Liga Desarrollo Round 6: Punto Rojo keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Punto Rojo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Punto Rojo defeated 5th ranked Rincon dC at home 66-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rincon dC. Punto Rojo forced 25 Rincon dC turnovers. The former international power forward Eduard Caicedo (196-90) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Janer Arcila (-4) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Nixon Mina (205-90) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Rincon dC's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Punto Rojo have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Rincon dC at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Rincon dC will play next round against Sacramento trying to get back on the winning streak. Punto Rojo will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Importadora in Ambato.
Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Piratas (4-1) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Santa Maria (1-4) 72-69 on Saturday evening. Forward Aaron Capurro (196-0) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Luis Riascos supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds by center Nelson Ayovi (-0) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. Santa Maria's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Piratas maintains second position with 4-1 record behind leader Punto Rojo. Santa Maria at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Maria will play on the road against Caballeros (#4) in Ambato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Importadora (4-2) against fifth ranked Rincon dC (2-4) on Friday night. Visiting Importadora was crushed by Rincon dC in Babahoyo 59-39. The best player for the winners was Nixon Mina who scored 6 points and 21 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Michael Torres who recorded 7 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rincon dC maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Loser Importadora keeps the third place with two games lost. Rincon dC will meet bottom-ranked Sacramento (#7) in the next round. Importadora will play against the league's leader Punto Rojo (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 6 Punto Rojo destroyed Sacramento on the opponent's court 75-52. Importadora outscored Sacramento in a home game 82-53.

Sacramento - Punto Rojo 52-75

Very expected game in Quito where 6th ranked Sacramento (1-5) was crushed by second ranked Punto Rojo (5-1) 75-52 on Friday. Punto Rojo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sacramento's 24. They outrebounded Sacramento 65-35 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Eduard Caicedo (196-90) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 24 rebounds. Power forward Jorge Cabezas (-99) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Alfredo Salgado (-95) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Andres Jaramillo (-2) added 9 points respectively. Sacramento's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Punto Rojo have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Sacramento lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with five games lost. Punto Rojo will meet at home Importadora (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sacramento will play against Rincon dC (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Punto Rojo: E.Caicedo 32+24reb, C.Jorge 12+12reb+2ast, M.Kevin 8+7reb, A.Janer 7+6reb+7ast, J.Riera 7+9reb, J.Porozo 4+2reb+1ast
Sacramento: A.Salgado 14+9reb+2ast, P.Arath 10+1reb, J.Andres 9+3reb+1ast, S.Dylan 7+6reb, B.Juan 6+3reb+3ast, N.Jose 5+5reb

Rincon dC - Importadora 59-39

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Importadora (4-2) against fifth ranked Rincon dC (2-4) on Friday night. Visiting Importadora was crushed by Rincon dC in Babahoyo 59-39. Rincon dC held Importadora to an opponent 19.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Rincon dC forced 21 Importadora turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including a 44-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Nixon Mina (205-90) who scored 6 points and 21 rebounds. Rodrigo Roldan (-98) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Michael Torres (-2) who recorded 7 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) added 9 points and 4 steals respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rincon dC maintains fifth position with 2-4 record. Loser Importadora keeps the third place with two games lost. Rincon dC will meet bottom-ranked Sacramento (#7) in the next round. Importadora will play against the league's leader Punto Rojo (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rincon dC: G.Jhostyn 16+2reb, R.Roldan 11+9reb, G.Haro 10+2reb+2ast, N.Mina 6+21reb+1ast, O.Alejandro 6+3reb, D.Aparicio 5+10reb+2ast
Importadora: M.Martinez 9+4reb+1ast, M.Moncayo 8+2reb, T.Michael 7+13reb+1ast, B.Abraham 7+4reb, P.Jefferson 3+4reb, A.Bryan 2+3reb+1ast

Importadora - Sacramento 82-53

Rather predictable result in Ambato where third ranked Importadora (4-2) smashed bottom-ranked Sacramento (1-5) 82-53 on Saturday. Importadora dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sacramento's 28. Importadora forced 21 Sacramento turnovers and outrebounded them 50-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Abraham Barahona (193-3) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Four Importadora players scored in double figures. Importadora's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Jose Noboa (-4) who recorded 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks and point guard Alfredo Salgado (-95) added 15 points respectively. Importadora maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader Punto Rojo. Sacramento lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with five games lost. Importadora will meet league's leader Punto Rojo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sacramento will play against Rincon dC (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Importadora: M.Martinez 23+9reb+7ast, B.Abraham 20+10reb+1ast, T.Michael 16+14reb, P.Jefferson 11+8reb, S.Leyzer 5, R.Kenny 4+1reb+1ast
Sacramento: A.Salgado 15+4reb+2ast, P.Arath 14+2ast, R.Geovanny 8+9reb+2ast, N.Jose 8+15reb+1ast, J.Andres 4+1reb, S.Dylan 2+1reb+1ast

Santa Maria - Piratas 69-72

Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Piratas (4-1) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Santa Maria (1-4) 72-69 on Saturday evening. Piratas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Maria's 36. Forward Aaron Capurro (196-0) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Luis Riascos (194-0) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds by center Nelson Ayovi (-0) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. Power forward Mateo Egas (-2) added 15 points. Santa Maria's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Piratas maintains second position with 4-1 record behind leader Punto Rojo. Santa Maria at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Maria will play on the road against Caballeros (#4) in Ambato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piratas: A.Capurro 22+10reb+3ast, M.Erick 17+6reb+1ast, L.Riascos 16+8reb+3ast, J.Arboleda 8+4reb+4ast, I.Angel 4+3reb+1ast, B.Victor 3+1ast
Santa Maria: A.Nelson 16+14reb+1ast, E.Mateo 15+2reb+3ast, A.Conchambay 14+2reb+3ast, W.Daniel Guayaquil 6+3reb, P.Jose 6+2reb, R.Erick 4+2reb+3ast

Punto Rojo - Rincon dC 66-54

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Punto Rojo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Punto Rojo defeated 5th ranked Rincon dC at home 66-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rincon dC. Punto Rojo forced 25 Rincon dC turnovers. The former international power forward Eduard Caicedo (196-90) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Janer Arcila (-4) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Nixon Mina (205-90) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and the former international Manuel Hurtado (198-90) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Rincon dC's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Punto Rojo have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Rincon dC at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Rincon dC will play next round against Sacramento trying to get back on the winning streak. Punto Rojo will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Importadora in Ambato.
Top scorers:
Punto Rojo: E.Caicedo 24+16reb, A.Janer 23+6reb+2ast, A.Rivadeneira 8+5reb+2ast, J.Riera 5+9reb+1ast, J.Porozo 3+8reb+1ast, C.Jorge 2+1reb
Rincon dC: M.Hurtado 12+8reb, R.Roldan 11+8reb+1ast, N.Mina 10+14reb+1ast, S.Roy 9+3reb, D.Aparicio 6+10reb+2ast, G.Jhostyn 2+1reb



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