LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Change at the top of the standings

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LNB round 4 caused change at the leadership position. Seventh defeat of league's leader Leones (10-7) against second ranked Metros (11-7) 112-87 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Leones. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who helped to win the game recording 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Leones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros keep a position of league leader. Leones at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Metros. Leones will play next round against strong Titanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Metros will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Indios in San Francisco.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Indios (9-8) against fifth ranked Marineros (9-9) on Wednesday night. Visiting Indios were defeated by Marineros in a tough game in Puerto Plata 81-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 8 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and Rich Polanco who added 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marineros moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Titanes. Indios at the other side keep the third position with eight games lost. Marineros will play against bottom-ranked Caneros (#6) in La Romana in the next round. Indios will play at home against the league's leader Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 bottom-ranked Caneros were beaten by Titanes on the road 82-73.



Titanes - Caneros 82-73

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Titanes (9-9) beat bottom-ranked Caneros (7-10) in San Cristobal 82-73. Titanes forced 22 Caneros turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) who added 16 points, 7 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Titanes' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Austin Trice (201-2000, college: ODU) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Yeison Colome (190-1996) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Four Caneros players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 9-9 record, which they share with Marineros. Caneros lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Titanes will play against league's second-placed Leones in Santo Domingo in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Caneros will play at home against Marineros (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: R.Bautista 19+6reb+4ast, J.Perez 16+2reb+7ast, M.Heron 12+6reb+1ast, L.Montero 9+6reb+8ast, J.Araujo 7+7reb, X.Reyes 5
Caneros: A.Trice 18+12reb+3ast, Y.Colome 14+3reb+5ast, A.Norris 13+4reb, D.Spencer 12+2reb+2ast, E.Suero 8+5reb+3ast, B.Polanco 6+2reb+3ast

Metros - Leones 112-87

LNB round 4 caused change at the leadership position. Seventh defeat of league's leader Leones (10-7) against second ranked Metros (11-7) 112-87 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Leones. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who helped to win the game recording 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Metros players scored in double figures. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized American forward Luis Reynoso (196-1999, college: N.Essex CC) added 10 points in the effort for Leones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros keep a position of league leader. Leones at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Metros. Leones will play next round against strong Titanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Metros will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Indios in San Francisco.
Top scorers:
Metros: J.Guerrero 22+4reb+3ast, O.Silverio 16+1reb+5ast, B.Francis 15+1reb+2ast, J.Matos 13+9reb+3ast, A.De Leon 11+6reb+5ast, H.Sims 10+12reb+3ast
Leones: T.Burrell 15+6reb+2ast, L.Reynoso 10+2reb+3ast, B.Allen 9+3reb, L.Cabrera 8+2reb, E.Vargas 8+3reb+3ast, B.Savinon 7+1reb+2ast

Marineros - Indios 89-81

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Indios (9-8) against fifth ranked Marineros (9-9) on Wednesday night. Visiting Indios were defeated by Marineros in a tough game in Puerto Plata 81-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Marineros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Indios' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 8 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) who added 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) scored 19 points. Five Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marineros moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Titanes. Indios at the other side keep the third position with eight games lost. Marineros will play against bottom-ranked Caneros (#6) in La Romana in the next round. Indios will play at home against the league's leader Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marineros: S.Curry 32+8reb+2ast, E.Weaver 12+2reb+3ast, R.Polanco 9+9reb+3ast, L.Figueroa 7+2reb+2ast, K.Pena 6+4reb+1ast, A.Mirambeaux 6+3reb
Indios: M.Bryson 19+2reb+3ast, L.Ferreiras 16+10reb+1ast, R.Galloway 13+3reb+1ast, E.Polanco 11+6reb+3ast, J.Rosario 11+2reb, A.Bailey 5+4reb+1ast