LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Reales beat Caneros in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game was played in La Romana. First ranked Reales faced 3rd ranked Caneros. Guests from La Vega (11-5) defeated host Caneros (10-7) 101-92. Reales dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Caneros' 52. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington, agency: BMS Sport Agency) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-5 record. Caneros at the other side keep the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Metros. Reales are looking forward to face Metros (#4) in Santiago in the next round. Caneros will play at home against the league's second-placed Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Puerto Plata was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Titanes (11-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Marineros (6-10). Titanes managed to secure a 6-point victory 82-76. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 rebounds. Jaquan Lightfoot contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. New Zealand-Kenyan center Yuat Alok (211-1997, college: NM State) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Marineros. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-6 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Marineros lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Titanes will play against Caneros (#3) in La Romana in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Marineros will play on the road against Indios in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local Metros (10-7) beat 5th ranked Indios (8-8) 95-82 on Monday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Eloy Vargas who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Luismal Ferreiras responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros moved-up to third place, which they share with Caneros. Loser Indios keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Metros will meet league's leader Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play against Marineros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Marineros - Titanes 76-82

The game in Puerto Plata was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Titanes (11-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Marineros (6-10). Titanes managed to secure a 6-point victory 82-76. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Marineros' 38. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Criswell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. New Zealand-Kenyan center Yuat Alok (211-1997, college: NM State) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Bernardo Polanco (189-1994, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 14 points in the effort for Marineros. Four Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-6 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Marineros lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Titanes will play against Caneros (#3) in La Romana in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Marineros will play on the road against Indios in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: T.Criswell 25+6reb+1ast, J.Lightfoot 13+6reb, R.Ferguson 11+2reb+4ast, R.Bautista 8+2reb+5ast, T.Larrier 7+3reb+1ast, J.De La Cruz 5+4reb
Marineros: Y.Alok 18+6reb, B.Polanco 14+4reb+1ast, J.Bello 11+1reb, M.Thomas 11+5reb+2ast, E.Soliman 6+4reb+4ast, A.Mirambeaux 4+1reb

Caneros - Reales 92-101

An exciting game was played in La Romana. First ranked Reales faced 3rd ranked Caneros. Guests from La Vega (11-5) defeated host Caneros (10-7) 101-92. Reales dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Caneros' 52. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington, agency: BMS Sport Agency) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists. Center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-5 record. Caneros at the other side keep the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Metros. Reales are looking forward to face Metros (#4) in Santiago in the next round. Caneros will play at home against the league's second-placed Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Reales: N.Carter 30+10reb+4ast, M.Warren 14+4reb+1ast, Q.Green 14+3reb+8ast, M.Simon 13+7reb, L.Duarte 11+5reb+2ast, S.Manley 11+4reb
Caneros: L.Santos 22+13reb, D.Spencer 13+3reb+3ast, R.Santana 12+2reb+5ast, Y.Colome 12+4reb+3ast, E.Suero 10+4reb, B.Savinon 10+1reb+1ast

Metros - Indios 95-82

The game with biggest result difference took place in Santiago. Local Metros (10-7) beat 5th ranked Indios (8-8) 95-82 on Monday night. It was a great shooting night for Metros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Indios' players. Worth to mention a quality performance of center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Victor Liz (190-1986, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Metros and four Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros moved-up to third place, which they share with Caneros. Loser Indios keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Metros will meet league's leader Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play against Marineros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metros: V.Liz 16+2reb+4ast, L.Reynoso 13+1reb+3ast, E.Vargas 13+12reb+2ast, B.Francis 12+4reb+2ast, S.Rice 11+1reb+4ast, J.Allen 11+2reb+3ast
Indios: L.Ferreiras 15+9reb, E.Polanco 13+2reb+2ast, J.Narcis 13+5reb, T.Farmer 11+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 10+2reb, W.Green Jr. 7+1reb+2ast