LNB Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Puerto Plata was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Heroes (7-6) played at the court of fifth ranked Marineros (7-7). Marineros managed to secure a 7-point victory 85-78 on Tuesday. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Heroes' players. It was a good game for forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Nigerian-American power forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) replied with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Heroes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marineros moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Heroes dropped to the third position with six games lost. Marineros are looking forward to face Leones (#8) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Heroes will play at home against Reales (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
The game in San Cristobal was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Caneros (7-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Titanes (5-8). Titanes defeated Caneros 87-74. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and Jhonatan Araujo who added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was Yeison Colome (190-1996) with 18 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 5-8 record. Caneros at the other side dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Titanes will again play against higher ranked Caneros (#5) in La Romana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caneros will have a break next round.
The game between second ranked Metros (11-2) and 8th ranked Leones (5-10) in Santiago on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Metros outscored guests from Santo Domingo 122-94. The winners were led by Raymer Santana who scored that evening 15 points and 7 assists. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Angel Gerardo Suero did not help to save the game 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 maintains second position with 11-2 record behind leader Indios. Loser Leones keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Metros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones will play against Marineros (#4) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 12 Reales beat Soles on the road 94-90.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 18 points and 6 rebounds by Xavier Reyes of Titanes.



Marineros - Heroes 85-78

The game in Puerto Plata was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Heroes (7-6) played at the court of fifth ranked Marineros (7-7). Marineros managed to secure a 7-point victory 85-78 on Tuesday. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Heroes' players. It was a good game for forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Nigerian-American power forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) replied with 13 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Kevin Obanor (203-1999, college: Texas Tech) added 14 points in the effort for Heroes. Both teams had four players each who 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. Newly promoted Heroes dropped to the third position with six games lost. Marineros are looking forward to face Leones (#8) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Heroes will play at home against Reales (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Marineros: O.Emmanuel 22+6reb, A.Fulgencio 20+5reb+1ast, F.Luis 10+2reb+3ast, M.Andersson 10+10reb+8ast, M.Marlon 7+4reb+5ast, C.Carlos 6+1reb+1ast
Heroes: K.Obanor 14+4reb, E.Vargas 13+9reb+3ast, F.Jerry 11+2reb, F.Oliver 11+1reb+1ast, J.Valdez 9+3reb+1ast, R.Glenn 7+1reb+1ast

Soles - Reales 90-94

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Reales (6-7) beat bottom-ranked Soles (2-12) in Santo Domingo 94-90 on Tuesday. Reales made 32-of-39 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) who scored that evening 29 points and 6 rebounds and American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) supported him with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Darwin Rosario did not help to save the game for Soles. American guard Devontae Shuler (188-1998, college: Ole Miss) added 26 points. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Reales went down to sixth position due to points difference. Soles lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Reales will meet higher ranked Heroes (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Soles will play against the league's leader Indios (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Reales: R.Malachi 29+6reb+3ast, G.Ramon 20+5reb+4ast, A.Pimentel 13+2reb+2ast, M.Anderson 9+4reb, S.Sekou 7+6reb, B.Baez 7+3reb
Soles: D.Shuler 26+4reb+2ast, R.Darwin 20+6reb+7ast, L.Bradley 16+5reb+1ast, C.Dimas 13+5reb, B.Ezewiro 13+3reb, J.Quezada 2+2reb+1ast

Metros - Leones 122-94

The game between second ranked Metros (11-2) and 8th ranked Leones (5-10) in Santiago on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Metros outscored guests from Santo Domingo 122-94. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The winners were led by Raymer Santana who scored that evening 15 points and 7 assists and point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) supported him with 11 points and 10 assists. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Leones. American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse) added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. 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 second position with 11-2 record behind leader Indios. Loser Leones keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Metros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones will play against Marineros (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Metros: B.Mendez 18+1reb+3ast, F.Anthony 16+2reb, R.Santana 15+4reb+7ast, H.Jordan 15+3reb+6ast, C.Troy 12+4reb+3ast, T.Florent 12+11reb
Leones: A.Gerardo Suero 16+6reb+7ast, L.Jose 15+5reb+1ast, R.Thomas 15+4reb+3ast, S.Brayan 14+3reb+5ast, Q.Reggie 14+1reb+2ast, K.Richardson 14+10reb+2ast

Titanes - Caneros 87-74

The game in San Cristobal was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Caneros (7-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Titanes (5-8). Titanes defeated Caneros 87-74. Titanes made 17-of-18 charity shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and naturalized Spanish power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) who added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was Yeison Colome (190-1996) with 18 points and 5 assists and Serbian forward Lazar Lugic (208-1998, agency: Dagger Basket) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 5-8 record. Caneros at the other side dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Titanes will again play against higher ranked Caneros (#5) in La Romana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caneros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Titanes: F.Romeao 22+3reb+5ast, X.Reyes 18+6reb+3ast, A.Jhonatan 13+14reb+2ast, R.Isaiah 12+1reb, W.Shaun 9+2reb+4ast, S.Scott 7+2reb
Caneros: Y.Colome 18+2reb+5ast, S.Eusebio 14+4reb+2ast, L.Lugic 14+8reb, J.Sharkey 13+3reb+6ast, M.Smith 7+3reb, M.Herasme 2+1reb