LNB Round 7 (Second Stage): Reales defeat Titanes in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LNB took place in La Vega. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Titanes (11-9) to first ranked Reales (13-6) 91-89 on Sunday evening. Reales shot 21 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Titanes only scored three points from the stripe. Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) helped adding 19 points and 8 assists. At the losing side point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-6 record. Titanes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. Reales are looking forward to face Indios (#5) in San Francisco in the next round. Titanes will play on the road against Metros in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sixth-ranked Marineros (6-13) gave a tough game to fourth ranked Metros (12-8) in Puerto Plata. The visitors from Santiago managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected easier game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners and scored 17 points. Victor Liz accounted for 17 points. Swingman Jonatan Bello (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) came up with 24 points for Marineros in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Metros moved-up to third place. Marineros lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Metros will play against Titanes (#4) in San Cristobal in the next round. Marineros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Caneros in La Romana and hope to get back on the winning track.
Second ranked Caneros (13-7) beat at home 5th ranked Indios (10-9) by 8 points 100-92, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Yeison Colome fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Caneros' coach Jose Perez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tony Farmer produced 28 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Caneros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-7 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Indios at the other side keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Caneros will meet at home bottom-ranked Marineros (#6) in the next round. Indios will play against the league's leader Reales and hope to secure a win.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals by Jassel Perez of Titanes.



Caneros - Indios 100-92

Second ranked Caneros (13-7) beat at home 5th ranked Indios (10-9) by 8 points 100-92, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Caneros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Yeison Colome (190-1996, agency: BMS Sport Agency) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Caneros' coach Jose Perez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced 28 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 15 points and 15 rebounds respectively for lost side. Caneros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-7 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Indios at the other side keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Caneros will meet at home bottom-ranked Marineros (#6) in the next round. Indios will play against the league's leader Reales and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caneros: Y.Colome 30+13reb+7ast, D.Spencer 23+5reb+5ast, R.Bastardo 13+13reb+2ast, R.Santana 10+1reb, E.Suero 8+6reb+2ast, S.Keith 5+6reb+3ast
Indios: T.Farmer 28+7reb+7ast, E.Polanco 19+4reb+5ast, L.Ferreiras 15+15reb, E.Tejeda 9+5reb+2ast, W.Green Jr. 8+7reb+9ast, J.Narcis 7+3reb+1ast

Marineros - Metros 84-86

Sixth-ranked Marineros (6-13) gave a tough game to fourth ranked Metros (12-8) in Puerto Plata. The visitors from Santiago managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected easier game. Metros made 24-of-31 charity shots (77.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners and scored 17 points. Victor Liz (190-1986, agency: BMS Sport Agency) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Swingman Jonatan Bello (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) came up with 24 points and forward Anderson Mirambeaux (203-1999, college: Miami, OH) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Marineros in the defeat. Four Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Metros moved-up to third place. Marineros lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Metros will play against Titanes (#4) in San Cristobal in the next round. Marineros will play on the road against the league's second-placed Caneros in La Romana and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Metros: S.Rice 18+2reb+1ast, A.De Leon 17+3reb+3ast, V.Liz 17+4reb+1ast, B.Francis 10+1reb, E.Vargas 7+7reb, O.Garcia 7+2reb
Marineros: J.Bello 24+3reb+3ast, A.Mirambeaux 20+5reb+3ast, M.Collins 13+7reb+2ast, B.Polanco 10+2reb+1ast, C.Carela 5+1reb+2ast, Y.Alok 5+1reb

Reales - Titanes 91-89

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LNB took place in La Vega. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Titanes (11-9) to first ranked Reales (13-6) 91-89 on Sunday evening. Reales shot 21 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Titanes only scored three points from the stripe. Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) helped adding 19 points and 8 assists. At the losing side point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals and swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Five Reales and four Titanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-6 record. Titanes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. Reales are looking forward to face Indios (#5) in San Francisco in the next round. Titanes will play on the road against Metros in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Reales: Q.Green 19+2reb+8ast, S.Manley 18+14reb, M.Warren 16+7reb+3ast, N.Carter 12+5reb+3ast, L.Duarte 12+6reb+2ast, V.Martinez 5+2reb+4ast
Titanes: J.Perez 23+5reb+4ast, R.Bautista 16+8reb+8ast, T.Criswell 14+5reb+1ast, R.Bautista 10+2reb+3ast, G.Lewis 9+1reb+1ast, R.Ferguson 9+4reb