LNB Round 4: Soles keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles defeated 6th ranked Marineros in Santo Domingo 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marineros. Soles made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Marineros 43-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tevin Glass (206-1994, college: ETSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with 21 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Marineros at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Metros and Indios. Marineros will play next round against strong Caneros trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Very significant was Leones' (#2) just 2-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Reales 83-81. The winners were led by Juan Guerrero (205-1993) who scored that evening 27 points and 9 rebounds and Steve Burtt supported him with 21 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by naturalized American forward Antonio Pena (204-1986, college: Villanova) did not help to save the game for Reales. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Soles. Reales at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Caneros. Leones will play against Caneros (#4) in La Romana in the next round. Reales will play on the road against Metros in Santiago and hope to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was Titanes' home defeat in a game versus Caneros 92-85. Curtis Hollis fired 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Jassel Perez produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caneros (2-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Reales. Loser Titanes dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. Caneros will meet at home Marineros (#7) in the next round. Titanes will play against Reales in La Vega and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 4 Indios won against Metros on the opponent's court 97-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists by Juan Suero of Indios.

Reales - Leones 81-83

Very significant was Leones' (#2) just 2-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Reales 83-81. The winners were led by Juan Guerrero (205-1993) who scored that evening 27 points and 9 rebounds and American-Ukrainian Steve Burtt (189-1984, college: Iona) supported him with 21 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by naturalized American forward Antonio Pena (204-1986, college: Villanova) did not help to save the game for Reales. American center Gerard DeVaughn (205-1988, college: Stillman) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Four Reales players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record behind leader Soles. Reales at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Caneros. Leones will play against Caneros (#4) in La Romana in the next round. Reales will play on the road against Metros in Santiago and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Reales: A.Pena 17+7reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 14+9reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 14+7reb+3ast, Y.Flores 12+1reb+2ast, G.Solano 9+2reb+5ast, J.Araujo 8+2reb
Leones: J.Guerrero 27+9reb, S.Burtt 21+4reb+5ast, E.Polanco 12+2reb+1ast, K.Ajukwa 6+4reb, W.Green 6+9reb+1ast, M.Fortuna 5+3reb+3ast

Titanes - Caneros 85-92

Quite upsetting was Titanes' home defeat in a game versus Caneros 92-85. Caneros forced 21 Titanes turnovers. American Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) fired 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import forward Cleveland Melvin (203-1991, college: DePaul) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jassel Perez (193-2001) produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Richard Bautista (187-1997) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Titanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caneros (2-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Reales. Loser Titanes dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. Caneros will meet at home Marineros (#7) in the next round. Titanes will play against Reales in La Vega and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Titanes: P.Jassel 22+7reb+5ast, B.Richard 17+7reb+5ast, M.Guzman 15+6reb+1ast, J.Williams 10+2reb+4ast, N.Morillo 8+3reb, V.Edwards 6+1reb
Caneros: C.Hollis 22+6reb+2ast, C.Melvin 17+10reb+2ast, C.Yeison 12+4reb+3ast, J.Araujo 9+4reb+1ast, E.Soliman 8+3reb+7ast, S.Raymer 7

Soles - Marineros 83-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles defeated 6th ranked Marineros in Santo Domingo 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marineros. Soles made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Marineros 43-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tevin Glass (206-1994, college: ETSU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with 21 points and his fellow American import forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Marineros at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Metros and Indios. Marineros will play next round against strong Caneros trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Marineros: T.Burrell 21+4reb, L.Jacobo 18+1reb, C.Sanders 15+6reb+1ast, B.Polanco 14+2reb, F.Luis 4+3reb, C.Bragg Jr. 3+4reb+2ast
Soles: A.Castillo 21+5reb+3ast, G.Suero 18+7reb+3ast, T.Glass 17+13reb+1ast, T.Bond 8+1reb+1ast, W.Austin 8+10reb+1ast, G.Adon 5+2reb

Metros - Indios 81-97

There was a minor upset in Santiago where one of their biggest challengers Metros (2-3) were defeated by seventh ranked Indios (2-3) 97-81 on Thursday. Indios looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Guard Juan Suero (196-1993) fired a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists for the winners. Adonis Henriquez chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Center Eloy Vargas (211-1988, college: Kentucky, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Indios moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Marineros and Metros. Indios will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metros will play against Reales (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metros: E.Vargas 23+14reb+1ast, T.Larrier 14+3reb+5ast, B.Moss 10+8reb+4ast, A.De Leon 9+7reb+9ast, B.Francis 8+3ast, R.Glenn 7+2reb+4ast
Indios: J.Suero 24+10reb+15ast, Y.Montero 17+1reb+3ast, H.Adonis 16+3reb+5ast, B.Tyree 11+1reb+2ast, K.Bigby-Williams 9+6reb, J.Frink 9+3reb+1ast



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