LNB Round 11: Metros STGO is upset by Indios SFM

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between second ranked Metros STGO (5-6) and sixth ranked Indios SFM (4-7) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Metros STGO was defeated by Indios SFM in a tough game in San Francisco 86-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metros STGO. The best player for the winners was American swingman Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit Mercy) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish forward Edward Santana (203-80) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Brandone Francis (196-95, college: Texas Tech) produced 24 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios SFM have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-7 record. Metros STGO at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Soles SD and Leones SD. Indios SFM are looking forward to face league's second-placed Caneros Del Este in La Romana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metros STGO will play on the road against Soles SD in Santo Domingo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in La Vega. First ranked Reales LV faced 4th placed Soles SD. Host Reales LV (8-3) defeated guests from Santo Domingo (5-6) 82-78. American swingman A.J. Davis (206-95, college: UCF) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Luis Jacobo contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Anthony Miles (185-89, college: Lamar, agency: Interperformances) answered with 22 points for Soles SD. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-3 record. Soles SD at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Metros STGO and Leones SD. Reales LV will play against Leones SD (#5) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Soles SD will play at home against Metros STGO and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 11 Leones SD was defeated by Caneros Del Este in La Romana 88-84.
The best stats of 11th round was 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks by Branden Dawson of Caneros Del Este.

Indios SFM - Metros STGO 91-86

The game between second ranked Metros STGO (5-6) and sixth ranked Indios SFM (4-7) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Metros STGO was defeated by Indios SFM in a tough game in San Francisco 86-91. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metros STGO. The best player for the winners was American swingman Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit Mercy) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish forward Edward Santana (203-80) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Brandone Francis (196-95, college: Texas Tech) produced 24 points and American Dominic McGuire (206-85, college: Fresno St.) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios SFM have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-7 record. Metros STGO at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Soles SD and Leones SD. Indios SFM are looking forward to face league's second-placed Caneros Del Este in La Romana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metros STGO will play on the road against Soles SD in Santo Domingo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Indios SFM: P.Bass 22+9reb+3ast, E.Santana 16+9reb, L.Cabrera 11+5reb, S.Logwood 10+6reb, G.Foster 10+3reb+6ast, B.Williams 8+1reb+1ast
Metros STGO: B.Francis 24+3reb+3ast, D.McGuire 19+8reb+2ast, A.De Leon 16+1reb+4ast, E.Vargas 11+13reb+1ast, J.Hamilton 10+1reb+1ast, M.Dicent 2+5reb+1ast

Reales LV - Soles SD 82-78

An exciting game was played in La Vega. First ranked Reales LV faced 4th placed Soles SD. Host Reales LV (8-3) defeated guests from Santo Domingo (5-6) 82-78. Soles SD was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American swingman A.J. Davis (206-95, college: UCF) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized American swingman Luis Jacobo (196-91, college: PFW) contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Anthony Miles (185-89, college: Lamar, agency: Interperformances) answered with 22 points and power forward Manuel Guzman (204-82, college: Bemidji St.) added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Soles SD. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-3 record. Soles SD at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Metros STGO and Leones SD. Reales LV will play against Leones SD (#5) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Soles SD will play at home against Metros STGO and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Reales LV: A.Davis 25+9reb+5ast, L.Jacobo 19+8reb+4ast, S.Henry 11+9reb, V.Martinez 10+2reb, B.Colon 7+3reb+1ast, J.Araujo 4+2reb+2ast
Soles SD: A.Miles 22+2reb+3ast, M.Guzman 13+9reb+3ast, R.Tamarez 10+3reb+2ast, J.Richmond 10+3reb+3ast, T.Criswell 7+5reb+2ast, N.Morillo 5+2reb+2ast

Caneros Del Este - Leones SD 88-84

Everything could happen in La Romana at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Caneros Del Este and 5th ranked Leones SD had identical 5-5 record. This time Caneros Del Este used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Santo Domingo 88-84. American forward Branden Dawson (198-93, college: Michigan St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks. Jaison Colome contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Terrence Shannon (203-79, college: Elgin CC) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and Jose Corporan (-88) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Leones SD. Five Caneros Del Este and four Leones SD players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Caneros Del Este (6-5) moved-up to second place. Leones SD lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Soles SD and Metros STGO. Caneros Del Este will play against bottom-ranked Indios SFM (#6) in San Francisco in the next round. Leones SD will play at home against the league's leader Reales LV and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caneros Del Este: C.Jaison 18+9reb+1ast, B.Dawson 17+11reb+4ast, H.Graham 16+4reb+1ast, T.Mayo 11+3reb+2ast, J.Soliman 10+3reb+4ast, A.Williams 9+5reb
Leones SD: Y.Flores 18+1reb, M.Fortuna 17+5reb+2ast, T.Shannon 16+14reb+1ast, J.Guitian 11+7reb+3ast, J.Corporan 10+10reb+9ast, J.Satchell 8+10reb+4ast



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