National League Round 6: Santa Maria beat Guerreros in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game was played in Santo Domingo. Top-ranked Santa Maria faced 3rd ranked Guerreros. Guests from (6-0) smashed host Guerreros (1-5) 92-70. Santa Maria dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Guerreros' 40. They outrebounded Guerreros 61-38 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santa Maria made 7 blocks. 33 personal fouls committed by Guerreros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Venezuelan Darwin Sanz (-90) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Michael Torres (-2) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Santa Maria have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Guerreros lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Triple E-Uda. Santa Maria will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guerreros will play again against the league's leader Santa Maria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Gualaceo. Second ranked Manabi faced 4th ranked Triple E-Uda. Guests from Portviejo (4-2) defeated host Triple E-Uda (1-5) 81-74. It was a good game for forward Mairon Cuero (190-89) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Telvin Gabriel contributed with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Rodrigo Gonzalez (-98) replied with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Triple E-Uda. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manabi maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Santa Maria. Triple E-Uda at the other side stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Guerreros. Manabi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Triple E-Uda will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Manabi (#2) in Portviejo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Guerreros - Santa Maria 70-92

An exciting game was played in Santo Domingo. Top-ranked Santa Maria faced 3rd ranked Guerreros. Guests from (6-0) smashed host Guerreros (1-5) 92-70. Santa Maria dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Guerreros' 40. They outrebounded Guerreros 61-38 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santa Maria made 7 blocks. 33 personal fouls committed by Guerreros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Martin Martinez (182-95) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Venezuelan Darwin Sanz (-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four Santa Maria players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Michael Torres (-2) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Arath Polanco (-3) added 19 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Maria have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Guerreros lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Triple E-Uda. Santa Maria will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guerreros will play again against the league's leader Santa Maria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guerreros: P.Arath 19+4reb+1ast, T.Michael 16+8reb+1ast, G.Edgar 10+6reb+1ast, E.Enrique 9+2reb+4ast, R.Neudy 8+9reb, O.Jose 8+3reb+3ast
Santa Maria: M.Martinez 24+12reb+3ast, D.Sanz 22+10reb, B.Abrahan 18+5reb+3ast, N.Mina 14+5reb, Y.Castaneda 5+7reb+1ast, A.Guerra 5+11reb+6ast

Triple E-Uda - Manabi 74-81

An exciting game was played in Gualaceo. Second ranked Manabi faced 4th ranked Triple E-Uda. Guests from Portviejo (4-2) defeated host Triple E-Uda (1-5) 81-74. Manabi forced 22 Triple E-Uda turnovers. It was a good game for forward Mairon Cuero (190-89) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-94, college: Lander) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Gabriel is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Rodrigo Gonzalez (-98) replied with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Milton Romo (-90) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Triple E-Uda. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manabi maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Santa Maria. Triple E-Uda at the other side stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Guerreros. Manabi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Triple E-Uda will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Manabi (#2) in Portviejo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Triple E-Uda: G.Rodrigo 32+6reb+4ast, M.Romo 14+8reb+4ast, B.Juan 6+10reb+1ast, J.Andrade 6+4reb+2ast, J.Espinoza 6+7reb+3ast, C.Ulloa 5+4reb+2ast
Manabi: M.Cuero 22+8reb+2ast, T.Gabriel 15+14reb, H.Kelly 13+4reb, M.Anibal 9+6reb+2ast, V.Toftness 8+4reb+4ast, B.Valles 5+1reb+2ast



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