LNB Round 10 (Second Stage): Caneros lose to Titanes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Caneros (15-8). They were defeated by third ranked Titanes (14-9) 89-85 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Caneros. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Caneros' players. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) scored 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Caneros' coach Jose Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 14-9 record behind leader Reales. Caneros at the other side dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Reales.
Very significant was Reales' (#2, 15-7) victory against 4th ranked Metros (13-10) 104-93. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Nahziah Carter supported him with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Metros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion (15-7) keeps a position of league leader. Metros at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost.




Metros - Reales 93-104

Very significant was Reales' (#2, 15-7) victory against 4th ranked Metros (13-10) 104-93. Reales dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 48. Reales players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) supported him with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech, agency: BMS Sport Agency) did not help to save the game for Metros. Forward Luis Reynoso (198, college: N.Essex CC) added 18 points 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 (15-7) keeps a position of league leader. Metros at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Metros: J.Allen 22+10reb+4ast, L.Reynoso 18+4reb+1ast, E.Maldonado 12+1reb+4ast, S.Rice 11+1reb+4ast, V.Liz 11+4reb+4ast, A.De Leon 9+1reb+1ast
Reales: S.Manley 23+12reb, N.Carter 21+7reb+6ast, G.Solano 14+4reb+5ast, A.Acevedo 13+5ast, M.Warren 11+8reb+2ast, R.Putney 9+3reb+1ast

Titanes - Caneros 89-85

Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Caneros (15-8). They were defeated by third ranked Titanes (14-9) 89-85 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Caneros. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Caneros' players. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) scored 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 21 points (made all of his eight free throws). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Caneros' coach Jose Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 14-9 record behind leader Reales. Caneros at the other side dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Reales.
Top scorers:
Caneros: R.Santana 21+1reb+2ast, L.Santos 19+12reb, E.Suero 12+10reb, M.Herasme 11+3reb+1ast, J.Moss 7+3reb+1ast, B.Savinon 5+2reb
Titanes: R.Ferguson 25+3ast, J.Perez 17+1reb+3ast, R.Bautista 15+3reb+7ast, J.Lightfoot 12+8reb+1ast, T.Criswell 9+2reb+2ast, R.Bautista 6+1reb+4ast