TBS Round 5 of Regular Season

The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

TBS round 5 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader San Lazaro (5-2) against sixth ranked Huellas (4-3) 108-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Lazaro. Huellas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Jonathan Holton (202-91, college: WVU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Oscar Cabrera (193-95, college: Daytona St.) answered with 15 points and 5 assists for San Lazaro. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huellas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos. San Lazaro at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mauricio Baez who have the same record.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Mauricio Baez as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (San Lazaro) loss. Mauricio Baez defeated 5th ranked Bameso at home 90-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bameso. American swingman AJ Davis (206-95, college: UCF) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and James White chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Mauricio Baez's coach Melvyn Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Miguel Dicent (190-94, college: Morehead St.) responded with 18 points and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with San Lazaro and Barias. Bameso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost.
A very close game took place in between Barias and Mauricio Baez. Second ranked Barias (5-2) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Mauricio Baez (5-2). Barias managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 in the fight for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. LJ Figueroa nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Barias' coach Cristian Arias used entire bench in such tough game. Gerardo Suero came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for Mauricio Baez in the defeat. Barias keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Lazaro and Mauricio Baez.
TBS top team - San Lazaro (5-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Los Prados (0-7) 98-92. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was Raphiael Putney who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. San Lazaro's coach Freddy Sanchez let to play all 12 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Lazaro maintains first place with 5-2 record, which they share with Mauricio Baez and Barias. Los Prados at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Bottom-ranked Los Prados is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to sixth ranked San Carlos (4-3) 91-74 on Wednesday evening. Jhery Matos orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Carlos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Huellas. Loser Los Prados still closes the standings with seven games lost.

In the last game of round 5 Barias smashed El Million on the road 93-67.

San Lazaro - Los Prados 98-92

TBS top team - San Lazaro (5-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Los Prados (0-7) 98-92. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was forward Raphiael Putney (207-90, college: UMass) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Greg Foster (190-89, college: SVSU) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. San Lazaro's coach Freddy Sanchez let to play all 12 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Elvin Rodriguez Jr (188, college: USAO) produced 23 points and DJ Laster (199-96, college: Gardner-Webb) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Lazaro maintains first place with 5-2 record, which they share with Mauricio Baez and Barias. Los Prados at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Prados: E.Rodriguez Jr. 23+4reb+2ast, A.Castillo 20+6reb, D.Laster 16+10reb+3ast, X.Carreras 15+4reb+1ast, A.De La Rosa 5+4reb+1ast, E.Ramos 5+1ast
San Lazaro: R.Putney 22+8reb+1ast, G.Foster 18+5reb+6ast, O.Cabrera 15+4reb+1ast, Y.Montero 14+7reb, E.Tejada 8+4reb+3ast, J.Reyes 7+5reb+2ast

Barias - Mauricio Baez 92-89

A very close game took place in between Barias and Mauricio Baez. Second ranked Barias (5-2) got a very close home victory over 3rd placed Mauricio Baez (5-2). Barias managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 in the fight for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Swingman LJ Figueroa (198-98, college: Oregon) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Tony Mitchell (203-92, college: N.Texas) accounted for 21 points and 11 rebounds. Barias' coach Cristian Arias used entire bench in such tough game. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and forward Juan Miguel Suero (196-93) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Mauricio Baez in the defeat. Five Mauricio Baez players scored in double figures. Barias keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Lazaro and Mauricio Baez.
Top scorers:
Mauricio Baez: J.Miguel Suero 19+7reb+1ast, A.Davis 18+6reb+2ast, G.Suero 17+13reb+1ast, D.Nunez 10+2reb+9ast, J.White 10+6reb, D.Moquete 9+3reb+1ast
Barias: L.Figueroa 28+10reb+1ast, P.Bass 23+6reb+2ast, T.Mitchell 21+11reb+2ast, K.Maura 7+2reb, F.Elpidio 4+3reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 3+1reb

Huellas - San Lazaro 108-84

TBS round 5 caused change at the leadership position. Second defeat of league's leader San Lazaro (5-2) against sixth ranked Huellas (4-3) 108-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Lazaro. Huellas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Jonathan Holton (202-91, college: WVU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Huellas players scored in double figures. Guard Oscar Cabrera (193-95, college: Daytona St.) answered with 15 points and 5 assists and American-Puerto Rican swingman Justin Reyes (193-95, college: STAC) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for San Lazaro. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huellas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San Carlos. San Lazaro at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mauricio Baez who have the same record.
Top scorers:
San Lazaro: O.Cabrera 15+3reb+5ast, J.Reyes 13+6reb+2ast, E.Tejada 12+2reb+3ast, R.Frias 9, V.Pena 9+3reb, G.Foster 8+8reb+3ast
Huellas: J.Williams 33+5reb+1ast, J.Holton 22+16reb+5ast, B.Richard 15+9reb+12ast, V.Julian 14+5reb+4ast, F.Dajer 7+1reb+1ast, C.Darwin 6+2reb+1ast

El Million - Barias 67-93

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Barias (5-2) crushed on the road 7th ranked El Million (2-5) 93-67 on Tuesday. Barias made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 El Million turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. El Million was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American Paris Bass (203-95, college: Detroit) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman LJ Figueroa (198-98, college: Oregon) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jassel Perez (193-1) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Emmanuel Martinez added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for El Million. Five Barias and four El Million players scored in double figures. 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. Barias keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Lazaro and Mauricio Baez. El Million lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
El Million: P.Jassel 18+7reb, M.Emmanuel 14+5reb+5ast, T.David 10+1reb, A.Manuel 10+3reb+4ast, B.Polanco 5+5reb+2ast, R.Wilber 4+2reb
Barias: L.Figueroa 18+5reb+1ast, P.Bass 16+7reb+4ast, K.Fulcar 13+4reb, T.Mitchell 11+1reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 11+7reb, C.Dimas 10+1reb+2ast

Mauricio Baez - Bameso 90-82

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Mauricio Baez as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (San Lazaro) loss. Mauricio Baez defeated 5th ranked Bameso at home 90-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bameso. American swingman AJ Davis (206-95, college: UCF) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward James White (204-93, college: Georgia Tech) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Mauricio Baez players scored in double figures. Mauricio Baez's coach Melvyn Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Miguel Dicent (190-94, college: Morehead St.) responded with 18 points and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Nigerian-American power forward Ikechukwu Diogu (204-83, college: Arizona St.) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with San Lazaro and Barias. Bameso at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Bameso: M.Dicent 18+4reb+6ast, R.Galloway 18+3reb, I.Diogu 16+9reb+2ast, M.Mendoza 9+5reb+2ast, M.Baez 8+2reb, J.Duran 7+1reb
Mauricio Baez: J.White 19+10reb, G.Suero 19+6reb, J.Miguel Suero 18+3reb+6ast, A.Davis 17+10reb+3ast, D.Nunez 7+3ast, M.Rainer 6+2reb+5ast

Los Prados - San Carlos 74-91

Bottom-ranked Los Prados is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to sixth ranked San Carlos (4-3) 91-74 on Wednesday evening. Guard Jhery Matos (196-96, college: Charlotte) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five San Carlos players scored in double figures. Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-97, college: USC Aiken) answered with 20 points and 5 rebounds and American DJ Laster (199-96, college: Gardner-Webb) added 22 points in the effort for Los Prados. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Carlos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Huellas. Loser Los Prados still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Prados: D.Laster 22+3reb, A.Castillo 20+5reb+3ast, E.Rodriguez Jr. 10+5reb+2ast, C.Ramirez 7+7reb+2ast, X.Carreras 4+7reb+1ast, E.Ramos 4
San Carlos: J.Matos 24+8reb+3ast, I.Austin 20+7reb, K.Perez 15+8reb, K.Dykes 12+9reb+6ast, E.Guzman 10+4reb+2ast, R.Soliver 5+4reb+1ast



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