LNB Round 2 (Regular Season): Indios keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Indios defeated Metros in San Francisco 74-69. Indios made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) scored 31 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Guard SirJabari Rice (193-1998, college: Texas) responded with 18 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Metros will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Indios will try to continue on its current victory against Titanes in San Cristobal.
Very significant was Caneros' just 2-point road victory against Marineros 81-79. Marineros were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Naturalized American guard Matthew Herasme (193-2000, college: UNH) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Yeison Colome supported him with 16 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by American power forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) did not help to save the game for Marineros. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Caneros will play against Leones in Santo Domingo in the next round. Marineros will have a break next round.
The game in Santo Domingo was also quite interesting. Reales played at the court of Soles. Reales managed to secure a 8-point victory 98-90 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Sterling Manley who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 20 rebounds. Luis Martinez produced 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Reales will meet at home Titanes in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Soles will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 2 Titanes lost to Leones on the opponent's court 70-75.



Soles - Reales 90-98

The game in Santo Domingo was also quite interesting. Reales played at the court of Soles. Reales managed to secure a 8-point victory 98-90 on Friday. Reales made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 20 rebounds. The other American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 25 points and 7 assists. Four Reales players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Luis Martinez (198-1984, college: William Pater.) produced 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Reales will meet at home Titanes in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Soles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Reales: N.Carter 28+3reb+2ast, Q.Green 25+2reb+7ast, S.Manley 15+20reb, L.Duarte 14+5reb+2ast, C.Rosario 8+5reb, R.Smith 6+7reb
Soles: L.Martinez 26+4reb+3ast, G.Suero 14+4reb+3ast, J.Salazar 11+2ast, H.Wright 10+2reb, M.Guzman 7+5reb+1ast, D.Andre 5+11reb+2ast

Leones - Titanes 75-70

There was a minor upset in Santo Domingo where Titanes were defeated by Leones 75-70 on Friday. Leones made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Brachon Griffin (185-1992, college: ECSU) who scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) added 18 points and 7 steals respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Leones will meet at home Caneros in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Titanes will play against Reales in La Vega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: L.Cabrera 15+7reb+2ast, E.Holt 15+10reb, B.Griffin 13+7reb+8ast, A.Puello 12+6reb+3ast, Y.Rivera 8+3reb+2ast, K.Perez 8+7reb
Titanes: K.Jordan 18+3reb+1ast, R.Bautista 14+8reb+4ast, J.Corporan 8+4reb+4ast, T.Larrier 7+4reb+1ast, R.Bautista 6+3reb+7ast, A.Haynes 4+2reb+1ast

Marineros - Caneros 79-81

Very significant was Caneros' just 2-point road victory against Marineros 81-79. Marineros were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Naturalized American guard Matthew Herasme (193-2000, college: UNH) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Yeison Colome (190-1996, agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 16 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by American power forward Daviyon Draper (200-1994, college: FIU) did not help to save the game for Marineros. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) added 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Caneros will play against Leones in Santo Domingo in the next round. Marineros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caneros: M.Herasme 19+8reb+4ast, Y.Colome 16+4reb+5ast, M.Payton 11+3reb+4ast, Z.Irvin 10+3reb+1ast, L.Caue 8+5reb, W.Brown 7+9reb+1ast
Marineros: D.Draper 20+9reb+2ast, R.Christmas 16+12reb, A.Mirambeaux 15+3reb+2ast, I.Williams 10+2reb+4ast, B.Polanco 9+5reb+4ast, C.Carela 3+2reb

Indios - Metros 74-69

Indios defeated Metros in San Francisco 74-69. Indios made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) scored 31 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Guard SirJabari Rice (193-1998, college: Texas) responded with 18 points and 6 assists and forward Jeremiah Tilmon Jr (208-1998, college: Missouri) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Metros will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Indios will try to continue on its current victory against Titanes in San Cristobal.
Top scorers:
Indios: T.Farmer 31+3reb+3ast, J.Flores 10+1reb+4ast, J.Patton 9+5reb+2ast, D.Edge 6+1reb+1ast, J.Allen 4+2reb+1ast, E.Tejeda 4+3reb
Metros: S.Rice 18+4reb+6ast, J.Tilmon Jr. 16+7reb, J.Iciano 13+2reb, D.Mintz 9+3reb+2ast, T.Owens 7+4reb+2ast, M.Dicent 6+1reb+4ast