. Puerto Varas managed to outperform Puerto Montt in a home game 94-86. Espanol O. recorded a loss to Las Animas on the road 77-70. Bottom-ranked Temuco was defeated by Valdivia on its own court 65-74. Concepcion beat Catolica in a road game 90-75. Concepcion destroyed Tinguiririca at home 109-64.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 4 assists by Eugenio Luzcando of Concepcion.

Quilicura - Puente Alto 62-68

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Quilicura (8-6) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Puente Alto (8-6) 68-62 on Saturday. American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) fired 22 points for the winners. The former international guard Erik Carrasco (181-1983) chipped in 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import power forward Shannon Fowler (203, college: UWG) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Puente Alto moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Quilicura. Puente Alto will meet league's leader Los Leones in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Quilicura will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: D.McKinney 22+4reb+2ast, P.Joaquin 11+2reb, M.Renato 10+3reb+1ast, A.Danridge 9+3reb+1ast, E.Carrasco 8+10reb+6ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 6+16reb+1ast
Quilicura: C.Perry 25+19reb+2ast, S.Fowler 11+8reb+1ast, P.Coro 11+1reb+3ast, J.Luis Campos 6+2reb+1ast, D.Arcos 4+2reb+2ast, F.Schuler 3+5reb+3ast

Castro - Ancud 74-59

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ancud (11-3) against tenth ranked Castro (7-7) on Friday night. Visiting Ancud was defeated by Castro in Castro 74-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ancud. Castro forced 19 Ancud turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 12 blocks. The winners were led by American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) who scored that evening 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Venezuelan Luis Merida (190) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Castro's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Argentinian point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) did not help to save the game for Ancud. American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Four Ancud players scored in double figures. Castro moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Puerto Varas. Ancud at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Castro will play against higher ranked Las Animas (#4) in Valdivia in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ancud will play against Espanol O. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Castro: S.Lloyd 24+8reb+4ast, L.Merida 16+7reb+1ast, G.Hermosillas 14+4reb, G.Diaz 8+4reb+3ast, B.Oscar 4+5ast, C.Bryan 3+12reb
Ancud: R.Gallegos 13+13reb+4ast, R.Brown 13+6reb, R.Vera 11+2reb+2ast, R.Armijo 10+5reb, S.Maxwell 8+6reb+1ast, S.Suarez 4+6reb+1ast

Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt 94-86

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Puerto Varas (7-7) defeated at home 13th ranked Puerto Montt (3-11) 94-86 on Saturday. Puerto Varas made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) fired 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Cameron Naylor (202-1994, college: Texas St.) chipped in 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Naylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import Reggie Baker (193-1993, college: BCU) added 24 points respectively for lost side. Four Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. Puerto Varas moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Castro. Puerto Montt lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Puerto Varas will meet higher ranked Valdivia (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will play against Temuco (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Puerto Varas: T.Rossi 29+9reb+2ast, C.Naylor 23+7reb+7ast, A.Pinedo 14+3reb+1ast, J.Fontena 9+7reb+2ast, N.Martinez 8+1reb+2ast, E.Amado 7+2reb+4ast
Puerto Montt: R.Baker 24+2reb+2ast, J.Morris 13+13reb+2ast, C.Torres 12+4reb+9ast, C.Aranda 12+5reb+2ast, C.Martin 12+1reb+3ast, G.Sebastian 9+4reb+6ast

Los Leones - Concepcion 63-72

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Los Leones (13-1) in Quilpue on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by top-ranked Concepcion (11-0) 72-63. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Los Leones. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Concepcion have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Los Leones at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Concepcion are looking forward to face Espanol O. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Los Leones will play against Puente Alto (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: J.Evans 24+7reb+2ast, M.Bowman Jr. 17+8reb, E.Luzcando 6+4reb+7ast, C.Milano 6+16reb+2ast, E.Marechal 5+1ast, S.Lino 5+1reb
Los Leones: M.Kennedy 17+13reb+2ast, D.Jones 16+3reb+5ast, I.Carrion 14+3reb+2ast, T.Lee 8+4reb+1ast, T.Alvarez 4+2reb+1ast, E.Kibi 3+10reb+1ast

Las Animas - Espanol O. 77-70

Not a big story in a game in Valdivia where 8th ranked Espanol O. (8-9) was defeated by fifth ranked Las Animas (9-6) 77-70 on Saturday. Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Anthony Lee (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) produced 23 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Carlos Lauler (190) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Las Animas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Espanol O. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Las Animas will meet Castro (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Espanol O. will play against Ancud and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Las Animas: A.Vergara 23+6reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 19+10reb+2ast, C.Schoppler 15+5reb+6ast, D.Low 7+2reb+4ast, A.A 6+4reb, C.Branko 4+5reb+4ast
Espanol O.: A.Lee 23+7reb, C.Lauler 14+4reb+5ast, N.Zurschmitten 10+4reb+4ast, R.Munoz 9+4reb+3ast, H.Gomez 5+5reb, B.Polanco 4+1reb+2ast

Temuco - Valdivia 65-74

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Valdivia (8-7) beat on the road bottom-ranked Temuco (1-14) 74-65 on Sunday. Valdivia forced 22 Temuco turnovers. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (181-1985) fired 24 points and 5 steals for the winners. The former international Jose Del Solar (195-1990) chipped in 7 points and 14 rebounds. American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) added 17 points and 17 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valdivia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Temuco lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Valdivia will meet at home Puerto Varas (#9) in the next round. Temuco will play against Puerto Montt (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 24+2reb+3ast, C.Segovia 15+2reb+1ast, R.Johnson 12+4reb+2ast, J.Del Solar 7+14reb+2ast, M.Fabian 7+8reb+2ast, T.Luciano 4+3reb
Temuco: J.Ireland 24+12reb, D.Dias Silva 17+17reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 9+4reb+5ast, A.Luigi 6+2reb, J.Manriquez 6+2reb, D.Smythe 3

Tinguiririca - Espanol T. 72-68

An interesting game took place in San Fernando where 11th ranked Espanol T. (4-6) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (3-12) 72-68 on Saturday. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni chipped in 23 points. American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Claudio Lavin (-2000) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Tinguiririca maintains fourteenth position with 3-12 record. Loser Espanol T. keeps the eleventh place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tinguiririca: G.Caraboni 23+2reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 16+7reb+3ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 10+4reb, H.Mosquera-Perea 8+10reb+1ast, S.Chialva 8+10reb+4ast, J.Carrasco 5
Espanol T.: L.Claudio 19+4reb+3ast, D.Haynes 16+12reb+5ast, U.Cristobal 8+1reb, K.Vaughn 6+6reb+9ast, R.Sebastian 5+1reb, D.Simon 5+3reb

Catolica - Concepcion 75-90

There was no surprise in Santiago where 12th ranked Catolica (4-10) was defeated by top-ranked Concepcion (11-0) 90-75 on Sunday. Concepcion made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Concepcion outrebounded Catolica 46-29 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) fired 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Five Concepcion players scored in double figures. Point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) produced 33 points (!!!) and power forward Andre Pierce (207-1995, college: Lee JC, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Concepcion have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Catolica keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. Concepcion will meet Espanol O. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Catolica will play against Puente Alto (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: J.Evans 25+7reb+4ast, M.Bowman Jr. 17+10reb+1ast, D.Silva 15+4reb+3ast, E.Luzcando 14+3reb+5ast, C.Milano 13+10reb+3ast, K.Rubio 6+1reb+1ast
Catolica: M.Payton 33+1reb+3ast, A.Pierce 12+8reb+1ast, T.Robinson 10+9reb, D.Vicente 9+1reb+1ast, A.Pablo 7+6reb+4ast, S.Deiker 4+1reb+2ast

Concepcion - Tinguiririca 109-64

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Concepcion (11-0) outleveled at home 14th ranked Tinguiririca (3-12) 109-64 on Wednesday. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tinguiririca's 38. They outrebounded Tinguiririca 52-25 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) fired 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Panamanian point guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-1995, college: Idaho St.) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. The former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Concepcion have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Tinguiririca lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 12 games lost. Concepcion will meet Espanol O. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Tinguiririca will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Concepcion: E.Luzcando 21+1reb+4ast, J.Evans 17+5reb+4ast, K.Rubio 11+3reb+2ast, S.Carrasco 11+5reb+9ast, D.Silva 9+1reb+3ast, M.Bowman Jr. 8+6reb+1ast
Tinguiririca: G.Caraboni 22+7reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 15+8reb+5ast, S.Chialva 10+6reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez Flores 8+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 6+3reb, M.Marcos 3



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