LPB Clausura Round 6 (Regular Season): Motilones lose to Caimanes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Motilones (3-2). They were defeated by third ranked Caimanes (3-1) 84-71 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Motilones. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forward Daniel Sanchez (196-2004, college: Angelina JC) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) chipped in 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caimanes keep a position of league leader. Motilones at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Caimanes.
The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Motilones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Motilones smashed one of their biggest challengers Caimanes in Villavicencio 115-91. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Sebastian Ramirez supported him with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 24 points by American forward Chase Thompson (198, college: UNK) did not help to save the game for Caimanes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Caimanes at the other side still keep top place with one game lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bogota: Piratas (#3) and Capitanes (#4). Capitanes were defeated at home 75-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Roberto Armstrong who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Juan Ardila who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Capitanes' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piratas maintains third position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Caimanes. Loser Capitanes still closes the standings with three games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Paisas destroyed Carrib.Storm on the opponent's court 107-72. Toros outscored Sabios in a home game 89-40. Piratas managed to beat Capitanes on the road 73-59.



Carrib.Storm - Paisas 72-107:
Rather expected game in San Andres Island where 4th ranked Storm (0-6) was crushed by top-ranked Paisas (6-0) 107-72 on Wednesday. Paisas dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Storm's 44. Paisas forced 32 Carrib.Storm turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Carrib.Storm's players. The best player for the winners was Dominican-Dominican guard Giovanni Cordero-Novas (191, college: Bunker Hill CC, agency: WP Sports Agency) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 9 steals. point guard David Ojeda (181-2003) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican swingman Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) who recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds and Jim James (190-2002) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Paisas and four Carrib.Storm players scored in double figures. Storm's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Paisas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Storm still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Carrib.Storm: J.Glover 25+6reb+2ast, J.Jim 11+5reb+4ast, P.Rudolf 10+4reb+1ast, M.Andres 10+7reb+1ast, M.Gonzalo 4+2reb, V.Luis 3+4reb+3ast
Paisas: C.Giovanni 24+6reb+4ast, O.David 21+4reb+7ast, J.Michael 18+4reb+3ast, G.Charles 14+10reb+4ast, J.Rios 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Hoyos 10+1reb+1ast

Toros - Sabios 89-40:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Toros' (4-0) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Sabios (0-4) 89-40 on Wednesday. Toros held Sabios to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 52.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Toros forced 23 Sabios turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Miguel Ramos (189-2006) who scored 17 points and 7 assists. ex-international guard Darwin Blanco (188-2003) chipped in 13 points. Four Toros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican guard Samuel Valentin (183-1988) who recorded 11 points and Mexican Luis Aguilar added 3 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Toros have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 4-0 record having 2 victories less than leader Caimanes. Loser Sabios still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Sabios: D.Castro 12+2reb, S.Valentin 11+3reb+1ast, B.Thompson 5+9reb, W.Zavien 3+3reb+2ast, A.Luis 3+10reb+2ast, S.Juan 2+1reb+1ast
Toros: M.Ramos 17+2reb+7ast, B.Darwin 13+4reb+2ast, M.Cabezas 13+3reb+3ast, S.Cristian 10+5reb, J.Roquez 9+4reb, K.Quinonez 8+7reb+1ast

Caimanes - Motilones 91-115:
The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Motilones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Motilones smashed one of their biggest challengers Caimanes in Villavicencio 115-91. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Motilones outrebounded Caimanes 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Motilones shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and swingman Sebastian Ramirez (-1998) supported him with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 24 points by American forward Chase Thompson (198, college: UNK) did not help to save the game for Caimanes. point guard Juan Salcedo (176-2003) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Motilones have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Caimanes at the other side still keep top place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: C.Thompson 24+3reb+2ast, M.Polk 20+3reb+3ast, S.Juan 14+5reb+9ast, S.Valencia 13+10reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 5, A.Mateo 4+1reb+4ast
Motilones: D.Dyondre 34+10reb+1ast, R.Sebastian 30+7reb+6ast, E.Hernandez 16+10reb+2ast, R.Fabian 12+2reb+5ast, J.Bautista 8+6reb+2ast, I.Uribe 6+2reb+2ast

Capitanes - Piratas 75-90:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bogota: Piratas (#3) and Capitanes (#4). Capitanes were defeated at home 75-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Panamanian Roberto Armstrong (182-2000) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Panamanian point guard Bryan Anderson (185-2001) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Juan Ardila (-1996) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and forward Diego Altamiranda (201-2001) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piratas maintains third position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Caimanes. Loser Capitanes still closes the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: A.Juan 21+10reb, D.Altamiranda 16+4reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 15+3reb+2ast, C.Erick 11+2reb, M.Camilo 5+1reb+2ast, M.Jilmar 4+3reb+2ast
Piratas: A.Bryan 27+5reb+2ast, A.Roberto 24+9reb+6ast, S.Santiago 17+7reb+1ast, S.Cortes 10+6reb+3ast, J.Lizcano 6+1reb+2ast, J.Hurtado 2+4reb

Caimanes - Motilones 84-71:
Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Motilones (3-2). They were defeated by third ranked Caimanes (3-1) 84-71 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Motilones. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forward Daniel Sanchez (196-2004, college: Angelina JC) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) chipped in 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Caimanes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Sebastian Ramirez (-1998) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caimanes keep a position of league leader. Motilones at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Caimanes.
Top scorers:
Motilones: D.Dominguez 18+11reb+1ast, S.Ramirez 17+4reb+6ast, H.Ernesto 15+9reb+2ast, U.Isaac 6+1reb+1ast, F.Rivera 4+1reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 3+9reb
Caimanes: D.Sanchez 24+7reb+2ast, V.Sebastian 12+11reb+4ast, P.Max 12+1reb+3ast, J.Salcedo 11+1reb+4ast, T.Chase 10+2reb+2ast, A.Bejarano 7+5reb+1ast

Capitanes - Piratas 59-73:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Capitanes' (0-3) home loss to third ranked Piratas (3-3) 59-73 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Panamanian Roberto Armstrong (182-2000) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. ex-international power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Rodrigo Pena (-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Jair Blanco (-2000) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Piratas maintains third position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Caimanes. Loser Capitanes still closes the standings with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: C.Erick 15+3reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 15+12reb+1ast, B.Jair 14+4reb+3ast, M.Jilmar 5+3reb+1ast, M.Camilo 3+2reb+1ast, A.Juan 3+2reb
Piratas: A.Roberto 19+8reb+6ast, S.Santiago 16+9reb+2ast, A.Bryan 11+4reb+1ast, S.Daniel 9+4reb+3ast, P.Michael 8+3reb, J.Lizcano 8+6reb