LPB Round 27: Piratas are upset by Cimarrones

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between third ranked Piratas (11-10) and seventh ranked Cimarrones (8-15) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 78-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Cimarrones forced 19 Piratas turnovers and had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan center Miguel Bolivar (205-92) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 20 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The former international forward Cesar Ordonez (196-82) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Cimarrones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Alvaro Munoz who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Cimarrones maintains seventh place with 8-15 record. Piratas at the other side keep the third position with ten games lost. Cimarrones are again looking forward to face higher ranked Piratas (#3) in Bogota in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piratas will have a break next round.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Bucaros (9-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Warriors (9-13). Warriors smashed Bucaros 104-81. It was a good game for O Brunch who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Andre Armstrong contributed with 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venezuelan Jose Rodriguez (197-94) answered with 26 points and 5 rebounds for Bucaros. Warriors maintains sixth place with 9-13 record. Bucaros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Warriors will play against league's leader Titanes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play against the league's second-placed Fast Break (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Bucaros (9-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Warriors (9-13). Warriors managed to secure a 9-point victory 82-73 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for J Minaya who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 assists. Warriors' coach gave the chance to play for all 12 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Lamar Roberson with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Warriors maintains sixth place with 9-13 record. Bucaros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Warriors will meet league's leader Titanes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play against the league's second-placed Fast Break (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Warriors - Bucaros 104-81

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Bucaros (9-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Warriors (9-13). Warriors smashed Bucaros 104-81. Warriors made 23-of-27 charity shots (85.2 percent) during the game, while Bucaros only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Bucaros 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Warriors players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a good game for O Brunch who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American Andre Armstrong (190-90, college: Coppin St.) contributed with 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. Armstrong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venezuelan Jose Rodriguez (197-94) answered with 26 points and 5 rebounds and Venezuelan swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bucaros. Five Warriors and four Bucaros players scored in double figures. Warriors maintains sixth place with 9-13 record. Bucaros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Warriors will play against league's leader Titanes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play against the league's second-placed Fast Break (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Warriors: A.Armstrong 22+1reb+6ast, B.O 19+10reb+4ast, M.Jackson 17+6reb+4ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 15+3reb, L.Almanza 14+2reb, M.J 10+5reb+5ast
Bucaros: J.Rodriguez 26+5reb+3ast, M.Sierralta 13+5reb+3ast, L.Roberson 12+2reb+2ast, F.Lucena 12+1reb+2ast, R.Caicedo 9+2reb+6ast, D.Reyes 5+5reb+2ast

Cimarrones - Piratas 78-63

The game between third ranked Piratas (11-10) and seventh ranked Cimarrones (8-15) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Piratas were defeated by Cimarrones in Quibdo-Choco 78-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Cimarrones forced 19 Piratas turnovers and had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan center Miguel Bolivar (205-92) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 20 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The former international forward Cesar Ordonez (196-82) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Cimarrones players scored in double figures. Cimarrones' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Alvaro Munoz who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-92) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively. Cimarrones maintains seventh place with 8-15 record. Piratas at the other side keep the third position with ten games lost. Cimarrones are again looking forward to face higher ranked Piratas (#3) in Bogota in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piratas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: C.Ordonez 24+5reb+4ast, M.Bolivar 16+20reb+1ast, M.Jose 13+5reb+5ast, M.Fernandez 12+2reb+1ast, E.Renteria 11+7reb+5ast, C.Williams 2+1reb+1ast
Piratas: E.Mijares 18+1reb+4ast, Y.Sifontes 13+3reb+4ast, A.Munoz 12+13reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 7+4reb+2ast, N.Lozano 6+4reb, E.Gimenez 5+4reb+1ast

Warriors - Bucaros 82-73

The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Bucaros (9-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Warriors (9-13). Warriors managed to secure a 9-point victory 82-73 on Tuesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Warriors made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for J Minaya who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 assists. O Brunch helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. Warriors' coach gave the chance to play for all 12 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Lamar Roberson (203-86, college: La-Lafayette) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Venezuelan swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Warriors maintains sixth place with 9-13 record. Bucaros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Warriors will meet league's leader Titanes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bucaros will play against the league's second-placed Fast Break (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Warriors: A.Armstrong 20+2reb+1ast, M.J 14+3reb+7ast, B.O 11+7reb+6ast, L.Almanza 11+8reb+1ast, E.Steele 9+5reb+1ast, J.Harris 8+5reb
Bucaros: M.Sierralta 17+9reb+2ast, L.Roberson 16+11reb+5ast, F.Rodriguez 9+1reb+1ast, J.Jaimes 8+3reb+1ast, R.C 7+3reb+1ast, D.Reyes 6+3reb+2ast



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