LNB Round 9 (Second Stage): Metros lose to Leones

There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Metros (14-9) recorded its ninth loss in Santo Domingo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Leones (12-10) 104-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metros. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 42. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) chipped in 20 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who recorded 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones maintains fourth place with 12-10 record. Metros at the other side still keep top position with nine games lost. Leones are looking forward to face higher ranked Titanes (#3) in San Cristobal in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metros will play at home against the league's second-placed Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in La Romana was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Titanes (13-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Caneros (8-14). Titanes managed to secure a 7-point victory 93-86. It was a good game for Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Richard Bautista contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) answered with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Caneros. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third place with 13-10 record behind leader Metros. Caneros lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Titanes will play against Leones (#4) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Caneros will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 9 Marineros were defeated by Indios in San Francisco 101-93.
The best stats of 9th round was 20 points and 16 rebounds by Luismal Ferreiras of Indios.



Caneros - Titanes 86-93

The game in La Romana was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Titanes (13-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Caneros (8-14). Titanes managed to secure a 7-point victory 93-86. Titanes made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. It was a good game for Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) answered with 24 points and 5 rebounds and guard Bryan Polanco (198, college: Shorter) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Caneros. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third place with 13-10 record behind leader Metros. Caneros lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Titanes will play against Leones (#4) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Caneros will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Perez 19+1reb+2ast, D.Tham 17+3reb+1ast, L.Montero 16+13reb+5ast, R.Bautista 13+9reb+11ast, X.Reyes 10+1reb+2ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 8+2reb+3ast
Caneros: A.Gordon 24+5reb+3ast, B.Polanco 20+6reb+1ast, A.Trice 13+6reb+3ast, T.Bond 8+4reb+4ast, J.Del Rosario 6+4reb, M.Fidellen 5+2reb+2ast

Leones - Metros 104-93

Top ranked Metros (14-9) recorded its ninth loss in Santo Domingo on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Leones (12-10) 104-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metros. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 42. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who recorded 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and naturalized American guard Omar Silverio (190-1998, college: WVU) added 19 points and 6 assists respectively. Five Leones and four Metros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones maintains fourth place with 12-10 record. Metros at the other side still keep top position with nine games lost. Leones are looking forward to face higher ranked Titanes (#3) in San Cristobal in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metros will play at home against the league's second-placed Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: T.Burrell 25+8reb+8ast, J.Valdez 20+12reb+8ast, G.Suero 16+5reb+2ast, E.Vargas 15+10reb+3ast, S.Manley 14+8reb+1ast, B.Allen 10+2reb+5ast
Metros: B.Francis 23+3reb+2ast, O.Silverio 19+1reb+6ast, A.De Leon 15+1reb+5ast, J.Guerrero 10+12reb+3ast, H.Sims 6+8reb+4ast, J.Arias 5+1ast

Indios - Marineros 101-93

There was no surprise in San Francisco where 5th ranked Marineros (10-13) were defeated by second ranked Indios (13-9) 101-93. Indios made 30-of-34 charity shots (88.2 percent) during the game, while Marineros only scored eleven points from the stripe. It was a good game for American guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Forward Andersson Garcia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Marineros. Five Indios and four Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Indios maintains second place with 13-9 record behind leader Metros. Marineros at the other side keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Indios will play against league's leader Metros in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Marineros will play at home against Caneros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Indios: R.Galloway 31+4reb+4ast, L.Ferreiras 20+16reb+2ast, E.Tejeda 14+4ast, J.Rosario 10+4reb+2ast, M.Simon 10+7reb, J.Flores 9+2reb+1ast
Marineros: L.Figueroa 20+3reb+1ast, S.Curry 19+7reb, A.Garcia 16+9reb+3ast, E.Weaver 10+4reb+2ast, J.Bello 8+2reb+4ast, E.Martinez 7+1ast