LNB Round 10 (Second Stage): Metros defeat Indios in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Metros (15-9) which hosted in Santiago their biggest opponent Indios (13-10). First ranked Metros had an easy win 110-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Metros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Indios' 24. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Indios' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 steals. Forward Adonis Lopez (-1997) contributed with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Adrio Bailey (197-1997, college: Arkansas) replied with 9 points and 11 rebounds for Indios. 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 maintains first position with 15-9 record. Indios at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost.
An interesting game for Titanes (14-10) which played road game in Santo Domingo against 4th ranked Leones (12-11). Third ranked Titanes managed to get a 4-point victory 91-87. Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jassel Perez chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Leones at the other side keep the fourth position with 11 games lost.




Metros - Indios 110-83

An interesting game for Metros (15-9) which hosted in Santiago their biggest opponent Indios (13-10). First ranked Metros had an easy win 110-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Metros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Indios' 24. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Indios' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 steals. Forward Adonis Lopez (-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Metros players scored in double figures. American swingman Adrio Bailey (197-1997, college: Arkansas) replied with 9 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999) added 18 points in the effort for Indios. 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 maintains first position with 15-9 record. Indios at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Indios: J.Rosario 18+2reb, R.Polanco 11+3reb+2ast, A.Bailey 9+11reb+1ast, J.Flores 8, F.Batista 8+3reb+3ast, D.Agramonte 8+2reb+1ast
Metros: O.Garcia 22+2reb+3ast, J.Geronimo 13+7reb+1ast, A.Lopez 12+10reb+5ast, B.Mendez 12+3reb+1ast, J.Guerrero 11+4reb+5ast, J.Matos 9+1reb+5ast

Leones - Titanes 87-91

An interesting game for Titanes (14-10) which played road game in Santo Domingo against 4th ranked Leones (12-11). Third ranked Titanes managed to get a 4-point victory 91-87. Titanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) scored 20 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Leones at the other side keep the fourth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: J.Valdez 20+2reb+7ast, G.Suero 19+4reb+2ast, T.Burrell 18+7reb+5ast, B.Savinon 11+3reb+1ast, S.Manley 10+9reb, E.Vargas 7+10reb+2ast
Titanes: L.Montero 23+8reb+6ast, J.Perez 22+7reb+2ast, J.Araujo 16+13reb+2ast, R.Bautista 10+1reb+8ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 9+9reb+2ast, R.Bautista 5+2ast