LNB Round 2: Caneros edge Indios by three points

- May 21, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Tyree Crump

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 2 in the LNB took place in La Romana. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of Indios to Caneros 95-92 on Tuesday evening. Caneros made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. American power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caneros are looking forward to face Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play at home against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in La Romana. Caneros faced Leones. Host Caneros defeated guests from Santo Domingo 104-98. American forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Brayan Martinez contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) replied with 25 points and 6 assists for Leones. Leones' coach Julio Duquela rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caneros will play against Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Santiago was also quite interesting. Leones played at the court of Metros. Leones defeated Metros 112-97 on Tuesday. Jaison Valdez had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Trevon Duval responded with 27 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will meet Marineros in the next round. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Marineros were defeated by Soles in Santo Domingo 87-73. Reales beat Titanes at home 104-94. Reales destroyed Indios on the opponent's court 114-86. Titanes outscored Marineros in a home game 117-89. Metros recorded a loss to Soles on the road 94-84.
The best stats of 2nd round was 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by Emmitt Williams of Metros.

Metros - Leones 97-112

The game in Santiago was also quite interesting. Leones played at the court of Metros. Leones defeated Metros 112-97 on Tuesday. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American guard Trevon Duval (190-1998, college: Duke) responded with 27 points and his fellow American import forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will meet Marineros in the next round. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: N.Faust 26+5reb+1ast, J.Valdez 20+10reb+8ast, L.Cabrera 18+9reb+1ast, C.Diego 17+5reb, K.Perez 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Rivera 7+5ast
Metros: T.Duval 27+3reb+2ast, O.Garcia 21+5reb+3ast, E.Williams 16+14reb, M.Brahiam 9+5reb+1ast, T.White 8+4reb+3ast, J.Matos 7+5reb+5ast

Caneros - Indios 95-92

The most exciting game of round 2 in the LNB took place in La Romana. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of Indios to Caneros 95-92 on Tuesday evening. Caneros made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. American power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Caneros and four Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caneros are looking forward to face Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play at home against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caneros: T.Crump 24+9reb+9ast, C.Hudson 21+4reb+4ast, J.Allen 18+5reb+2ast, O.Sanchez 12+7reb+1ast, B.Martinez 10+7reb+2ast, M.Herasme 7+3reb+1ast
Indios: S.Manley 20+9reb+2ast, N.Morillo 18+3reb+4ast, P.McGlynn 10+3reb+4ast, F.Luismal 10+8reb+2ast, C.Pepin 9+6reb+1ast, C.Ervin II 8+7reb+7ast

Soles - Marineros 87-73

There was no surprise in Santo Domingo where Marineros were defeated by Soles 87-73 on Wednesday. Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Naturalized American point guard Manny Quezada (188-1985, college: USF) responded with 21 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and American forward Sam Thompson (200-1992, college: Ohio St.) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles will meet Caneros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Marineros will play against Leones and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Soles: A.Castillo 23+11reb+1ast, G.Suero 22+7reb+3ast, I.Williams 9+3ast, F.Pichardo 7+5reb+1ast, R.Tamarez 5, J.Familia 4+9reb
Marineros: M.Quezada 21+5ast, D.Stewart Jr. 16+5reb+2ast, S.Thompson 13+9reb+1ast, B.Polanco 7, E.Santana 6+4reb+1ast, B.Shamil 4+2reb

Reales - Titanes 104-94

No shocking result in a game in La Vega where Reales defeated Titanes 104-94 on Wednesday. Reales made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Jordan Goldwire (188-1999, college: Oklahoma) scored 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Reales players scored in double figures. Reales' coach Ricardo Daniel Maffei used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) responded with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-1993, college: FMU) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Reales will meet at home Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Titanes will play against Metros in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Reales: J.Goldwire 31+5reb+8ast, R.Putney 26+8reb+5ast, M.Simon 13+14reb+1ast, G.Solano 13+6reb+4ast, V.Martinez 10+5reb+3ast, A.Pena 6+1ast
Titanes: P.Jassel 33+6reb+4ast, J.Johnson-Coston 18+7reb+1ast, D.St.Hilaire 11+1reb+4ast, E.Soliman 9+1reb, M.Evangelista 8+8reb+1ast, M.Rhett 8+8reb+2ast

Caneros - Leones 104-98

An exciting game was played in La Romana. Caneros faced Leones. Host Caneros defeated guests from Santo Domingo 104-98. Caneros made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Brayan Martinez (203-1991) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Caneros players scored in double figures. Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) replied with 25 points and 6 assists and American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) added 17 points in the effort for Leones. Leones' coach Julio Duquela rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caneros will play against Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Caneros: C.Hudson 24+7reb+5ast, B.Martinez 21+6reb+1ast, T.Crump 19+1reb+8ast, O.Sanchez 12+12reb+4ast, R.Bryan 11+7ast, J.Allen 10+9reb
Leones: J.Valdez 25+1reb+6ast, N.Faust 17+2reb+2ast, C.Diego 15+1reb+2ast, K.Perez 10+2reb+1ast, Q.Jean 9+2reb, J.Pablo Montas 8+7reb+1ast

Indios - Reales 86-114

Very expected game in San Francisco where Indios were rolled over by Reales 114-86 on Friday. Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jordan Goldwire (188-1999, college: Oklahoma) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Reales players scored in double figures. Power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Reales will meet at home Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Reales: R.Putney 20+6reb, J.Goldwire 18+2reb+6ast, V.Martinez 16+4reb+4ast, M.Simon 15+7reb, G.Solano 15+2reb+6ast, Y.Thomas 11+3reb+3ast
Indios: S.Manley 21+10reb+4ast, C.Hollis 17+6reb+2ast, T.Edgar 13+2reb+5ast, F.Luismal 8+5reb, N.Morillo 7+1reb+3ast, Y.Montero 6+3reb

Titanes - Marineros 117-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Titanes' home victory over Marineros 117-89 on Friday. Titanes shot 61.8 percent from the field and made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Marineros' players. American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Derek StHilaire (183-1998, college: New Orleans) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Naturalized American point guard Manny Quezada (188-1985, college: USF) responded with 26 points and American guard DJ Stewart Jr (198-1999, college: MSU) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Titanes and four Marineros players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Titanes will meet Metros in the next round. Marineros will play against Leones and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Titanes: K.Jordan 24+5reb+5ast, D.St.Hilaire 20+3reb+5ast, M.Rhett 16+5reb+2ast, P.Jassel 14+3reb+4ast, J.Johnson-Coston 10+6reb+4ast, J.Corporan 9+2reb+2ast
Marineros: M.Quezada 26+4reb+3ast, B.Polanco 19+3reb+2ast, D.Stewart Jr. 16+5reb+4ast, S.Thompson 10+1reb+1ast, U.Radiel 6+5reb+1ast, L.Jacobo 6+1reb+1ast

Soles - Metros 94-84

Not a big story in a game in Santo Domingo where Metros were defeated by Soles 94-84 on Thursday. Naturalized American Fausto Pichardo (203-1995, college: Alabama St.) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Soles players scored in double figures. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Trevon Duval (190-1998, college: Duke) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles will meet Caneros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: F.Pichardo 23+13reb, G.Suero 19+7reb+4ast, I.Williams 17+1reb+3ast, A.Castillo 14+3reb+1ast, N.Spikes 7+6reb, E.Sanchez 7+2reb+1ast
Metros: E.Williams 33+10reb+2ast, T.Duval 19+3reb+2ast, M.Qualls 11+6reb+2ast, J.Iciano 5+4reb+1ast, O.Garcia 5+1reb, J.Matos 5+7reb+2ast

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