LNB Round 11 (Regular Season): Indios keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Indios as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Indios defeated 3rd placed Heroes in San Francisco 101-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Heroes. Indios looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Charles Brown Jr (198-1997, college: St.Joseph's) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). His fellow American import guard BJ Fitzgerald (198-2000, college: Virginia St.) chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. American forward Jack Clark (208-2000, college: VCU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Heroes keep the third place with five games lost. Heroes will play next round against Marineros trying to get back on the winning streak. Indios will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The game in La Vega was also worth to mention about. 4th placed Marineros (5-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Reales (5-6). Reales managed to secure a 5-point victory 85-80. Guinean-American forward Sekou Sylla (195-2000, college: Towson) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Ramon Galloway contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Marineros. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Reales moved-up to fifth place. Marineros at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Reales will play against bottom-ranked Soles (#9) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Marineros will play at home against Heroes and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Santo Domingo between Caneros and Soles. Sixth ranked Caneros (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over 9th ranked Soles (2-10). Caneros managed to escape with a 3-point win 115-112 on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Yeison Colome who led his team to a victory scoring 41 points (!!!). Jonathan Bello responded with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Caneros moved-up to fourth place. Soles lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Caneros will meet Titanes (#8) in the next round. Soles will play against Reales and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 11 Leones defeated Titanes in Santo Domingo 98-90.



Reales - Marineros 85-80

The game in La Vega was also worth to mention about. 4th placed Marineros (5-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Reales (5-6). Reales managed to secure a 5-point victory 85-80. Reales brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Guinean-American forward Sekou Sylla (195-2000, college: Towson) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Andersson Mejia (201-2000, college: Texas A&M) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Luis Feliz (190-2002) added 22 points in the effort for Marineros. Four Reales and five Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Reales moved-up to fifth place. Marineros at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Reales will play against bottom-ranked Soles (#9) in Santo Domingo in the next round. Marineros will play at home against Heroes and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Marineros: L.Feliz 22+4reb+1ast, A.Mejia 18+11reb+4ast, D.Higgs 12+2reb+3ast, J.Rucker 10+6reb, M.Martinez 10+4reb+4ast, F.Andres 6+4reb
Reales: S.Sekou 22+13reb+1ast, G.Ramon 20+5reb+3ast, M.Richardson 17+7reb+3ast, A.Pimentel 11+1reb+5ast, M.Anderson 7+4reb, A.Frink 4+1reb+1ast

Titanes - Leones 90-98

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in San Cristobal where 7th ranked Titanes (4-7) were defeated by eighth ranked Leones (5-8) 98-90 on Thursday. Leones made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for naturalized American Angel Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Reggie Quezada (190, college: USAO) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Xavier Reyes (192-2002) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Leones and four Titanes players scored in double figures. Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place. Titanes lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. Leones will meet league's second-placed Metros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Titanes will play against Caneros (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Titanes: R.Xavier 22+9reb+3ast, R.Ferguson 18+7reb+7ast, J.Araujo 15+4reb, T.White 14+9reb, D.Tate Jr. 8+4reb+3ast, S.Williams 6+4reb+6ast
Leones: G.Angel 25+10reb+3ast, R.Quezada 19+5reb+3ast, R.Kerry 16+4reb+1ast, B.Savinon 15+3reb+4ast, T.Romaine 11+4reb+3ast, J.Liriano 7+4reb+2ast

Indios - Heroes 101-87

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Indios as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Indios defeated 3rd placed Heroes in San Francisco 101-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Heroes. Indios looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Charles Brown Jr (198-1997, college: St.Joseph's) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). His fellow American import guard BJ Fitzgerald (198-2000, college: Virginia St.) chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. Four Indios players scored in double figures. American forward Jack Clark (208-2000, college: VCU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Nargenis Ulloa (182-1997) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Heroes keep the third place with five games lost. Heroes will play next round against Marineros trying to get back on the winning streak. Indios will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Heroes: U.Nargenis 19+3reb+3ast, J.Clark 16+6reb+3ast, C.Huffman 13+2reb+2ast, K.Obanor 10+4reb, R.Glenn 9+8reb+2ast, N.Kevin 8+5reb+1ast
Indios: B.Charles 30+5reb+5ast, F.BJ 16+4reb+9ast, F.Luismal 13+5reb+1ast, R.Juan 11+7reb+2ast, T.Edgar 10+1reb, D.Jordan 8+1reb+3ast

Soles - Caneros 112-115

A very close game took place in Santo Domingo between Caneros and Soles. Sixth ranked Caneros (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over 9th ranked Soles (2-10). Caneros managed to escape with a 3-point win 115-112 on Friday evening. It was a great evening for Yeison Colome (190-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 41 points (!!!). American point guard Josh Sharkey (175-1997, college: Samford, agency: 0z Sports Agency) helped adding 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Swingman Jonathan Bello (195-2001) responded with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Terry Larrier (203-1995, college: UConn) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Caneros moved-up to fourth place. Soles lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Caneros will meet Titanes (#8) in the next round. Soles will play against Reales and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Bello 26+9reb+6ast, T.Larrier 23+7reb+1ast, D.Shuler 19+5reb+2ast, R.Darwin 14+9reb+5ast, C.Dimas 12+5reb, L.Bradley 8+2reb
Caneros: C.Yeison 41+3reb+3ast, S.Josh 21+8reb+7ast, E.Suero 21+6reb+1ast, L.Lazar 9+7reb+3ast, M.Brayan 8+5reb+2ast, R.Bastardo 6+2reb