LBP Round 6 (Regular Season): Toros Del Valle is defeated by Caimanes

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The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Toros (7-3) in Cali on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Caimanes (5-3) 83-80. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Strangely Toros Del Valle outrebounded Caimanes 41-29 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Toros Del Valle helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) scored 18 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Terry Armstrong (200-2000, college: Arizona) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Toros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Caimanes moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Toros Del Valle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Very significant was Caimanes' (#3, 5-3) victory against top-ranked Toros (7-3) 77-69. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) notched 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Josimar Ayarza supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Venezuelan swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Toros Del Valle. Toros' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Caimanes (5-3) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Toros Del Valle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
The game in Quibdo-Choco supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Paisas (5-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Cimarrones (1-9). Paisas smashed Cimarrones 91-52 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Juan Tello-Palacios who scored 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Paisas' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Bernardo Polanco who recorded 12 points. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cimarrones stay at the bottom position with nine games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Paisas destroyed Cimarrones on the opponent's court 69-44. Sabios managed to outperform Motilones in a home game 77-63. Motilones were rolled over Sabios on the road 80-53.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 6 rebounds by Jackson Zapata of Sabios.



Toros Del Valle - Caimanes 80-83

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Toros (7-3) in Cali on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Caimanes (5-3) 83-80. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Strangely Toros Del Valle outrebounded Caimanes 41-29 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Toros Del Valle helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) scored 18 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Caimanes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Terry Armstrong (200-2000, college: Arizona) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international forward Alejandro Minota (189-1998) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Toros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Caimanes moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Toros Del Valle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: O.Munoz 18+3reb+6ast, T.Brown 17+5reb+4ast, Y.Llerena 13+8reb, M.Alejandro 12+4reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 10+6reb+1ast, L.Bethelmy 9+3reb+4ast
Toros Del Valle: A.Minota 19+5reb+2ast, C.Solis 13+4reb, T.Armstrong 10+11reb+7ast, E.Davin 9+3reb+3ast, M.Samuel 8+1reb+2ast, M.Zambrano 7+5reb+1ast

Toros Del Valle - Caimanes 69-77

Very significant was Caimanes' (#3, 5-3) victory against top-ranked Toros (7-3) 77-69. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Caimanes made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) notched 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Caimanes players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Venezuelan swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-1995) did not help to save the game for Toros Del Valle. American guard Terry Armstrong (200-2000, college: Arizona) added 12 points and 5 assists. Toros' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Caimanes (5-3) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Toros Del Valle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: T.Brown 26+9reb+2ast, J.Ayarza 18+8reb, L.Bethelmy 13+9reb+3ast, O.Munoz 10+7reb+7ast, Y.Llerena 8+3reb+2ast, M.Alejandro 2+2reb+2ast
Toros Del Valle: M.Zambrano 17+5reb+3ast, T.Armstrong 12+4reb+5ast, E.Davin 11+7reb+2ast, A.Minota 11+1reb, M.Samuel 8+1reb+3ast, Q.Kevin 7+8reb

Cimarrones - Paisas 52-91

The game in Quibdo-Choco supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Paisas (5-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Cimarrones (1-9). Paisas smashed Cimarrones 91-52 on Wednesday. Paisas dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Cimarrones' 18 and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Paisas forced 20 Cimarrones turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who scored 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. chipped in 16 points. Paisas' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) who recorded 12 points and Dominican guard Carlos Carela (185-2000) added 12 points respectively. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cimarrones stay at the bottom position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Paisas: C.Eric 16+2reb+2ast, C.Early 15+3reb+2ast, C.Marcus 12+3reb+3ast, O.David 12+1reb+1ast, A.Luis 9+5reb+1ast, T.Alexander 7+3reb
Cimarrones: B.Polanco 12+1reb+2ast, C.Carela 12+1reb+1ast, J.De Los Santos 9+3reb+1ast, M.Yedier 8+2reb+2ast, D.Rosario Yovany 5+8reb+1ast, R.Johan 4+1ast

Cimarrones - Paisas 44-69

Rather expected game in Quibdo-Choco where 7th ranked Cimarrones (1-9) were crushed by fourth ranked Paisas (5-3) 69-44 on Thursday. Paisas had a 34-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Ty-Shon Alexander (193-1998, college: Creighton) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican swingman Juan De Los Santos (193-2002) who recorded 19 points and Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cimarrones stay at the bottom position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Paisas: J.Tello-Palacios 21+7reb+1ast, C.Early 11+2reb, T.Alexander 10+6reb+3ast, C.Eric 7+2reb+1ast, S.De Luque 6+4reb+2ast, C.Marcus 5+8reb+4ast
Cimarrones: J.De Los Santos 19+3reb, B.Polanco 8+6reb+1ast, M.Yedier 7+3reb+1ast, M.Wilton 6+6reb+2ast, B.Andres 2+6reb+1ast, C.Carela 2+1reb+2ast

Sabios - Motilones 77-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Sabios' (5-3) home victory over 6th ranked Motilones (2-6) 77-63 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan Carlos Fulda (186-2002) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who recorded 11 points and 7 rebounds and Chilean point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sabios have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Motilones lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sabios: C.Fulda 27+9reb+2ast, K.Nino 20+4reb+3ast, J.Zapata 10+8reb, A.Jonathan 7+11reb+1ast, V.Efrain 6+4reb, P.Carlos 5+2reb+2ast
Motilones: C.Yeison 16+1reb, P.Sean 11+7reb+1ast, F.Morales 8+7reb+3ast, R.Abad 8+6reb+1ast, M.Yesid 7+6reb, C.Andres 6+1ast

Sabios - Motilones 80-53

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Motilones' (2-6) road loss to fifth ranked Sabios (5-3) 53-80 on Friday. Sabios outrebounded Motilones 51-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Sabios' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Chilean point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) who recorded 9 points and 4 assists and Venezuelan swingman Kevin Nino (195-1991) added 15 points respectively. Sabios have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Motilones lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sabios: K.Nino 16+10reb+3ast, P.Carlos 16+6reb+2ast, J.Zapata 11+6reb+1ast, A.Jonathan 9+9reb+1ast, C.Fulda 8+3reb, F.Lucena 7+3reb+2ast
Motilones: C.Andres 15+1reb, F.Morales 9+4reb+4ast, R.Abad 8+6reb, P.Sean 8+5reb, M.Yesid 6+4reb, C.William 5+3reb