Liga Desarrollo Round 2: Importadora edge Sacramento by three points

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Liga Desarrollo. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 2 in the Liga Desarrollo took place in Quito. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Sacramento to Importadora 62-59 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was power forward Abraham Barahona (193-3) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Alexaner Guerra (196-96) chipped in 8 points and 18 rebounds. point guard Alfredo Salgado (-95) produced 28 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Importadora is looking forward to face Punto Rojo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sacramento will play against Rincon dC in Babahoyo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Babahoyo. Punto Rojo saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Rincon dC 54-52 on Saturday evening. The former international power forward Eduard Caicedo (196-90) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Janer Arcila contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Punto Rojo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international power forward Nixon Mina (205-90) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds for Rincon dC. Punto Rojo will play against Importadora in Ambato in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rincon dC will play at home against Sacramento and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Ibarra between Piratas and Santa Maria. Piratas got a very close home victory over Santa Maria. Piratas managed to escape with a 3-point win 70-67 on Saturday evening. Erick Mecias scored 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Andres Conchambay responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas will meet Caballeros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santa Maria will have a break next round.

Rincon dC - Punto Rojo 52-54

Important game to mention about took place in Babahoyo. Punto Rojo saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Rincon dC 54-52 on Saturday evening. The former international power forward Eduard Caicedo (196-90) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Janer Arcila (-4) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Punto Rojo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international power forward Nixon Mina (205-90) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and guard Hector Rivera (-3) added 9 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Rincon dC. Punto Rojo will play against Importadora in Ambato in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rincon dC will play at home against Sacramento and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Punto Rojo: E.Caicedo 17+11reb+1ast, A.Janer 17+7reb+5ast, O.Yanez 7+5reb, J.Porozo 5+9reb, C.Jorge 4+6reb, D.Kevin 2+4reb
Rincon dC: N.Mina 11+16reb+2ast, D.Aparicio 10+7reb+1ast, R.Hector 9+13reb+1ast, G.Haro 8+3reb, S.Roy 6+2reb, O.Alejandro 4+4reb

Piratas - Santa Maria 70-67

A very close game took place in Ibarra between Piratas and Santa Maria. Piratas got a very close home victory over Santa Maria. Piratas managed to escape with a 3-point win 70-67 on Saturday evening. Guard Erick Mecias (184-3) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jonathan Arboleda (190-95) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Andres Conchambay (190-87) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and forward Erick Reyes (-0) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas will meet Caballeros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santa Maria will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Piratas: M.Erick 15+7reb+3ast, L.Riascos 11+3reb+4ast, A.Capurro 10+5reb+1ast, J.Arboleda 10+8reb+2ast, I.Angel 9+3reb+2ast, B.Victor 6+5reb
Santa Maria: A.Conchambay 25+11reb+1ast, R.Dylan 10+1reb+1ast, R.Erick 10+5reb+3ast, P.Jose 9+1reb, M.Pablo 7+7reb+2ast, A.Nelson 4+2reb+1ast

Sacramento - Importadora 59-62

The most exciting game of round 2 in the Liga Desarrollo took place in Quito. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Sacramento to Importadora 62-59 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was power forward Abraham Barahona (193-3) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Alexaner Guerra (196-96) chipped in 8 points and 18 rebounds. Point guard Alfredo Salgado (-95) produced 28 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Juan Bolanos (-97) added 2 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Importadora is looking forward to face Punto Rojo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sacramento will play against Rincon dC in Babahoyo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Importadora: B.Abraham 21+10reb, T.Michael 9+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 8+5reb+6ast, A.Guerra 8+18reb+3ast, R.Kenny 7+1reb+1ast, P.Jefferson 6+1ast
Sacramento: A.Salgado 28+7reb, P.Arath 9+1reb+3ast, R.Geovanny 6+5reb, L.Justin 6+6reb, B.Juan 2+12reb+1ast, R.Antonio 2+3reb



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