Guaros de Lara celebrated the FIBA Intercontinental Cup title. The Liga Americas defending champions overcame FIBA Europe Cup winners Fraport Skyliners in Frankfurt today. Zach Graham (198-G-89, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro Sports) was named the MVP. He finished with 19 points for the Venezuelan team. Guaros de Lara posted a 19:16 lead after the first quarter. Fraport Skyliners picked up the tempo in the second term. They raced to a 39:32 halftime advantage. But Guaros stopped the rot after the big break. The Latin American powerhouse limited their opponents to just 13 points in the third term to get within a single point at the final intermission. Guaros triggered a 23:17 rally in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Damion James (201-F-87, college: Texas) accounted for 17 points, while Heissler Guillent (186-PG-86) added 10 points for the winners. Shavon Shields (201-G-94, college: Nebraska) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Fraport Skyliners. Quantez Robertson (188-G-84, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) had 12 points in the loss.
Player of the Year: Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) of San Lorenzo Guard of the Year: Nicolas Aguirre (188-PG-88) of San Lorenzo Forward of the Year: Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) of San Lorenzo Center of the Year: Rafael Hettsheimer (206-C-86) of Bauru
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San Lorenzo - Mogi 79-71
San Lorenzo celebrated Liga Americas title. They beat Mogi das Cruzes in the championship game. It looked good early as Mogi took a 5-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then San Lorenzo had a 20-13 second period charge getting the lead and Mogi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 71-79. San Lorenzo made 18-of-18 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. San Lorenzo outrebounded Mogi 41-25 including 29 on the... [read more]
San Lorenzo celebrated Liga Americas title. They beat Mogi das Cruzes in the championship game. It looked good early as Mogi took a 5-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then San Lorenzo had a 20-13 second period charge getting the lead and Mogi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 71-79. San Lorenzo made 18-of-18 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. San Lorenzo outrebounded Mogi 41-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gabriel Deck (199-95) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Point guard Nicolas Aguirre (188-88) contributed with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. American-Brazilian point guard Larry Taylor (185-80, college: Missouri Western) answered with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Tyrone Curnell (203-88, college: Valdosta St.) added 22 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Mogi. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: G.Deck 22+10reb+2ast, D.Tucker 15+4reb, N.Aguirre 11+9reb+9ast, M.Mata 11+8reb+3ast, J.Justiz 8+5reb+1ast, S.Safar 8 Mogi: T.Curnell 22+5reb+2ast, L.Taylor 20+5reb+5ast, J.Oliveira 10+5reb, S.Stallworth 8+3reb+2ast, G.Filipin 8+2reb, F.Russo 2+2reb
Regatas Corrientes nipped Estudiantes to clinch the Bronze medals in Liga Americas. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 60-59. Regatas Corrientes outrebounded Estudiantes C. 42-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Guard Juan Arengo (190-96) fired 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American guard Alex Harris (196-86) chipped in 18 points. American swingman Anthony Smith (195-86, college: Liberty) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Spanish center David Doblas (206-81) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Regatas C.: A.Harris 18+4reb+1ast, J.Arengo 11+7reb+7ast, F.Martina 10+7reb+3ast, B.Thomas 8+5reb+3ast, J.Saiz 8+11reb+1ast, C.Troutman 2+6reb Estudiantes C.: A.Smith 16+11reb+1ast, S.Orresta 12+1ast, D.Doblas 10+10reb+1ast, C.Tucker 9+2reb+4ast, L.Vildoza 9+1reb+2ast, J.Rivero 2+1reb+2ast
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San Lorenzo and Mogi das Cruzes will clash for Liga Americas title in Buenos Aires tonight. They claimed victories in the respective semifinals on Saturday.
San Lorenzo cruised past Estudiantes Concordia 101:78. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) stepped up with 30 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. San Lorenzo built a 42:34 halftime lead. They went on a 32:20 run in the third period to clear off for good. Dar Tucker (193-SG-88, college: De Paul) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Anthon... [read more]
San Lorenzo and Mogi das Cruzes will clash for Liga Americas title in Buenos Aires tonight. They claimed victories in the respective semifinals on Saturday. San Lorenzo cruised past Estudiantes Concordia 101:78. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) stepped up with 30 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. San Lorenzo built a 42:34 halftime lead. They went on a 32:20 run in the third period to clear off for good. Dar Tucker (193-SG-88, college: De Paul) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Anthony Smith (195-F/G-86, college: Liberty) answered with 16 points for Estudiantes. Mogi das Cruzes held off Regatas Corrientes 78:74 in another semifinal battle. Shamell Stallworth (195-SG-80, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) came up with 19 points to lead the effort. Curnell added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Brazilian squad. Brandon Thomas (198-G/F-84, college: Massachusetts, agency: Interperformances) replied with 17 points for Regatas.
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