LBP Round 4 (Regular Season): Caimanes defeat Motilones in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the LBP took place in Cucuta. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Motilones (2-4) to second ranked Caimanes (4-2) 89-86 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Caimanes made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) who added 20 points and 10 assists (made all of his seven free throws) during the contest. At the losing side the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Caimanes maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Motilones lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. Caimanes are looking forward to face league's leader Toros in Cali in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Motilones will play on the road against Paisas (#5) in Medellin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Cucuta. Seventh ranked Motilones (2-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Caimanes (4-2) 103-100 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. The winners were led by Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who scored that evening 28 points and 6 rebounds and Soren De Luque supported him with 25 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 assists by the former international point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) did not help to save the game for Caimanes. Caimanes' coach Jaime Ortiz rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Motilones moved-up to sixth place. Caimanes at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Motilones will play against higher ranked Paisas (#5) in Medellin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caimanes will play at home against the league's leader Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Villavicencio between Caimanes and Cimarrones. Second ranked Caimanes (4-2) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Cimarrones (1-3). Caimanes managed to escape with a 2-point win 98-96 on Friday evening. Alejo Britos fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. John Hernandez produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Caimanes maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Loser Cimarrones dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Caimanes will meet at home league's leader Toros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#3) and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Sabios won against Carrib.Storm on the opponent's court 96-80. Paisas lost to undefeated Toros in a home game 76-84. Sabios managed to beat Carrib.Storm on the road 96-89. Paisas lost to undefeated Toros on its own court 67-92. Cimarrones were smashed by Caimanes in Villavicencio 36-69. Motilones lost to Piratas at home 72-77. Piratas managed to outperform Motilones on the opponent's court 82-67.



Carrib.Storm - Sabios 80-96

Very expected game in San Andres Island where bottom-ranked Storm (0-6) was defeated by third ranked Sabios (3-3) 96-80 on Saturday. Sabios forced 19 Carrib.Storm turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Jonathan Salazar (-2001) fired 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Darwin Blanco (188-2003) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Five Sabios players scored in double figures. Forward Luis Viloria (-1999) produced 34 points (!!!) and point guard Juan Carlos Ruiz (180-1998) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sabios have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Sabios went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Paisas. Loser Storm still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sabios: J.Salazar 26+2reb+6ast, B.Darwin 15+8reb+8ast, P.Sean 14+3reb+3ast, J.Perez 12+3reb+1ast, D.Braynt 11+12reb+4ast, F.Miguel 8+2reb+1ast
Carrib.Storm: V.Luis 34+2reb+2ast, R.Juan Carlos 19+5reb+4ast, M.Andres 12+5reb, P.John 6+2reb+3ast, L.Emmanuel 4+9reb+1ast, G.Oscar 3+3reb

Paisas - Toros 76-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Toros' (6-0) road victory over their biggest opponent Paisas (3-3) 84-76 on Saturday. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Toros made 8 blocks. American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry, agency: WP Sports Agency) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The other American import point guard Emmanuel Payton-Clottey (183-1997, college: FSU) chipped in 27 points. Payton-Clottey is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Toros' coach Bernardo Fitz-Gonzalez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard David Ojeda (181-2003) produced 13 points and 6 assists and forward Johan Rios (-2003) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Toros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Paisas lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Toros will meet league's second-placed Caimanes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Paisas will play against Motilones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toros: P.Emmanuel 27+3reb+1ast, M.James 21+12reb+1ast, H.Montano 10+8reb+1ast, L.Salazar 9+4ast, S.Saquan 9+9reb+12ast, S.Mojica 5+1reb+2ast
Paisas: M.Miles Jr. 16+2reb+3ast, R.Johan 13+9reb, D.Ojeda 13+4reb+6ast, B.Luis 9+2reb+1ast, D.Bailey 6, H.Simon 6+2reb

Carrib.Storm - Sabios 89-96

Not a big story in a game in San Andres Island where bottom-ranked Storm (0-6) was defeated by third ranked Sabios (3-3) 96-89 on Sunday. Sabios looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Dominican swingman Braynt De La Cruz (198-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Naturalized Venezuelan Jackson Zapata (198-1985) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Andres Mosquera (196-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and forward Luis Viloria (-1999) added 27 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Storm's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sabios have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Sabios went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Paisas. Loser Storm still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sabios: D.Braynt 25+17reb+4ast, Z.Jackson 24+7reb+1ast, B.Darwin 19+3reb+6ast, J.Salazar 16+1reb+7ast, P.Sean 8+2reb+4ast, D.Anthony 4+4reb
Carrib.Storm: V.Luis 27+2reb+1ast, M.Andres 17+15reb+2ast, G.Oscar 13+2reb, R.Juan Carlos 12+2reb+4ast, P.John 9+2reb, J.Jim 9+5reb+9ast

Paisas - Toros 67-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Toros' (6-0) road victory over their biggest opponent Paisas (3-3) 92-67 on Sunday. Toros forced 19 Paisas turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Emmanuel Payton-Clottey (183-1997, college: FSU) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Hayner Montano (190-1997) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Payton-Clottey is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Toros players scored in double figures. American guard Mike Miles Jr (188-2002, college: TCU) produced 24 points and his fellow American import guard Davion Bailey (193, college: UIW) added 17 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Toros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Paisas lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Toros will meet league's second-placed Caimanes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Paisas will play against Motilones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toros: P.Emmanuel 19+5reb+2ast, H.Montano 15+6reb+1ast, M.Ramos 12+3reb+2ast, B.Vargas 11+5reb+1ast, S.Mojica 9+2reb+5ast, L.Salazar 8+4reb+3ast
Paisas: M.Miles Jr. 24+4reb, D.Bailey 17+3reb+2ast, M.Weathers 6+9reb+2ast, R.Johan 6+6reb, D.Ojeda 5+5reb+5ast, S.Steven 4+3reb

Motilones - Caimanes 86-89

The most exciting game of round 4 in the LBP took place in Cucuta. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Motilones (2-4) to second ranked Caimanes (4-2) 89-86 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Caimanes made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) who added 20 points and 10 assists (made all of his seven free throws) during the contest. At the losing side the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and forward Emmil Williams (188-1991) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Caimanes maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Motilones lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. Caimanes are looking forward to face league's leader Toros in Cali in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Motilones will play on the road against Paisas (#5) in Medellin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: H.Rashad 29+8reb+2ast, B.Alejo 20+4reb+10ast, M.Yildon 16+11reb+2ast, A.Carmona 9+1reb, M.Octavio 8+5reb+5ast, J.Salcedo 7+4reb+4ast
Motilones: W.Emmil 20+5reb+5ast, S.De Luque 20+7reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 18+10reb, Q.McConico 8+5reb+2ast, C.William 7+4reb+6ast, M.Keenen 6+1ast

Motilones - Caimanes 103-100

Important game to mention about took place in Cucuta. Seventh ranked Motilones (2-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Caimanes (4-2) 103-100 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caimanes. Motilones made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) who scored that evening 28 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) supported him with 25 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 assists by the former international point guard Octavio Munoz (179-2001) did not help to save the game for Caimanes. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) added 28 points for lost side. Five Motilones and four Caimanes players scored in double figures. Caimanes' coach Jaime Ortiz rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Motilones moved-up to sixth place. Caimanes at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Motilones will play against higher ranked Paisas (#5) in Medellin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caimanes will play at home against the league's leader Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Motilones: A.Josimar 28+6reb+2ast, D.Soren 25+4reb+6ast, K.Martinez 13+1ast, D.Venner 12+6reb+1ast, M.Quinterian 10+8reb+1ast, E.Williams 7+4reb+2ast
Caimanes: A.Britos 28+2reb+3ast, O.Munoz 19+4reb+12ast, Y.Mendoza 12+5reb+5ast, R.Hassan 12+8reb+1ast, C.Andres 10+3reb+2ast, S.Juan 9+2reb+1ast

Caimanes - Cimarrones 69-36

There was no surprise in Villavicencio where 5th ranked Cimarrones (1-3) were outplayed by second ranked Caimanes (4-2) 69-36 on Thursday. Caimanes outrebounded Cimarrones 38-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. Caimanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Cimarrones' players. American power forward Rashad Hassan (203-1989, college: SSU) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Yildon Mendoza (206-1996, college: Angelo St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Caimanes' coach Jaime Ortiz felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian-American center Duby Okeke (203-1994, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and forward Yedier Mosquera (-2003) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Caimanes maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Loser Cimarrones dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Caimanes will meet at home league's leader Toros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: H.Rashad 24+5reb+2ast, V.Sebastian 14+4reb+2ast, M.Yildon 11+10reb+1ast, F.Jahsim 6+10reb, J.Salcedo 5+3reb+4ast, M.Octavio 5+2reb+7ast
Cimarrones: D.Okeke 18+10reb, M.Yedier 9+3reb, A.Minota 4+2reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 3+7reb, M.Wilton 2+2reb, A.Imohimi 0+1reb

Motilones - Piratas 72-77

There was a small surprise in Cucuta where seventh ranked Piratas (3-1) won against their close opponent Motilones (2-4) 77-72 on Thursday. Piratas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international power forward Santiago Serna (203-2001) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five Piratas players scored in double figures. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Motilones lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Piratas will meet Cimarrones (#7) in the next round. Motilones will play against Paisas in Medellin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: Q.Justin 19+5reb+3ast, G.Aaron 15+5reb+1ast, S.Santiago 14+5reb+2ast, D.Soler 11+7reb+3ast, A.Bryan 10+4reb+2ast, J.Hurtado 5+6reb
Motilones: J.Ayarza 23+5reb+4ast, S.De Luque 17+13reb+2ast, Q.McConico 9+5reb+1ast, W.Emmil 9+3reb, V.Samir 6+6reb, V.Efrain 3

Motilones - Piratas 67-82

There was a minor upset in Cucuta where their close opponent Motilones (2-4) were defeated by seventh ranked Piratas (3-1) 82-67 on Friday. Piratas shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Panamanian point guard Bryan Anderson (185-2001) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Soren De Luque (200-1998) produced 16 points and Panamanian Josimar Ayarza (205-1987, college: Southern Miss) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Motilones lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Piratas will meet Cimarrones (#7) in the next round. Motilones will play against Paisas in Medellin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: A.Bryan 24+7reb+8ast, G.Aaron 20+8reb, Q.Justin 15+2reb+5ast, S.Santiago 12+4reb+2ast, D.Soler 7+5reb+4ast, J.Hurtado 2+1reb
Motilones: J.Ayarza 17+4reb+1ast, S.De Luque 16+4reb+2ast, W.Emmil 10+3reb+1ast, V.David 7+7reb, Q.McConico 6+5reb, V.Efrain 4+2reb

Caimanes - Cimarrones 98-96

A very close game took place in Villavicencio between Caimanes and Cimarrones. Second ranked Caimanes (4-2) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Cimarrones (1-3). Caimanes managed to escape with a 2-point win 98-96 on Friday evening. Caimanes outrebounded Cimarrones 47-36 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Caimanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. The former international power forward Sebastian Valencia (200-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center John Hernandez (207-1984) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Alejandro Minota (189-1998) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Caimanes maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Loser Cimarrones dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Caimanes will meet at home league's leader Toros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cimarrones will play against Piratas (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caimanes: V.Sebastian 22+11reb+4ast, H.Rashad 22+9reb, B.Alejo 19+7reb+13ast, M.Yildon 15+7reb, M.Octavio 8+7reb+2ast, J.Salcedo 7+2reb
Cimarrones: J.Hernandez 29+12reb+4ast, M.Yedier 17+2reb+3ast, T.Evans 16+1reb+2ast, A.Minota 15+5reb+3ast, A.Mateo 11+5reb+2ast, D.Okeke 8+9reb+2ast