LNB Round 6 (Second Stage): Heroes defeat Indios in the game between Top 4 teams

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An interesting game for Heroes (12-11) which hosted in Moca second-best Indios (16-7). Third ranked Heroes managed to get a 11-point victory 102-91. Heroes shot 30 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Indios only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Heroes looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Indios helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American guard BJ Fitzgerald (198-2000, college: Virginia St.) replied with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for Indios. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Heroes maintains third position with 12-11 record having four points less than leader Marineros. Indios at the other side keep the second place with seven games lost. Heroes are looking forward to face league's leader Metros in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play on the road against Titanes in San Cristobal and are hoping to win this game.
LNB top team - Metros (17-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Caneros (11-12) in La Romana 92-84. American guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Sterling Manley chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Yeison Colome (190-1996) with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Metros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Caneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Reales. Metros will play against Heroes (#3) in Moca in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caneros will play on the road against Reales in La Vega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in San Cristobal was also quite interesting. 4th ranked Reales (11-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Titanes (10-12). Titanes did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 93-74 on Monday. Luis Montero notched 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Ramon Galloway did not help to save the game for Reales. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 10-12 record. Loser Reales keep the fourth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Caneros. Titanes will meet at home league's second-placed Indios in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Reales will play against Caneros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Caneros - Metros 84-92:
LNB top team - Metros (17-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Caneros (11-12) in La Romana 92-84. Metros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Metros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Yeison Colome (190-1996) with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American forward Marvin Smith (198-1995, college: UNCG) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Metros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Caneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Reales. Metros will play against Heroes (#3) in Moca in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caneros will play on the road against Reales in La Vega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metros: C.Troy 21+3reb+2ast, S.Manley 12+10reb+1ast, F.Anthony 12+7reb+3ast, R.Santana 10+1reb+2ast, D.Adris 10+2reb+8ast, M.Jhery 9+4reb+4ast
Caneros: Y.Colome 34+5reb+2ast, M.Smith 9+6reb+6ast, B.Luixander 9, S.Eusebio 6+1reb+3ast, B.Reymond 6+8reb+1ast, R.Moquete 6

Heroes - Indios 102-91:
An interesting game for Heroes (12-11) which hosted in Moca second-best Indios (16-7). Third ranked Heroes managed to get a 11-point victory 102-91. Heroes shot 30 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Indios only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Heroes looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Indios helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American guard BJ Fitzgerald (198-2000, college: Virginia St.) replied with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) added 14 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Indios. 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. Newly promoted Heroes maintains third position with 12-11 record having four points less than leader Marineros. Indios at the other side keep the second place with seven games lost. Heroes are looking forward to face league's leader Metros in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play on the road against Titanes in San Cristobal and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Heroes: H.Caleb 21+1reb+4ast, H.Myke 20+6reb+7ast, O.Kevin 13+5reb+2ast, N.Ulloa 12+2reb+1ast, V.Jaison 9+6reb+12ast, O.Ferreira 9+2ast
Indios: L.Ferreiras 14+12reb+1ast, B.Fitzgerald 13+7reb+8ast, J.Rosario 10+6reb+1ast, J.Iciano 10+2reb, M.Miranda 9+1reb, C.Brown Jr. 9

Titanes - Reales 93-74:
The game in San Cristobal was also quite interesting. 4th ranked Reales (11-12) played at the court of sixth ranked Titanes (10-12). Titanes did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 93-74 on Monday. Titanes dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Reales' 40. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) notched 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Diego Colon (188-2001) supported him with 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) did not help to save the game for Reales. American guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) added 16 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 10-12 record. Loser Reales keep the fourth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Caneros. Titanes will meet at home league's second-placed Indios in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Reales will play against Caneros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titanes: M.Luis 30+8reb+6ast, C.Diego 21+1reb+3ast, B.Richard 9+5reb+8ast, A.Ivan 8+4reb+1ast, A.Jhonatan 7+8reb+1ast, T.Austin 6+6reb+1ast
Reales: R.Galloway 19+8reb+5ast, M.Richardson 16+2reb+3ast, C.Sanders 10+1ast, B.Bryce 8+6reb, A.Acevedo 6+4reb+2ast, F.Alanzo 6+2reb