Liga Metropolitana Round 9 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with PSN's defeat of Pat City

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#7) and Pat City (#6). Pat City was crushed at home by 29 points 62-91 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. PSN forced 20 Pat City turnovers. It was a good game for guard Michael Alvarez (186-2008) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Jose Gage contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. PSN's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Anfernee Munnings (187-1997, college: St.Petersburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds for Pat City. PSN maintains seventh place with 3-4 record. Pat City at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. PSN are looking forward to face Crossover (#8) in the next round. Pat City will have a break next round.
The game between third ranked Halcones (6-2) and 8th ranked Crossover (2-6) in Guatemala ended with biggest points difference. Halcones outscored guests from 102-57. Point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Salgado Salgado chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was American swingman Eddie Jr Weems (196-1997, college: Carroll, WI) with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Crossover's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Halcones maintains third place with 6-2 record behind leader Coyotes. Crossover at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Halcones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Crossover will play against PSN (#7) in Guatemala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Halcones - Crossover 102-57

The game between third ranked Halcones (6-2) and 8th ranked Crossover (2-6) in Guatemala ended with biggest points difference. Halcones outscored guests from 102-57. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Crossover's 32 and made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Crossover 52-37 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Halcones players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Crossover's players. Point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Salgado Salgado chipped in 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Five Halcones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Eddie Jr Weems (196-1997, college: Carroll, WI) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Luke Dove produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Crossover's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Halcones maintains third place with 6-2 record behind leader Coyotes. Crossover at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Halcones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Crossover will play against PSN (#7) in Guatemala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halcones: D.Monterroso 25+13reb+4ast, M.Reyes 20+8reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 19+5reb+2ast, L.Tuchan 16+9reb+2ast, S.Salgado 16+11reb+11ast, P.Gonzalez 6+5reb
Crossover: W.Eddie Jr 14+8reb+1ast, D.Luke 10+10reb+1ast, B.Kamron 9+4reb, M.Daniel 7+3reb+3ast, G.Edson 6+4reb, C.Estuardo 5+3reb

Pat City - PSN 62-91

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: PSN (#7) and Pat City (#6). Pat City was crushed at home by 29 points 62-91 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. PSN forced 20 Pat City turnovers. It was a good game for guard Michael Alvarez (186-2008) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Jose Gage contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four PSN players scored in double figures. PSN's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Anfernee Munnings (187-1997, college: St.Petersburg) answered with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds and Ludwin Garcia (-1995) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Pat City. PSN maintains seventh place with 3-4 record. Pat City at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. PSN are looking forward to face Crossover (#8) in the next round. Pat City will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
PSN: M.Alvarez 22+4reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 18+2reb, C.Catalan 15+6reb+2ast, J.Gage 14+6reb+6ast, A.Linares 7+5reb+1ast, G.Rodriguez 5+3reb+2ast
Pat City: A.Munnings 37+18reb+1ast, G.Ludwin 10+6reb+2ast, R.Edwin 6+1reb, M.Mynor 5+3reb, P.Pablo 2, M.Jose 2+5reb