LNBP Round 4 (Regular Season): Abejas lose to El Calor

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in LNBP, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Abejas (3-1) recorded its first loss in Cancun on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked El Calor (1-3) 80-76. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Australian forward D.J. Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) fired 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. French power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. American center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. El Calor maintains tenth position with 1-3 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Abejas at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia. El Calor is again looking forward to face higher ranked Abejas (#3) in Guanajuato in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Abejas will have a break next round.
Mineros can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Irapuato, where they defeated Freseras (1-3) 105-93. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Joaquin Valinotti contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for Freseros. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Mineros maintains tenth position with 1-3 record, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Freseras. It was Freseros' third loss in a row. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play again at home against Mineros (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 4 Gambusinos were defeated by Soles in Mexicali 69-62. Panteras beat Fuerza Regia at home 90-85.
The best stats of 4th round was 18 points and 10 rebounds by Daniel Bejarano of Fuerza Regia.



El Calor - Abejas 80-76:
Abejas (3-1) recorded its first loss in Cancun on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked El Calor (1-3) 80-76. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Australian forward D.J. Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) fired 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. French power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. American center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Giovanni Santiago (185-2000, college: Kent St.) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. El Calor maintains tenth position with 1-3 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Abejas at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia. El Calor is again looking forward to face higher ranked Abejas (#3) in Guanajuato in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Abejas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
El Calor: F.King 16+3reb+2ast, G.Brevin 14+3ast, M.D.J. 12+7reb+3ast, M.JD 11+5reb+2ast, Z.Jesse 9+1reb+4ast, E.Will 8+4reb+6ast
Abejas: A.Banks 18+1reb, S.Giovanni 16+4reb+6ast, D.McClenton 14+15reb+1ast, W.Justin 10+5reb, D.Dyondre 7+5reb+2ast, A.Roberts 5+4reb+2ast

Freseros - Mineros 93-105:
Mineros can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Irapuato, where they defeated Freseras (1-3) 105-93. Mineros outrebounded Freseros 34-22 including 21 on the defensive glass. Mineros players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Freseros were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and American swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: LHZ Sport Agency) added 19 points in the effort for Freseros. Five Mineros and four Freseros players scored in double figures. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Mineros maintains tenth position with 1-3 record, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Freseras. It was Freseros' third loss in a row. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play again at home against Mineros (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: V.Joaquin 18+2reb+5ast, G.Yeferson 15+3reb+2ast, F.Romeao 15+7reb+4ast, C.Anyelo 13+5reb+2ast, L.Doria 11+4reb, S.Daishon 10+1reb+8ast
Freseros: F.Pirela 25+5reb+10ast, Z.Brown 19+2ast, B.Garrett 13+4reb+4ast, F.Derek 13+8reb, G.James 9+3reb+2ast, K.Rose 9+1reb+2ast

Soles - Gambusinos 69-62:
Everything could happen in Mexicali at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Soles and 10th ranked Gambusinos had identical 1-2 record. This time Soles used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 69-62. Soles outrebounded Gambusinos 42-29 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) contributed with 11 points for the winners. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) replied with 14 points and 4 steals and his fellow American import forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) added 9 points in the effort for Gambusinos. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras. Gambusinos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Soles will again play against Gambusinos (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Gambusinos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: Z.Connor 14+8reb, T.Erik 11+3reb+3ast, S.Jordan 9+7reb, M.Jerome 8+1reb, S.Philip 6+4reb+5ast, D.Guilherme 5+5reb+2ast
Gambusinos: K.Gaddy 14+4reb+2ast, T.Daniels 9+4reb+1ast, V.Alvarez 8+2reb, L.Medford Jr. 7+3reb+2ast, T.Cooper 6+2reb+2ast, J.Matos 5+2reb+1ast

Panteras - Fuerza Regia 90-85:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Panteras' (2-2) home victory over 6th ranked Fuerza Regia (3-1) 90-85. Fuerza Regia was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 29-20 third quarter run of Panteras. It was a very good performance for Canadian-Jamaican forward Mikyle McIntosh (201-1994, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Tyler Cheese (193-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 15 points for the winners. American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Wayne Langston (203-1993, college: Murray St.) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Five Panteras and four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Panteras went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Soles. Fuerza Regia at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Abejas. Panteras will again play against higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#4) in Monterrey in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: C.Tyler 15+4reb+3ast, M.Mikyle 15+5reb+3ast, G.Gabriel 10+3reb+3ast, S.Miguel 10+9reb+1ast, M.Jaron 10+3reb+5ast, H.Ahmed 9+4reb
Fuerza Regia: D.Bejarano 18+10reb+3ast, W.Langston 17+7reb+5ast, A.Holmes 11+3reb+5ast, E.Thomas 10+3reb, A.Anderson 10+3reb+1ast, I.Jimond 9+4reb+8ast