LPB Round 10 (Regular Season): Cimarrones defeat Toros

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Toros (10-2) in Quibdo-Choco on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Cimarrones (7-5) 46-36. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toros. Cimarrones held Toros to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Toros 46-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan point guard Jesus Medina (188-1994) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Center Andres Bejarano (202-1987) contributed with 8 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Emmanuel Payton-Clottey (183-1997, college: FSU) replied with 8 points and 8 rebounds for Toros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones maintains third position with 7-5 record having just three points less than leader Toros, which they share with Paisas. Toros at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game for Piratas (8-4) which played in Medellin against Paisas (7-5). Second ranked Piratas won 93-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paisas. Panamanian point guard Bryan Anderson (185-2001) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Justin Quintero chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side American guard Davion Bailey (193, college: UIW) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Defending champion Paisas dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Cimarrones. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Piratas (8-4) against fifth ranked Paisas (7-5) on Tuesday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Paisas in Medellin 99-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Piratas. Michaell Jackson notched 26 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Paisas' coach Luis Lopera used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 28 points by Justin Quintero did not help to save the game for Piratas. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Cimarrones. Loser Piratas keep the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 10 Toros smashed Cimarrones on the road 79-58.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by James Montgomery of Toros.



Paisas - Piratas 89-93

Another exciting game for Piratas (8-4) which played in Medellin against Paisas (7-5). Second ranked Piratas won 93-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paisas. They outrebounded Paisas 60-48 including 16 on the offensive glass. Paisas were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Panamanian point guard Bryan Anderson (185-2001) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Piratas players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Davion Bailey (193, college: UIW) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Toros. Defending champion Paisas dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Cimarrones. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Paisas: D.Bailey 27+10reb+5ast, M.Miles Jr. 22+2reb+1ast, M.Jackson 20+7reb+4ast, H.Simon 8+3reb, M.Andres 5+13reb+1ast, M.Weathers 4+2reb
Piratas: Q.Justin 24+5reb+4ast, A.Bryan 19+12reb+2ast, S.Santiago 15+7reb+1ast, D.Soler 11+9reb+8ast, G.Aaron 10+11reb, S.Cortes 7+3reb+1ast

Cimarrones - Toros 46-36

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Toros (10-2) in Quibdo-Choco on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Cimarrones (7-5) 46-36. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toros. Cimarrones held Toros to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Toros 46-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan point guard Jesus Medina (188-1994) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Center Andres Bejarano (202-1987) contributed with 8 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Emmanuel Payton-Clottey (183-1997, college: FSU) replied with 8 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) added 4 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Toros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cimarrones maintains third position with 7-5 record having just three points less than leader Toros, which they share with Paisas. Toros at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Toros: S.Singleton 8+4reb, E.Payton-Clottey 8+8reb+1ast, C.Martin 6+2reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 4+10reb+1ast, R.Miguel 4+4reb+3ast, Q.Kevin 3+2reb+2ast
Cimarrones: M.Jesus 12+7reb+2ast, M.Arboleda 9+2reb+5ast, A.Bejarano 8+10reb, H.John 4+6reb+1ast, E.Ty'Lik 4+7reb+5ast, Y.Mosquera 3+2reb+1ast

Paisas - Piratas 99-82

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Piratas (8-4) against fifth ranked Paisas (7-5) on Tuesday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Paisas in Medellin 99-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Piratas. Paisas made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Paisas made 9 blocks. The former international forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) notched 26 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Davion Bailey (193, college: UIW) supported him with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Paisas players scored in double figures. Paisas' coach Luis Lopera used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 28 points by Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) did not help to save the game for Piratas. Forward Santiago Cortes added 7 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Cimarrones. Loser Piratas keep the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Quintero 28+2reb+1ast, M.Lans 13+1reb, A.Gedeon 12+4reb+1ast, B.Anderson 8+1reb+2ast, S.Serna 8+7reb, C.Santiago 7+10reb+3ast
Paisas: J.Michaell 26+8reb+3ast, B.Davion 22+7reb+2ast, W.Marcus 20+8reb, M.Mike 11+3reb+3ast, A.Millan 9+8reb+1ast, O.David 4+7reb+3ast

Cimarrones - Toros 58-79

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Toros (10-2) crushed 3rd ranked Cimarrones (7-5) in Quibdo-Choco 79-58 on Tuesday. The former international point guard Leonardo Salazar (178-1993) notched 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) supported him with 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by American point guard TyLik Evans (173-1996, college: USC Aiken) did not help to save the game for Cimarrones. Forward Yedier Mosquera (-2003) added 7 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Cimarrones' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Toros maintains first position with 10-2 record. Loser Cimarrones keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Paisas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cimarrones: T.Evans 18+5reb+3ast, A.Mateo 10+1reb+1ast, J.Medina 8+3reb, M.Yedier 7+5reb+3ast, B.Andres 7+4reb, D.Okeke 3+6reb
Toros: L.Salazar 20+9reb+6ast, P.Emmanuel 18+5reb, M.Ramos 17+2reb+4ast, S.Mojica 8+2ast, M.James 7+12reb+5ast, K.Quinonez 4+3reb