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

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of LNB and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Metros smashed Leones in Santiago 98-74. Metros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 30. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American swingman Jordan Hall (203-2002, college: St.Joseph's) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. His fellow American import guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) answered with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) 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. Leones will play next round against Heroes trying to get back on the winning streak. Metros will try to continue on its current victory against Reales in La Vega.
Marineros (2-1) recorded a loss in Puerto Plata. Hosts were defeated by Indios (4-0) 101-92. It was a great evening for Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Juan Rosario helped adding 11 points and 17 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Andres Fulgencio (193, college: Adelphi) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios will play against Caneros (#7) in La Romana in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Marineros will play on the road against Caneros in La Romana and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Santo Domingo between Reales and Leones. Reales (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over Leones (1-3). Reales managed to escape with a 1-point win 95-94 on Thursday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Keith Williams who led the winners and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Reggie Quezada came up with 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Leones in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Reales will meet at home Metros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play against Heroes (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Titanes were beaten by Reales on the road 88-75. Bottom-ranked Heroes won against Caneros on its own court 78-65. Titanes lost to undefeated Metros in Santiago 77-101.



Metros - Leones 98-74

Metros smashed Leones in Santiago 98-74. Metros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 30. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American swingman Jordan Hall (203-2002, college: St.Joseph's) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. His fellow American import guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. Five Metros players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) answered with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American guard Reggie Quezada (190, college: USAO) added 21 points and 8 assists 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. Leones will play next round against Heroes trying to get back on the winning streak. Metros will try to continue on its current victory against Reales in La Vega.
Top scorers:
Leones: Q.Reggie 21+1reb+8ast, A.Gerardo Suero 17+8reb+7ast, B.Blake 10+8reb+2ast, C.Leo 8+2reb, B.Miguel 5+1reb, M.Davison 5+1reb+1ast
Metros: C.Troy 19+3reb+5ast, H.Jordan 17+6reb+13ast, T.Florent 16+10reb, F.Anthony 14+6reb+2ast, G.Jordan 11+5reb, B.Mendez 5+4reb+1ast

Reales - Titanes 88-75

No shocking result in a game when Reales (3-2) beat Titanes (1-4) in La Vega 88-75 on Tuesday. Reales dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Titanes' 26. Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Reales made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Guinean-American forward Sekou Sylla (195-2000, college: Towson) accounted for 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Randy Bautista (, college: ASA Manhattan CC) came up with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized Spanish power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Titanes in the defeat. Five Titanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Reales will meet at home Metros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Titanes will play against Soles (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: B.Randy 15+7reb+7ast, W.Shaun 15+2reb, R.Xavier 12+2reb+3ast, J.Araujo 12+7reb, B.Spearman 10+4reb+1ast, O.Randi 3+1reb
Reales: M.Richardson 22+7reb+2ast, S.Sekou 17+12reb+1ast, M.Victor 12+3reb+7ast, A.Frink 9+2reb, A.Anphernee 9+3reb+7ast, A.Rey 6+9reb

Heroes - Caneros 78-65

There was a minor upset when Caneros (1-3) lost to Heroes (1-3) in Moca 65-78 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward Kevin Obanor (203-1999, college: Texas Tech) accounted for 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Greek point guard Rafail Lanaras (196-2001) came up with 13 points and 4 assists and Eusebio Suero added 12 points respectively for Caneros in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Heroes will meet Leones (#6) in the next round. Caneros will play against Marineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caneros: R.Lanaras 13+4reb+4ast, S.Eusebio 12+2reb+2ast, M.Herasme 10+2reb+1ast, B.Martinez 9+3reb+1ast, L.Lugic 9+3reb+2ast, B.Polanco 6+4reb+1ast
Heroes: O.Kevin 17+9reb+1ast, C.Jack 16+9reb+1ast, H.Caleb 15+4reb+4ast, G.Robert 8+3reb, V.Eloy 8+5reb+3ast, V.Jaison 7+11reb+9ast

Marineros - Indios 92-101

Marineros (2-1) recorded a loss in Puerto Plata. Hosts were defeated by Indios (4-0) 101-92. Indios players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Juan Rosario (203-1999) helped adding 11 points and 17 rebounds. Five Indios players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Andres Fulgencio (193, college: Adelphi) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Nigerian-American power forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios will play against Caneros (#7) in La Romana in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Marineros will play on the road against Caneros in La Romana and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Marineros: F.Andres 17+5reb+2ast, L.Morel 14+2reb, L.Feliz 9+4reb+2ast, T.Toney 9+2reb+4ast, R.Polanco 9+6reb+2ast, E.Omogbo 8+11reb+3ast
Indios: F.Luismal 20+12reb+3ast, I.Jean-Karlo 15+1reb+4ast, M.Miguel 12+5reb+1ast, E.Tejada 11+4reb+5ast, B.Frankyn 11+3reb+1ast, R.Juan 11+17reb+2ast

Metros - Titanes 101-77

Very predictable result when Metros (5-0) rolled over Titanes (1-4) in Santiago 101-77 on Thursday. Metros shot 60.3 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Anthony Fairley (205-1999, college: Miles, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Jordan Hall (203-2002, college: St.Joseph's) accounted for 21 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Swingman Xavier Reyes (192-2002) came up with 14 points and American guard Shaun Williams (192-2000, college: OBU) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for Titanes in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Metros will meet Reales (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Titanes will play against Soles (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: R.Xavier 14+1reb+2ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 12+3reb, B.Spearman 10+1reb+1ast, W.Shaun 9+3reb+4ast, J.Araujo 8+4reb+2ast, D.Antonio 8+3reb+3ast
Metros: F.Anthony 22+7reb+3ast, H.Jordan 21+4reb+5ast, G.Oliver 21+3ast, D.Adris 9+3reb+4ast, T.Florent 9+6reb+1ast, B.Mendez 6+1reb+3ast

Leones - Reales 94-95

A very close game took place in Santo Domingo between Reales and Leones. Reales (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over Leones (1-3). Reales managed to escape with a 1-point win 95-94 on Thursday evening. Reales forced 23 Leones turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Four Reales players scored in double figures. American guard Reggie Quezada (190, college: USAO) came up with 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) added 27 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Leones in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Reales will meet at home Metros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play against Heroes (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: Q.Reggie 38+6reb+5ast, A.Gerardo Suero 27+8reb+3ast, H.Marquis 10+3reb+2ast, M.Carter 6+5reb, C.Leo 5+3reb, B.Blake 4+12reb+4ast
Reales: M.Richardson 19+1reb+2ast, W.Keith 16+8reb+1ast, S.Sekou 12+4reb, R.Santos 11+4reb+1ast, A.Anphernee 10+4reb+3ast, A.Rey 8+8reb+1ast