LNB Round 20 (Regular Season): Ancud beat Puerto Varas by two after a very close game

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.

Tenth-ranked Puerto Varas (9-13) were very close to win a game against first ranked Ancud (19-3) on Sunday. Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 87-85. However their fans expected much easier game. 24 personal fouls committed by Puerto Varas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 9 assists. American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) contributed with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Carlos Villagran (185-2000) replied with 14 points and 9 assists for Puerto Varas. Ancud maintains first position with 19-3 record. Puerto Varas at the other side keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. Ancud are looking forward to face Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Puerto Varas will play at home against Puente Alto (#7) and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game in Puente Alto was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Los Leones (19-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Puente Alto (10-12). Los Leones managed to secure a 5-point victory 77-72. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Alani Moore II (178-1998, college: Temple) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 assists and Brandon Peterson who added 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Los Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Los Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-4 record having just one point less than leader Ancud. Puente Alto at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Los Leones will play against bottom-ranked Liceo PN (#14) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Puente Alto will play on the road against Puerto Varas (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between tenth ranked Castro (9-12) and 12th ranked Puerto Montt (5-17) in Castro on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Castro outscored guests from Puerto Montt 86-63. The winners were led by Adris De Leon who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by Stan Scott did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Castro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sportiva Italiana. Puerto Montt lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Espanol. Castro will meet higher ranked Las Animas (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will play against Sportiva Italiana (#8) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 20 Catolica was beaten by Sportiva Italiana on the road 89-76.



Sportiva Italiana - Catolica 89-76

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Sportiva Italiana (9-12) beat 11th ranked Catolica (6-17) in Valparaiso 89-76 on Sunday. Sportiva Italiana outrebounded Catolica 45-34 including 31 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward Keaton Hervey (201-1998, college: Oakland) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and forward Benjamin Aguilera (-2003) supported him with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds by Colombian Alvaro Pena (197-1995, agency: Starting 5) did not help to save the game for Catolica. Forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) added 18 points for the guests. Five Sportiva Italiana and four Catolica players scored in double figures. Catolica's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Sportiva Italiana moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Castro. Catolica lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Sportiva Italiana will meet Puerto Montt (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Catolica will play against Valdivia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sportiva Italiana: K.Hervey 29+13reb+1ast, G.Mateo 17+7reb+4ast, G.Hernandez 15+3reb+4ast, A.Benjamin 13+14reb+1ast, F.Herrera 11+8reb+4ast, H.Benjamin 4
Catolica: D.Vicente 18+1reb+1ast, D.Montgomery 15+2reb+2ast, S.Deiker 12+1reb+1ast, A.Pena 10+10reb+2ast, D.Juan 8+3reb+3ast, R.Rodrigo 5+1reb+1ast

Castro - Puerto Montt 86-63

The game between tenth ranked Castro (9-12) and 12th ranked Puerto Montt (5-17) in Castro on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Castro outscored guests from Puerto Montt 86-63. The winners were led by Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Ecuadorian center Jordan Cardenas (206-1998, college: FNU) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Castro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sportiva Italiana. Puerto Montt lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Espanol. Castro will meet higher ranked Las Animas (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Puerto Montt will play against Sportiva Italiana (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Castro: A.De Leon 19+8reb+2ast, M.Perdomo 18+3reb+5ast, S.Silva 12+7reb+3ast, L.Diaz 10+1reb+1ast, B.Oscar 7+3reb+3ast, M.Wineglass 6+5reb+2ast
Puerto Montt: S.Scott 20+7reb+2ast, J.Cardenas 15+6reb+1ast, G.Sebastian 12+3reb+2ast, J.Ireland 5+4reb+1ast, C.Torres 4+3reb+6ast, O.Cristobal 3+1reb

Ancud - Puerto Varas 87-85

Tenth-ranked Puerto Varas (9-13) were very close to win a game against first ranked Ancud (19-3) on Sunday. Ancud managed to secure only two-point victory 87-85. However their fans expected much easier game. 24 personal fouls committed by Puerto Varas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 9 assists. American power forward Xavier Gibson (210-1988, college: FSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Carlos Villagran (185-2000) replied with 14 points and 9 assists and Gabriel Diaz (-1999) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Puerto Varas. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ancud maintains first position with 19-3 record. Puerto Varas at the other side keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. Ancud are looking forward to face Espanol (#4) in Osorno in the next round. Puerto Varas will play at home against Puente Alto (#7) and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Ancud: F.Morales 21+3reb+9ast, X.Gibson 16+12reb+2ast, R.Goodwin 14+7reb+3ast, R.Armijo 13+2reb, P.Barraza 12+3reb+3ast, J.Fontena 7+5reb+2ast
Puerto Varas: T.Spencer 20+4reb, T.Alvarez 18+4reb+1ast, C.Villagran 14+4reb+9ast, G.Diaz 12+6reb+8ast, Y.Rasas 10+5reb, N.Martinez 7+2reb

Puente Alto - Los Leones 72-77

The game in Puente Alto was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Los Leones (19-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Puente Alto (10-12). Los Leones managed to secure a 5-point victory 77-72. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Alani Moore II (178-1998, college: Temple) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 assists and American-Syrian power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St., agency: Diamond Sports) who added 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Los Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Los Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-4 record having just one point less than leader Ancud. Puente Alto at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Los Leones will play against bottom-ranked Liceo PN (#14) in Temuco in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Puente Alto will play on the road against Puerto Varas (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Leones: A.Moore II 21+4reb+9ast, D.Jones 11+2reb+1ast, I.Carrion 10+5reb, B.Peterson 10+10reb+1ast, J.Evans 9+3reb+2ast, S.Mijares 7+1reb
Puente Alto: J.Everett 21+8reb+1ast, A.Pinedo 16+4reb+2ast, D.Lowery 15+12reb+1ast, F.Alippi 8+5reb+1ast, M.Perez 7+1reb+3ast, P.Coro 3+1reb+8ast