LPB Round 28: Warriors defeat Titanes

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Titanes (18-5) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Warriors (10-13) 90-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Titanes. Warriors made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Michaell Jackson (196-87) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds. American Andre Armstrong (190-90, college: Coppin St.) contributed with 21 points for the winners. American-Dominican swingman Luis Jacobo (196-91, college: PFW) replied with 18 points for Titanes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Titanes still keep top position with five games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Quibdo-Choco. Third ranked Piratas (12-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Cimarrones (8-16) 94-91 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-95) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Sebastian Valencia who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Venezuelan center Miguel Bolivar (205-92) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Piratas maintains third position with 12-10 record having seven points less than leader Titanes. Cimarrones at the other side stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost.
The game in Bucaramanga was also quite interesting. Second ranked Fast Break (13-9) played at the court of 5th ranked Bucaros (9-13). Fast Break managed to secure a 5-point victory 80-75 on Thursday. The winners were led by Leonardo Salazar who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Morris Sierralta did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Fast Break maintains second position with 13-9 record having six points less than leader Titanes. Bucaros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 13 games lost.

Bucaros - Fast Break 75-80

The game in Bucaramanga was also quite interesting. Second ranked Fast Break (13-9) played at the court of 5th ranked Bucaros (9-13). Fast Break managed to secure a 5-point victory 80-75 on Thursday. Fast Break looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard Leonardo Salazar (178-93) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists and 5 steals and the former international guard Stalin Ortiz (190-81, college: Valpo) supported him with 22 points. Four Fast Break players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Venezuelan swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) did not help to save the game for Bucaros. Andres Deluque-Rodriguez added 19 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Fast Break maintains second position with 13-9 record having six points less than leader Titanes. Bucaros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: M.Sierralta 21+11reb+3ast, A.Deluque Rodriguez 19+7reb+3ast, J.Jaimes 16+4reb+6ast, C.J 8+4reb+1ast, F.Rodriguez 4+3reb+3ast, D.Reyes 3+2reb+1ast
Fast Break: S.Ortiz 22+2reb+3ast, R.D 17+1reb+3ast, I.Villamoros 14+12reb+1ast, L.Salazar 11+9reb+14ast, R.McCoy 8+4reb+3ast, G.Mena 8+8reb+1ast

Cimarrones - Piratas 91-94

Important game to mention about took place in Quibdo-Choco. Third ranked Piratas (12-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Cimarrones (8-16) 94-91 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-95) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Sebastian Valencia (-97) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Venezuelan center Miguel Bolivar (205-92) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Miguel Fernandez (194-92) scored 23 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piratas maintains third position with 12-10 record having seven points less than leader Titanes. Cimarrones at the other side stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: M.Fernandez 23+1reb+1ast, C.Williams 19+5reb+1ast, M.Jose 17+2reb+5ast, M.Bolivar 15+14reb+7ast, C.Ordonez 9+3reb+7ast, A.Bejarano 6+3reb
Piratas: Y.Sifontes 30+3reb+4ast, V.Sebastian 18+7reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 17+4reb+1ast, A.Munoz 14+3reb+3ast, A.Cristian 8+6reb+3ast, E.Mijares 7+4reb+3ast

Titanes - Warriors 83-90

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Titanes (18-5) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Warriors (10-13) 90-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Titanes. Warriors made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Michaell Jackson (196-87) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds. American Andre Armstrong (190-90, college: Coppin St.) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Armstrong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Warriors players scored in double figures. American-Dominican swingman Luis Jacobo (196-91, college: PFW) replied with 18 points and the former international guard Gianluca Bacci (187-89) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Titanes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Titanes still keep top position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Titanes: L.Jacobo 18+1ast, L.Cabrera 12+4reb, D.Soren 9+4reb+2ast, G.Bacci 9+6reb+1ast, C.Garcia 7+5reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 7+7reb+1ast
Warriors: M.Jackson 26+5reb+3ast, A.Armstrong 21+4reb+3ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 14+5reb+1ast, B.O 12+4reb+1ast, M.J 10+4reb+5ast, P.Shamil 5+11reb+1ast



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