LNB Round 13 (Regular Season): Reales lose to Heroes

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Reales (6-7) and fourth ranked Heroes (7-6) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Reales were defeated by Heroes in a tough game in Moca 70-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Reales. Worth to mention a great performance of center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) answered with 20 points for Reales. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes moved-up to third place. Reales at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Heroes are looking forward to face league's second-placed Metros in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Reales will play at home against Soles (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
The game in Santo Domingo was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Marineros (7-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Leones (5-10). Marineros managed to secure a 7-point victory 100-93. Forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and Emmanuel Omogbo chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Marineros' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Brayan Savinon responded with 21 points and 4 assists. Marineros moved-up to fourth place. Leones at the other side keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Marineros will play against Titanes (#7) in San Cristobal in the next round. Leones will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 13 Indios beat Soles on the road 97-93. Caneros won against Titanes on its own court 102-96.



Heroes - Reales 75-70

The game between third ranked Reales (6-7) and fourth ranked Heroes (7-6) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Reales were defeated by Heroes in a tough game in Moca 70-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Reales. Worth to mention a great performance of center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) answered with 20 points and forward Alanzo Frink (203-2000, college: ECU) added 10 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Reales. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes moved-up to third place. Reales at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Heroes are looking forward to face league's second-placed Metros in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Reales will play at home against Soles (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Reales: M.Richardson 20+2reb+1ast, F.Alanzo 10+9reb+1ast, R.Galloway 10+5reb+2ast, S.Randy 9+1reb, V.Martinez 8+3reb+5ast, S.Sylla 7+4reb+1ast
Heroes: B.Kam'Ron 18+3reb+3ast, V.Eloy 14+10reb+3ast, O.Kevin 13+11reb, V.Jaison 11+6reb+9ast, H.Caleb 7+5reb+1ast, K.Nunez 5+4reb

Soles - Indios 93-97

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Indios (12-2) beat bottom-ranked Soles (2-12) in Santo Domingo 97-93. Indios made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American guard BJ Fitzgerald (198-2000, college: Virginia St.) stepped up and scored 41 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Eddy Mercedes (178, college: Rainy River CC) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Darwin Rosario responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and Dimas Carrasco produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Indios have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Soles lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Indios will play against Caneros (#5) in La Romana in the next round. Soles will play on the road against Reales (#6) in La Vega and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Soles: B.Ezewiro 20+7reb, C.Dimas 16+11reb+3ast, R.Darwin 15+7reb+11ast, D.Shuler 13+1reb+2ast, L.Bradley 11+7reb, T.Daylin 9+2reb+1ast
Indios: F.BJ 41+6reb+1ast, M.Miguel 15+2reb+2ast, I.Jean-Karlo 12+1ast, E.Mercedes 9+5reb+7ast, F.Luismal 6+5reb+1ast, D.Jordan 6+2reb+3ast

Caneros - Titanes 102-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Titanes' (5-8) road loss to sixth ranked Caneros (7-8) in La Romana 96-102. Caneros players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Titanes' players. Yeison Colome (190-1996) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winners and Serbian forward Lazar Lugic (208-1998, agency: Dagger Basket) chipped in 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side naturalized Spanish power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and American forward Randy Bautista (, college: ASA Manhattan CC) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Caneros and five Titanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caneros moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Titanes keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Caneros will play against league's leader Indios in San Francisco in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Titanes will play on the road against Marineros (#4) in Puerto Plata and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Titanes: B.Randy 17+7reb+2ast, T.White 17+8reb, J.Araujo 15+15reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 14+4reb+3ast, S.Stanley 11+3reb+2ast, S.Williams 11+2reb+1ast
Caneros: C.Yeison 34+2reb+6ast, L.Lazar 16+12reb+7ast, L.Blanco 11+1reb+4ast, S.Josh 10+6reb+7ast, H.Matthew 9+1reb, R.Bastardo 8+5reb+2ast

Leones - Marineros 93-100

The game in Santo Domingo was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Marineros (7-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Leones (5-10). Marineros managed to secure a 7-point victory 100-93. Marineros dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 40. Marineros players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Leones' players. Forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and Nigerian-American power forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Marineros' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Brayan Savinon responded with 21 points and 4 assists and naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) scored 21 points. Four Marineros and five Leones players scored in double figures. Marineros moved-up to fourth place. Leones at the other side keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Marineros will play against Titanes (#7) in San Cristobal in the next round. Leones will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leones: A.Gerardo Suero 21+3reb+2ast, S.Brayan 21+3reb+4ast, K.Richardson 15+3reb+3ast, L.Jose 15+5reb+1ast, R.Thomas 12+9reb+3ast, C.Leo 6+4reb
Marineros: O.Emmanuel 21+5reb+3ast, M.Andersson 19+14reb+11ast, A.Fulgencio 17+3reb+3ast, P.Rich 14+7reb+4ast, H.Devon 9+2reb+3ast, C.Carlos 9+1reb+4ast