Liga Wplay Round 9: Bucaros defeat Piratas

- May 25, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Alejo Montes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Piratas (8-2) in Bogota on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Bucaros (7-4) 63-62. It was a good game for Andre Souza who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bucaros maintains third place with 7-4 record behind leader Carrib.Storm. Piratas at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Titanes. Bucaros are looking forward to face league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piratas will play at home against Motilones and are hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Storm (8-1) which played road game in Quibdo-Choco against 3rd placed Cimarrones (5-5). First ranked Storm had an easy win 78-62. The former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) stepped up and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Dominique Morrison chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Bruce Massey (190-1990, college: MTSU, agency: BIG) with 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Storm have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Storm will play against league's second-placed Cafeteros in Armenia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play on the road against Team Cali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Storm (8-1) which played road game in Quibdo-Choco against 3rd placed Cimarrones (5-5). First ranked Storm had an easy win 75-52. Jabs Newby nailed 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Mike Poole came up with 17 points for Cimarrones in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Storm. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Loser Cimarrones keep the third position with five games lost. Storm will meet league's second-placed Cafeteros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Team Cali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Titanes smashed Corsarios on the road 74-50. Winless Sabios lost to Team Cali on its own court 76-92. Team Cali managed to outperform Sabios in a road game 85-77. Piratas rolled over Motilones at home 92-63. Titanes defeated Bucaros on the opponent's court 80-76.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 20 points and 13 rebounds by Soren De Luque of Titanes.

Piratas - Bucaros 62-63

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Piratas (8-2) in Bogota on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Bucaros (7-4) 63-62. It was a good game for Andre Souza who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bucaros maintains third place with 7-4 record behind leader Carrib.Storm. Piratas at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Titanes. Bucaros are looking forward to face league's second-placed Titanes in Barranquilla in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piratas will play at home against Motilones and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Dupree 21+7reb+1ast, J.Smith 15+2reb+2ast, D.Holloway 14+5reb+3ast, V.Sebastian 5+6reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 5+2reb, A.Yorbis 2+6reb
Bucaros: S.Andre 21+7reb+3ast, S.Ortiz 12+6reb, A.Montes 11+7reb+2ast, O.Munoz 8+4reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 8+8reb, S.Mojica 2+4reb+2ast

Corsarios - Titanes 50-74

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Titanes (8-2) crushed bottom-ranked Corsarios (0-9) in Cartagena 74-50 on Sunday. Titanes forced 20 Corsarios turnovers. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Argentinian Jose Defelippo (186-1997) accounted for 15 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Carlos Morales (192) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Beiker Anez added 14 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Corsarios in the defeat. Corsarios' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Titanes. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Piratas. Corsarios lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Titanes will meet Bucaros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Corsarios will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Corsarios: M.Carlos 19+7reb+3ast, A.Beiker 14+13reb, Y.Mosquera-Perea 12+3reb+2ast, P.Keiner 3+3reb+2ast, T.Yeison 2+6reb, G.Ruston 0+1reb
Titanes: J.Defelippo 15+1reb+3ast, J.Ayarza 13+7reb+1ast, J.Lozano 9+1reb+2ast, A.Carmona 8+4reb+3ast, T.Alejandro 8+3reb+1ast, Q.Jerson 8+2reb+2ast

Sabios - Team Cali 76-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Sabios' (0-9) home loss to fourth ranked Team Cali (4-5) in Manizales 76-92 on Monday. Team Cali made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Sabios turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard John Merchant (187-1989, college: Dowling) nailed 28 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and point guard Jorge Salazar (178-1993) accounted for 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Puerto Rican forward Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) came up with 18 points and Cristian Solis added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Sabios in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Team Cali maintains fourth place with 4-5 record. Sabios lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Corsarios. Team Cali will meet at home higher ranked Cimarrones (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sabios will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sabios: C.Harold 19+2ast, J.Glover 18+3reb+1ast, B.Augusto 11+3reb+1ast, S.Cristian 10+12reb, C.Londono 6+2reb+1ast, M.Jerson 4+1ast
Team Cali: J.Merchant 28+4reb+5ast, P.Filippakos 15+4reb+1ast, S.Ottonello 13+4reb, S.Jorge 11+7reb+5ast, F.Morales 8+6reb+8ast, V.Duvan 5+3reb

Cimarrones - Carrib.Storm 62-78

An interesting game for Storm (8-1) which played road game in Quibdo-Choco against 3rd placed Cimarrones (5-5). First ranked Storm had an easy win 78-62. Storm had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. The former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) stepped up and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Storm players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Bruce Massey (190-1990, college: MTSU, agency: BIG) with 12 points and Michael Parra (-1995) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Storm have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Storm will play against league's second-placed Cafeteros in Armenia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play on the road against Team Cali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: B.Massey 12+3reb+3ast, D.Michael 10+4reb, N.Evans 8+5reb+1ast, M.Parra 8+6reb+3ast, E.Gianfranco 8+5reb+3ast, A.Minota 6+4reb+3ast
Carrib.Storm: R.Roque 20+6reb+5ast, D.Morrison 16+6reb+1ast, J.Newby 13+3reb+1ast, M.Solanas 12+5reb+1ast, A.Ibarguen 9+10reb+3ast, K.Walters 8+3reb+1ast

Sabios - Team Cali 77-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Team Cali's (4-5) road victory over bottom-ranked Sabios (0-9) in Manizales 85-77 on Tuesday. Uruguayan Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Chilean guard Franco Morales (179-1992) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Team Cali players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican forward Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) came up with 31 points and American guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) added 16 points respectively for Sabios in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Team Cali maintains fourth place with 4-5 record. Sabios lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Corsarios. Team Cali will meet at home higher ranked Cimarrones (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sabios will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sabios: J.Glover 31+4reb+1ast, M.Kirsch 16+4reb+3ast, B.Augusto 11+6reb+1ast, C.Londono 5+10reb+3ast, M.Jerson 4+2ast, M.Wilton 4+2reb
Team Cali: S.Ottonello 20+11reb+2ast, F.Morales 19+5reb+6ast, J.Merchant 17+6reb+3ast, P.Filippakos 11+4reb+1ast, S.Jorge 10+3reb, P.Martin 5+1reb

Cimarrones - Carrib.Storm 52-75

An interesting game for Storm (8-1) which played road game in Quibdo-Choco against 3rd placed Cimarrones (5-5). First ranked Storm had an easy win 75-52. Storm outrebounded Cimarrones 40-26 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jamaican-Canadian guard Jabs Newby (188-1991, college: Gannon) nailed 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Storm players scored in double figures. American forward Mike Poole (196-1992, college: Iona) came up with 17 points and Gianfranco Espinosa added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Cimarrones in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Storm. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Loser Cimarrones keep the third position with five games lost. Storm will meet league's second-placed Cafeteros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Team Cali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: M.Poole 17+3reb+1ast, A.Minota 9+4reb+3ast, E.Gianfranco 9+8reb+2ast, M.Parra 8+4reb, H.C 4+4reb+1ast, P.Brahayan 3
Carrib.Storm: M.Solanas 15+4reb+1ast, R.Roque 14+5reb+1ast, A.Ibarguen 11+8reb, J.Newby 10+6reb+4ast, M.Reid 7+1reb, W.Emmil 6+2reb

Piratas - Motilones 92-63

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Motilones (1-7) were outscored by first ranked Piratas (8-2) in Bogota 92-63 on Wednesday. Piratas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Motilones' 24 and made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Motilones 48-31 including 35 on the defensive glass. American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 23 points and 9 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) came up with 9 points and 12 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) added 17 points (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) respectively for Motilones in the defeat. 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. Piratas maintains first place with 8-2 record, which they share with Titanes. Motilones lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with seven games lost. Piratas will again meet at home Motilones (#4) in the next round. Motilones will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Motilones: D.Mateo 17+3reb, C.Rodriguez 15+1reb, R.Brown 10+7reb+1ast, J.Valinotti 9+12reb+1ast, M.Juan 4+2reb, A.Bejarano 3+2reb
Piratas: D.Holloway 23+9reb+1ast, J.Dupree 20+16reb+2ast, A.Yorbis 13+2reb, V.Sebastian 10+1reb+2ast, J.Smith 9+3reb, X.Carreras 6+5reb

Bucaros - Titanes 76-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Titanes' (8-2) road victory over 3rd placed Bucaros (7-4) in Bucaramanga 80-76 on Wednesday. Titanes made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) nailed 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Soren De Luque (196-1998) accounted for 20 points and 13 rebounds. Andre Souza came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) added 20 points respectively for Bucaros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Titanes. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Piratas. Loser Bucaros keep the third place with four games lost. Titanes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bucaros will play again against the league's second-placed Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bucaros: A.Montes 20+4reb+3ast, S.Andre 18+11reb+2ast, O.Munoz 12+4reb+6ast, S.Ortiz 9+4reb+3ast, J.Zapata 8+2reb, M.Bermudez 4+3reb
Titanes: J.Ayarza 24+9reb+2ast, D.Luque Soren 20+13reb+1ast, A.Carmona 14+3reb, J.Lozano 8+2reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 8+7reb+7ast, T.Alejandro 2+1reb

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