LNB Round 3 (Regular Season): Marineros keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Marineros defeated Leones in Puerto Plata 80-66. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Marineros made 7 blocks. It was a good game for forward Andersson Garcia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) answered with 13 points and 6 rebounds for Leones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will play next round against Reales trying to get back on the winning streak. Marineros will try to continue on its current victory against Titanes in San Cristobal.
Another exciting game for Titanes (2-2) which played in San Francisco against Indios (1-2). Titanes won 83-79. It was a great evening for point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Brandon Spearman helped adding 21 points. The best for the losing side was Panamanian guard Luis Rodriguez (198-1999, college: UNLV) with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Indios' coach Leandro Hiriart tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes will play against Marineros in Puerto Plata in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Indios will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 3 bottom-ranked Soles beat Indios on the road 98-90. Marineros won against Reales on its own court 75-64.



Indios - Soles 90-98

There was a surprise result when Soles (1-2) beat Indios (1-2) in San Francisco 98-90. It was a great evening for naturalized American Fausto Pichardo (203-1995, college: Alabama St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Luis Martinez (196-2000) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. Soles' coach Anderson Cabrera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and American point guard Deshone Hicks (178-1999, college: Ferrum) scored 20 points. Five Soles and four Indios players scored in double figures. Soles will play against Caneros in La Romana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Indios will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: F.Pichardo 19+8reb+2ast, L.Martinez 18+5reb+2ast, J.Liriano 15+6reb, J.Familia 15+7reb+2ast, H.Miller 13+3reb+7ast, J.Banks III 8+6reb+1ast
Indios: L.Ferreiras 23+17reb+3ast, D.Hicks 20+2reb+2ast, J.Rosario 13+6reb+1ast, E.Sosa 12+2reb+4ast, C.Gettys 8+6reb+3ast, N.Morillo 6+1reb+3ast

Marineros - Leones 80-66

Marineros defeated Leones in Puerto Plata 80-66. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Marineros made 7 blocks. It was a good game for forward Andersson Garcia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) answered with 13 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) added 14 points in the effort for Leones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will play next round against Reales trying to get back on the winning streak. Marineros will try to continue on its current victory against Titanes in San Cristobal.
Top scorers:
Marineros: S.Curry 24+15reb+1ast, A.Garcia 17+16reb+8ast, J.Bello 17+5reb+5ast, A.Mirambeaux 6+1reb, Y.Martinez 6+2reb, J.Dallas 4+2reb
Leones: T.Burrell 14+3reb+1ast, E.Vargas 13+6reb, B.Savinon 8+1reb+2ast, L.Cabrera 8+2reb, S.Wheeler 6+4reb+3ast, J.Valdez 6+2reb+4ast

Indios - Titanes 79-83

Another exciting game for Titanes (2-2) which played in San Francisco against Indios (1-2). Titanes won 83-79. It was a great evening for point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii, agency: BIG) helped adding 21 points. Spearman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Panamanian guard Luis Rodriguez (198-1999, college: UNLV) with 19 points and 9 rebounds and American center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Indios' coach Leandro Hiriart tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Titanes will play against Marineros in Puerto Plata in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Indios will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Titanes: B.Spearman 21+3reb+3ast, X.Reyes 16+5reb+5ast, R.Bautista 15+6reb+7ast, J.Boykins 12+3reb+1ast, J.Lightfoot 8+6reb+1ast, D.Tham 7+6reb+1ast
Indios: L.Rodriguez 19+9reb+1ast, C.Gettys 14+11reb+2ast, L.Ferreiras 11+10reb, D.Hicks 8+7ast, E.Sosa 8+4reb+4ast, J.Rosario 7+3reb+1ast

Marineros - Reales 75-64

Very expected game when Reales (0-3) lost to Marineros (3-1) in Puerto Plata 64-75. Reales were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for forward Andersson Garcia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) helped adding 8 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Victor Martinez (185-1992) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Walter Lemon Jr (191-1992, college: Bradley) scored 18 points and 5 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Marineros will play against Titanes (#4) in San Cristobal in the next round. Reales will play at home against Leones (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Marineros: A.Garcia 20+13reb+2ast, L.Feliz 15+2reb, A.Mirambeaux 12+3reb+1ast, C.Carela 10+1reb+1ast, C.Anderson 9+4reb+3ast, S.Curry 8+7reb+3ast
Reales: V.Martinez 23+5reb+3ast, W.Lemon Jr. 18+1reb+3ast, M.Simon 10+6reb+1ast, A.Acevedo 6+4reb+2ast, A.Pena 4+4reb+2ast, R.Glenn 3+4reb+1ast