LNB Round 8 (Second Stage): Metros lose to Titanes

There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Santiago between third ranked Metros (12-9) and fourth ranked Titanes (12-9) on Tuesday night. Metros were defeated by Titanes at home 83-93. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 36. Titanes forced 21 Metros turnovers. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Victor Liz (190-1986, agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with 28 points and 5 rebounds for Metros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Metros. Titanes is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Marineros (#6) in Puerto Plata in the next round. Metros will play on the road against Indios in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LNB top team - Reales (14-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Indios (10-10) in San Francisco 102-90. Worth to mention a quality performance of American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 21 rebounds and Quade Green who added 20 points and 8 assists during the contest. Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Reales have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-6 record. Indios at the other side keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Reales will play against league's second-placed Caneros in La Romana 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.
The game between second ranked Caneros (14-7) and 6th ranked Marineros (6-14) in La Romana on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Caneros outscored guests from Puerto Plata 91-63. The winners were led by Luis Santos who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds. Caneros' coach Jose Perez felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Jonatan Bello did not help to save the game for Marineros. Caneros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-7 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Marineros lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Caneros will meet league's leader Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Marineros will play against Titanes (#3) in San Cristobal and hope to secure a win.




Indios - Reales 90-102

LNB top team - Reales (14-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Indios (10-10) in San Francisco 102-90. Worth to mention a quality performance of American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 21 rebounds and the other American import point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) who added 20 points and 8 assists during the contest. Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Reales have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-6 record. Indios at the other side keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Reales will play against league's second-placed Caneros in La Romana 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:
Reales: S.Manley 21+21reb+1ast, Q.Green 20+3reb+8ast, M.Warren 17+7reb+3ast, L.Duarte 13+1reb+1ast, N.Carter 9+3reb+1ast, A.Pena 9+2reb+1ast
Indios: E.Polanco 19+3reb+3ast, T.Farmer 17+7reb+6ast, M.Johnson 16+7reb+3ast, L.Ferreiras 14+15reb+2ast, J.Murry 7+3reb+4ast, J.Flores 5+1reb+1ast

Caneros - Marineros 91-63

The game between second ranked Caneros (14-7) and 6th ranked Marineros (6-14) in La Romana on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Caneros outscored guests from Puerto Plata 91-63. Caneros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Marineros' 24. The winners were led by center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds and Eusebio Suero supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Caneros' coach Jose Perez felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Jonatan Bello (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Marineros. Bernardo Polanco (189-1994, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 13 points for the guests. Caneros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-7 record having just one point less than leader Reales. Marineros lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Caneros will meet league's leader Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Marineros will play against Titanes (#3) in San Cristobal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caneros: L.Santos 22+20reb+2ast, E.Suero 21+5reb+1ast, R.Santana 12+3reb+2ast, Y.Colome 8+6reb+5ast, L.Belbere 7+6reb+2ast, B.Savinon 5+1reb+1ast
Marineros: B.Polanco 13+3reb, J.Bello 11+5reb+4ast, C.Carela 11+3reb, A.Mirambeaux 9+2reb+3ast, R.Moquete 8+3reb+4ast, A.Garcia 6+2reb

Metros - Titanes 83-93

The most important game in the last round took place in Santiago between third ranked Metros (12-9) and fourth ranked Titanes (12-9) on Tuesday night. Metros were defeated by Titanes at home 83-93. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 36. Titanes forced 21 Metros turnovers. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. Victor Liz (190-1986, agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with 28 points and 5 rebounds and American guard SirJabari Rice (193-1998, college: Texas) added 17 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Metros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Metros. Titanes is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Marineros (#6) in Puerto Plata in the next round. Metros will play on the road against Indios in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Perez 21+7reb+3ast, R.Bautista 20+5reb+7ast, T.Criswell 18+4reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 11+1reb+1ast, R.Bautista 8+4ast, M.Evangelista 6+1reb
Metros: V.Liz 28+5reb+1ast, S.Rice 17+2reb+4ast, J.Allen 10+2reb+1ast, J.Rosario 7+1reb, E.Maldonado 5+1reb+3ast, O.Garcia 5+1ast