LNB Round 10 (Regular Season): #1 Metros are defeated by Soles

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

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Metros (7-5) in Santo Domingo on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Soles (5-7) 92-86. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 36. Dimas Carrasco scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Luis Martinez (196-2000) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Juan Guerrero (203-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles moved-up to seventh place. Metros at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. Soles are looking forward to face higher ranked Reales (#5) in La Vega in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Metros will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Marineros (6-6) against sixth ranked Titanes (6-6) on Friday night. Host Marineros were defeated by Titanes in a tough game in Puerto Plata 83-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marineros. Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) notched 24 points to lead the effort and Chad Brown supported him with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) did not help to save the game for Marineros. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Marineros. Titanes will play against bottom-ranked Leones (#8) in Santo Domingo in the next round where they are favorite. Marineros will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in La Vega. Their biggest opponent host Reales (5-5) lost to third ranked Marineros (6-6) 104-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Reales. Sydney Curry fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Taz Sherman produced 20 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marineros maintains third position with 6-6 record behind leader Metros, which they share with Titanes. Loser Reales dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Indios. Marineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Reales will play against Soles (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Indios won against Titanes on the opponent's court 84-79. Metros managed to outperform Leones in a home game 110-106. Bottom-ranked Soles recorded a loss to Caneros on the road 86-81.



Titanes - Indios 79-84

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in San Cristobal where 6th ranked Titanes (6-6) were defeated by seventh ranked Indios (5-5) 84-79 on Tuesday. Indios made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Indios made 8 blocks. Naturalized American point guard Eddy Polanco (193-1994, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 29 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) produced 22 points and 5 steals and point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Indios and five Titanes players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Indios moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Reales. Defending champion Titanes dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Marineros. Indios will meet at home league's second-placed Caneros in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Titanes will play against Leones and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Indios: E.Polanco 29+3reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 19+5reb+2ast, L.Ferreiras 16+16reb+1ast, K.Blue 11+4reb+2ast, R.Galloway 7+5reb+2ast, M.Simon 2+4reb
Titanes: J.Perez 22+4reb+3ast, M.Heron 14+6reb, B.Spearman 13+5reb, J.Araujo 12+7reb+1ast, R.Bautista 10+9reb+6ast, D.Tham 4+2reb+1ast

Reales - Marineros 91-104

The game between Top Four teams took place in La Vega. Their biggest opponent host Reales (5-5) lost to third ranked Marineros (6-6) 104-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Reales. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Swingman Jonatan Bello (195-2001) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. American point guard Taz Sherman (184-1999, college: WVU) produced 20 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import Robert Glenn (203-1988, college: IUPUI) added 13 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) respectively for lost side. Five Marineros and four Reales players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marineros maintains third position with 6-6 record behind leader Metros, which they share with Titanes. Loser Reales dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Indios. Marineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Reales will play against Soles (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marineros: S.Curry 27+14reb+5ast, M.Henry 15+5reb+3ast, J.Bello 14+4reb+6ast, R.Polanco 12+10reb+1ast, E.Weaver 11+5reb+2ast, L.Feliz 9+2reb+3ast
Reales: T.Sherman 20+2reb+7ast, R.Glenn 13+4reb+2ast, L.Duarte 12+2reb, C.Mitchell 10+6reb+1ast, V.Martinez 10+2reb+3ast, A.Pena 8+3reb+1ast

Metros - Leones 110-106

Very predictable result in Santiago where first ranked Metros (7-5) defeated bottom-ranked Leones (4-6) 110-106 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Metros looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Juan Guerrero (203-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 steals and American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Metros maintains first position with 7-5 record. Loser Leones dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Metros will meet Soles (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Leones will play against Titanes in San Cristobal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Metros: B.Francis 22+3reb+1ast, T.Holloway 21+3reb+7ast, J.Guerrero 20+15reb+3ast, O.Silverio 16+3reb+4ast, J.Geronimo 14+9reb+1ast, S.Rice 10+1reb+8ast
Leones: G.Suero 20+2reb+2ast, J.Valdez 17+7reb+13ast, T.Burrell 17+9reb+4ast, E.Vargas 16+9reb, B.Savinon 15+1reb+2ast, B.Allen 12+2ast

Caneros - Soles 86-81

Not a big story in a game in La Romana where 8th ranked Soles (5-7) were defeated by third ranked Caneros (6-4) 86-81 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Caneros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Yeison Colome (190-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Raymer Santana chipped in 17 points. Naturalized American Fausto Pichardo (203-1995, college: Alabama St.) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Dimas Carrasco added 15 points respectively for lost side. Four Caneros and five Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Caneros moved-up to second place. Loser Soles dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Caneros will meet Indios (#6) in the next round. Soles will play against Reales in La Vega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caneros: Y.Colome 23+5reb+10ast, R.Santana 17+4reb+1ast, B.Polanco 13+5reb, E.Suero 11+7reb+2ast, T.Jones 10+5reb+1ast, L.Bearden 8+3reb+5ast
Soles: D.Carrasco 15+3reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 12+10reb+2ast, M.Guzman 11+7reb, T.Jarrett 11+3reb+3ast, D.Nunez 10+3reb+4ast, J.Salazar 7+1ast

Marineros - Titanes 83-87

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Marineros (6-6) against sixth ranked Titanes (6-6) on Friday night. Host Marineros were defeated by Titanes in a tough game in Puerto Plata 83-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marineros. Titanes brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) notched 24 points to lead the effort and American center Chad Brown (206-1996, college: UCF) supported him with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks. Brown is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) did not help to save the game for Marineros. American forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Titanes and five Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Marineros. Titanes will play against bottom-ranked Leones (#8) in Santo Domingo in the next round where they are favorite. Marineros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Titanes: J.Perez 24+4reb+3ast, C.Brown 23+6reb, X.Reyes 12+4reb+1ast, R.Bautista 11+9reb+5ast, J.Araujo 6+7reb+1ast, G.Adon 5
Marineros: R.Polanco 18+7reb+2ast, E.Weaver 13+1reb+1ast, S.Curry 13+10reb+4ast, J.Bello 12+8reb+2ast, A.Mirambeaux 11, C.Carela 6+2reb+1ast

Soles - Metros 92-86

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Metros (7-5) in Santo Domingo on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Soles (5-7) 92-86. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Metros' 36. Dimas Carrasco scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Luis Martinez (196-2000) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Juan Guerrero (203-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and American guard SirJabari Rice (193-1998, college: Texas) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Four Metros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles moved-up to seventh place. Metros at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. Soles are looking forward to face higher ranked Reales (#5) in La Vega in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Metros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Carrasco 20+9reb+3ast, L.Martinez 18+8reb+1ast, T.Jarrett 14+4reb+3ast, J.Quezada 9+9reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 7+4reb, J.Liriano 7+1reb+1ast
Metros: J.Guerrero 22+12reb+1ast, S.Rice 16+2reb+4ast, O.Silverio 13+2reb+2ast, T.Holloway 11+3reb+2ast, O.Garcia 8+2reb+1ast, J.Matos 7+2reb+1ast