LPB Round 2: Tigrillos lose to Cafeteros

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LPB. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tigrillos in Armenia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Cafeteros 86-76. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Cafeteros outrebounded Tigrillos 48-24 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Jawan Davis (184-89, college: Claflin, agency: Interperformances) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and international Michaell Jackson (190-87) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dominican guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack) responded with 26 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Cafeteros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigrillos will play on the road against Hurricanes in San Andres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Piratas' 83-73 road victory against Storm. American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-89, college: FIU) notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Javier Fernandez supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Piratas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Dominican Jaison Colome (190-96) did not help to save the game for Storm. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in San Andres was also quite interesting. Titanes played at the court of Hurricanes. Titanes did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 93-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jonathan Rodriguez who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. John Merchant produced 16 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes will meet Sabios in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hurricanes will play against Tigrillos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Piratas crushed at home Team Cali by 21 points 97-76, which is the biggest margin this round. Jhon Hernandez orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 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 2: Hurricanes lost to undefeated Sabios on the opponent's court 74-79. Bottom-ranked Tigrillos managed to outperform Team Cali in a home game 92-77. Cafeteros managed to beat Bucaros on the road 85-80.

Hurricanes - Titanes 76-93

The game in San Andres was also quite interesting. Titanes played at the court of Hurricanes. Titanes did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 93-76 on Saturday. Titanes made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Titanes had a 40-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Rodriguez (196-87, college: Campbell) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. The former international power forward Juan Palacios-Tello (206-85) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Titanes players scored in double figures. American guard John Merchant (187-89, college: Dowling) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-93, college: FMU) added 23 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes will meet Sabios in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hurricanes will play against Tigrillos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Rodriguez 17+11reb+3ast, E.Oglivie 17+7reb+1ast, J.Palacios-Tello 16+11reb+2ast, D.Guillermo 14+2reb+4ast, S.Safar 12+2reb+8ast, J.Galvis 4+4reb+1ast
Hurricanes: J.Johnson-Coston 23+3reb+1ast, J.Merchant 16+9reb+3ast, E.Steele 11+5reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 7+3reb+3ast, V.David 4+1reb, D.Perez 4+4reb

Cafeteros - Tigrillos 86-76

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tigrillos in Armenia on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Cafeteros 86-76. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Cafeteros outrebounded Tigrillos 48-24 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Jawan Davis (184-89, college: Claflin, agency: Interperformances) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and international Michaell Jackson (190-87) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Dominican guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack) responded with 26 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and guard Antoni Jaume (-90) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Tigrillos players scored in double figures. Cafeteros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigrillos will play on the road against Hurricanes in San Andres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cafeteros: J.Davis 26+3reb+3ast, M.Jackson 20+9reb+3ast, P.Philip 14+12reb+3ast, G.Torres 9+7reb, A.Pena 8+12reb+2ast, B.Agualimpia 4+3reb+1ast
Tigrillos: G.Solano 26+1reb+6ast, J.Antoni 16+8reb, N.Aragon 11+2reb+2ast, W.Van Beck 11+7reb+5ast, O.Munoz 7+2reb+2ast, R.Roque 5+3reb

Storm - Piratas 73-83

Very significant was Piratas' 83-73 road victory against Storm. Piratas brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-89, college: FIU) notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Javier Fernandez supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Belardo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Piratas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Dominican Jaison Colome (190-96) did not help to save the game for Storm. American center Maurice Sutton (211-89, college: Villanova) added 14 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Piratas: G.Belardo 26+9reb+5ast, F.Javier 22+4reb+5ast, J.Guitian 13+6reb+4ast, J.Hernandez 12+12reb+2ast, J.Mendoza 6+3reb, S.Ortiz 2+1reb+1ast
Storm: C.Jaison 23+8reb+5ast, M.Sutton 14+8reb, C.William 13+4reb+2ast, Y.Flores 9+2reb+3ast, J.Familia 8+8reb, F.Jermaine 3+5reb+2ast

Sabios - Hurricanes 79-74

Rather expected game in Manizales where Hurricanes were defeated by Sabios 79-74. Strangely Hurricanes outrebounded Sabios 53-37 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 11 blocks. American JC Fuller (194-94, college: W.Illinois, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 7 assists. Haitian-American forward Jeff Coby (203-94, college: Columbia) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. International center Michael Hinestroza (210-90, college: UALR) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-91, agency: Interperformances) added 17 points and 5 assists in the effort for Hurricanes. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sabios' next round opponent will be Titanes in Barranquilla, which may be the game of the day. Hurricanes will play at home against Tigrillos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sabios: J.Fuller 33+3reb+7ast, J.Coby 19+11reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 8+3reb+6ast, C.Arboleda 6+11reb+1ast, A.Yorbis 5+7reb+2ast, J.Gamboa 3+1reb
Hurricanes: J.Johnson-Coston 18+6reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 17+4reb+5ast, M.Hinestroza 16+16reb+2ast, L.Tony 8+11reb+3ast, E.Steele 7+1reb+1ast, D.Perez 6+5reb

Tigrillos - Team Cali 92-77

There was a small surprise in Medellin where Tigrillos defeated Team Cali 92-77. Dominican guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Antoni Jaume (-90) contributed with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American forward Leron Black (201-96, college: Illinois) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Stedmon Dondre added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Team Cali. Four Tigrillos and five Team Cali players scored in double figures. Team Cali's coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tigrillos' next round opponent will be Hurricanes in San Andres.
Top scorers:
Tigrillos: J.Antoni 27+10reb, G.Solano 25+8reb+9ast, N.Aragon 16+7reb+2ast, W.Van Beck 12+8reb+2ast, R.Roque 5+3reb+1ast, T.Anderson II 4+1reb
TEAM CALI: A.January 20+5reb, D.Stedmon 18+6reb+5ast, L.Black 17+12reb+1ast, S.Jorge 11+6reb+6ast, A.Mateo 11+2reb+5ast, G.Juan 0+2reb

Bucaros - Cafeteros 80-85

Not a big story in a game in Bucaramanga where Bucaros were defeated by Cafeteros 85-80. International Michaell Jackson (190-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. International Alvaro Pena (197-95, agency: BIG) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Maxie Kunle (-96) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and American Parker Farris (195-94, college: Hawaii-Hilo) added 21 points in the effort for Bucaros. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cafeteros will have a break next round. Bucaros will play on the road against Sabios in Manizales and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cafeteros: M.Jackson 21+8reb+4ast, B.Francis 15+1reb+3ast, J.Davis 13+4reb+3ast, A.Pena 13+9reb+2ast, B.Agualimpia 10+9reb, P.Philip 8+5reb+1ast
Bucaros: P.Farris 21+3reb+3ast, K.Maxie 16+11reb+1ast, W.Rose 13+7reb+4ast, A.McClain 10+11reb, J.Jaimes 10+6reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 7+2reb

Piratas - Team Cali 97-76

Piratas crushed at home Team Cali by 21 points 97-76, which is the biggest margin this round. Piratas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Team Cali's 38. They outrebounded Team Cali 40-24 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Piratas players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Center Jhon Hernandez (208-84) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Javier Fernandez contributed with 24 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Piratas players scored in double figures. American Anthony January (206-93, college: CSUSB) replied with 20 points and guard Stedmon Dondre added 15 points in the effort for Team Cali. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Piratas: F.Javier 24+3reb+6ast, G.Belardo 23+6reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 18+15reb+4ast, J.Guitian 15+10reb+4ast, S.Ortiz 11+1reb+1ast, G.Diaz 6+1reb+1ast
Team Cali: A.January 20+4reb+3ast, D.Stedmon 15+3reb+3ast, L.Black 13+6reb+2ast, M.Hayner 8+1reb, S.Jorge 8+2reb+4ast, A.Mateo 4+2reb+1ast



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