LNB Round 8 (Second Stage): Leader Metros lose to Gigantes

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 (18-6) recorded its sixth loss in Santiago on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Gigantes (16-9) 114-100. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Gigantes made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Charles Brown Jr (198-1997, college: St.Joseph's) chipped in 31 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) produced 16 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes maintains second position with 16-9 record having just one point less than leader Marineros. Metros at the other side still keep top place with six games lost. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metros will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Gigantes in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Moca. Third ranked Heroes (14-11) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Reales (11-14) 80-78 on Friday evening. American guard Caleb Huffman (193-2000, college: Nicholls) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kevin Obanor contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) replied with 25 points and 6 rebounds for Reales. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Heroes have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Heroes maintains third position with 14-11 record having three points less than leader Marineros. Reales lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 14 games lost. Heroes will again play against Reales (#6) in La Vega in the next round. Reales will have a break next round.
The game in San Cristobal was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Caneros (12-13) played at the court of fifth ranked Titanes (12-12). Titanes defeated Caneros 82-67 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Richard Bautista who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Yeison Colome responded with 20 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Caneros dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. Titanes will again meet Caneros (#5) in the next round. Caneros will have a break next round.




Metros - Gigantes 100-114:
Top ranked Metros (18-6) recorded its sixth loss in Santiago on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Gigantes (16-9) 114-100. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Gigantes made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Charles Brown Jr (198-1997, college: St.Joseph's) chipped in 31 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) produced 16 points and 6 assists and American guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. 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. Gigantes maintains second position with 16-9 record having just one point less than leader Marineros. Metros at the other side still keep top place with six games lost. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metros will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Gigantes in San Francisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: B.Charles 31+7reb+1ast, F.Luismal 22+15reb+3ast, F.BJ 21+1reb+1ast, B.Frankyn 19+10reb+2ast, I.Jean-Karlo 8+1reb+4ast, W.Marquis 4+1reb+7ast
Metros: A.De Leon 16+3reb+6ast, S.Raymer 12+2reb, T.Cracknell 12+4reb, M.Brahiam 10+2reb+1ast, M.Sterling 10+4reb+2ast, O.Silverio 10+1reb+1ast

Heroes - Reales 80-78:
Important game to mention about took place in Moca. Third ranked Heroes (14-11) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Reales (11-14) 80-78 on Friday evening. Heroes players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American guard Caleb Huffman (193-2000, college: Nicholls) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Kevin Obanor (203-1999, college: Texas Tech) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) replied with 25 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) added 23 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Reales. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Heroes have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Heroes maintains third position with 14-11 record having three points less than leader Marineros. Reales lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 14 games lost. Heroes will again play against Reales (#6) in La Vega in the next round. Reales will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Heroes: H.Myke 26, O.Kevin 17+10reb+1ast, H.Caleb 17+7reb+4ast, K.Nunez 9+1reb+2ast, G.Robert 6+5reb, N.Ulloa 3+5reb+7ast
Reales: R.Galloway 25+6reb+2ast, M.Richardson 23+3reb+3ast, A.Mirambeaux 9+1reb+2ast, T.Corbett 8+5reb+1ast, A.Acevedo 6+10reb+1ast, F.Alanzo 5+5reb

Titanes - Caneros 82-67:
The game in San Cristobal was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Caneros (12-13) played at the court of fifth ranked Titanes (12-12). Titanes defeated Caneros 82-67 on Friday. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Diego Colon (188-2001) who added 21 points during the contest. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. Yeison Colome (190-1996) responded with 20 points and American forward Marvin Smith (198-1995, college: UNCG) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Titanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Caneros dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. Titanes will again meet Caneros (#5) in the next round. Caneros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Titanes: C.Diego 21+3reb, M.Luis 11+3reb+4ast, A.Ivan 10+4reb+1ast, B.Richard 10+5reb+10ast, L.Ricky 8+1ast, W.Shaun 6+2reb+1ast
Caneros: Y.Colome 20+4reb+3ast, M.Smith 19+5reb+1ast, R.Bastardo 14+8reb, D.Bost 5, S.Eusebio 4+6reb+2ast, L.Lugic 3+9reb+2ast