LNBP Round 3 (Regular Season): Astros defeat Gambusinos

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of LNBP and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Gambusinos (1-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Astros (1-1) 88-80. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Gambusinos' 28 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 assists. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) answered with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Gambusinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play on the road against Soles (#14) in Mexicali and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Monterrey. Fuerza Regia (2-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Soles (0-2) 94-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was a great evening for American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points. Jimond Ivey helped adding 17 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese center Jordan Sakho (207-1997) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia will play against Panteras (#6) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Soles will play against Gambusinos (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between Dorados (2-0) and Freseras (0-2) in Chihuahua on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Dorados beat guests from Irapuato 89-79. It was a quality performance for Will Cherry who led the winners and scored 20 points and 8 assists. Franger Pirela came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for Freseras in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play against Mineros (#13) and look forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 3 winless Soles lost to undefeated Fuerza Regia on the road 89-95.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 27 points and 7 rebounds by Alphonso Anderson of Fuerza Regia.



Fuerza Regia - Soles 94-91:
Important game to mention about took place in Monterrey. Fuerza Regia (2-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Soles (0-2) 94-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Fuerza Regia made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Soles outrebounded Fuerza Regia 45-27 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) helped adding 17 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese center Jordan Sakho (207-1997) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Fuerza Regia and five Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia will play against Panteras (#6) in Aguascalientes in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Soles will play against Gambusinos (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: B.Scott 19+4reb+1ast, J.Ivey 17+2reb+5ast, L.Wayne 16+6reb+1ast, H.Avry 12+5reb+3ast, T.Elijah 9+3reb, J.Fabian 9+5reb+2ast
Soles: J.Sakho 18+10reb, G.Deodato 16+3reb+1ast, J.Webster 13+5reb+4ast, T.Campbell 12+4reb+5ast, E.Thomas 11+7reb+4ast, C.Zinaich 8+6reb+3ast

Dorados - Freseros 89-79:
The game between Dorados (2-0) and Freseras (0-2) in Chihuahua on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Dorados beat guests from Irapuato 89-79. The game was mostly controlled by Dorados. Freseros managed to win third quarter 23-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dorados forced 21 Freseras turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a quality performance for American point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 8 assists. International JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) accounted for 12 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: LHZ Sport Agency) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Five Dorados and four Freseras players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play against Mineros (#13) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.Will 20+3reb+8ast, H.Jaden 14+3reb+5ast, W.Emmanuel 13+1reb, A.J.J. 12+12reb+6ast, B.Ricardo 10+2reb+3ast, C.JR 9+2reb+1ast
Freseros: F.Pirela 17+5reb+6ast, B.Garrett 16+1reb+3ast, Z.Brown 13+3reb+5ast, F.Derek 10+6reb+1ast, G.James 7+8reb+3ast, K.Rose 6+6reb+1ast

Gambusinos - Astros 80-88:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Gambusinos (1-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Astros (1-1) 88-80. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Gambusinos' 28 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 assists. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Astros players scored in double figures. American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) answered with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and international point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Gambusinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play on the road against Soles (#14) in Mexicali and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Astros: C.Francisco 19+2reb+5ast, P.Eugene 15+9reb, D.Gage 12+6reb+1ast, S.A.J. 12+3reb+3ast, C.DJ 7+4reb+9ast, B.Pedro 6+4reb
Gambusinos: T.Daniels 18+5reb+1ast, D.Draper 11+1reb+2ast, V.Alvarez 11+1reb+4ast, T.Cooper 9+5reb+1ast, C.Alaekwe 8+2reb, J.Matos 7+4reb

Fuerza Regia - Soles 95-89:
No shocking result in a game when Fuerza Regia (2-0) beat Soles (0-2) in Monterrey 95-89 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Alphonso Anderson (201-1997, college: Pacific) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) came up with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard TJ Campbell (177-1988, college: Portland) added 14 points respectively for Soles in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuerza Regia will meet Panteras (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Soles will play against Gambusinos (#7) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Alphonso 27+7reb+1ast, L.Wayne 15+3reb+2ast, H.Avry 9+8reb+9ast, J.Fabian 8+5reb, J.Ivey 8+2reb+4ast, T.Elijah 7+1reb
Soles: J.Webster 16+5reb+4ast, J.Sakho 14+3reb, T.Campbell 14+2reb+3ast, J.Meyinsse 11+4reb, H.Kaleb 9+5reb+4ast, G.Deodato 9+1reb