LNBP Round 6 (Regular Season): Santos lose their first game against El Calor

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Santos (4-1) in San Luis Potosi on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by tenth ranked El Calor (2-4) 89-84. Colombian-Dominican point guard Jesse Zarzuela (188, college: Oregon) scored 30 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Makhel Mitchell (208-2000, college: UALR) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Despite that victory El Calor went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with Gambusinos and Freseros. Santos at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. El Calor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santos will play again at home against El Calor and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Soles' (#4) 22-point road victory against 6th ranked Lobos 86-64. American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) notched 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort and Erik Thomas supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Lobos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Newly promoted Lobos dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos will play again at home against Soles (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Quite upsetting was Abejas' home defeat in a game versus Astros 103-90. The best player for the winners was Francisco Cruz who scored 18 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Davonte Gaines who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader Dorados, which they share with Soles. Loser Abejas dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again against Astros (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Panteras lost to Gambusinos on the opponent's court 74-84. Mineros outscored Correcaminos in a home game 95-76. Freseros were rolled over Diablos on the road 99-73. Fuerza Regia was crushed by Dorados on its own court 67-96.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by JJ Avila of Dorados.



Gambusinos - Panteras 84-74:
Rather expected game when 12th ranked Panteras (3-3) were defeated on the road by ninth ranked Gambusinos (2-4) 84-74 on Wednesday. Gambusinos made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) who scored 18 points and 7 assists. The other American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) who recorded 16 points and American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Gambusinos went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with Freseros and El Calor. Loser Panteras dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Gambusinos will again meet at home higher ranked Panteras (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: G.Giron 16+4reb+1ast, A.Hill 13+7reb, J.Martin 12+4reb+4ast, M.McIntosh 11+3reb+1ast, A.Lima 8+9reb, T.Cheese 8+2ast
Gambusinos: M.Lester 18+4reb+7ast, C.Thomas 17+2reb+1ast, A.Christian 9+4reb, A.Victor 8+2reb+7ast, G.Kiandre 7+4reb, M.Jhery 6+4reb

Lobos - Soles 64-86:
Very significant was Soles' (#4) 22-point road victory against 6th ranked Lobos 86-64. Soles shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) notched 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort and Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Lobos. His fellow American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Newly promoted Lobos dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos will play again at home against Soles (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lobos: M.Myers 18+7reb+1ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 12+2reb+1ast, S.Johnson 10+3reb+3ast, I.Montano 5+1reb+2ast, D.Willis 5, E.King 4+2reb
Soles: Z.Connor 22+6reb+1ast, T.Erik 17+8reb+2ast, D.Guilherme 15+4reb, S.Philip 8+2reb+3ast, C.TJ 7+5ast, S.Jordan 6+4reb+1ast

Santos - El Calor 84-89:
The most surprising game was the first loss of Santos (4-1) in San Luis Potosi on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by tenth ranked El Calor (2-4) 89-84. Colombian-Dominican point guard Jesse Zarzuela (188, college: Oregon) scored 30 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Makhel Mitchell (208-2000, college: UALR) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Despite that victory El Calor went down to eleventh position due to points difference, which they share with Gambusinos and Freseros. Santos at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. El Calor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santos will play again at home against El Calor and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Santos: M.Makhel 23+12reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 16+4reb+5ast, J.Calloway 15+8reb+2ast, R.Mart 12+4reb+4ast, J.Jones 9+3reb+4ast, B.Tafari 6+1reb
El Calor: Z.Jesse 30+3reb+3ast, G.Brevin 19+3reb, M.JD 11+6reb+1ast, A.Emmanuel 8+6reb+2ast, F.King 8+4reb+2ast, E.Will 6+2reb+1ast

Abejas - Astros 90-103:
Quite upsetting was Abejas' home defeat in a game versus Astros 103-90. Astros made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Abejas 38-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) who scored 18 points and 6 assists. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St., agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Astros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Giovanni Santiago (185-2000, college: Kent St.) added 8 points and 11 assists respectively. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader Dorados, which they share with Soles. Loser Abejas dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again against Astros (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: D.Gaines 17+7reb+3ast, W.Justin 14, D.McClenton 13+6reb, A.Roberts 11+3reb+4ast, D.Dyondre 10+2reb+1ast, A.Banks 8+3reb+7ast
Astros: C.Francisco 18+4reb+6ast, D.Gage 17+7reb+3ast, S.A.J. 14+3reb+1ast, M.Yoanki 14+5reb+4ast, A.Jose 11+8reb, Y.Will 9

Mineros - Correcaminos 95-76:
Rather predictable result in Zacatecas where eleventh ranked Mineros (3-3) smashed bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-5) 95-76 on Wednesday. Mineros outrebounded Correcaminos 42-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) chipped in 17 points. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) who recorded 16 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Shane Stevensen (201, college: Life) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Correcaminos still closes the standings with five games lost. Mineros will again meet at home bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Correcaminos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Taylor 16+4reb+5ast, S.Shane 14+6reb, R.Juan 12+2reb+1ast, D.Daniels 10+1ast, C.Hunter 8+3reb+1ast, C.Donoven 7+2reb+1ast
Mineros: C.Anyelo 19+5reb+2ast, S.Daishon 17+3reb+2ast, R.Marco 12+3reb+3ast, F.Romeao 11+6reb+4ast, M.Tavario 10+9reb+2ast, V.Joaquin 8+3reb+5ast

Diablos - Freseros 99-73:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Diablos and 13th ranked Freseras had identical 2-3 record. This time Diablos used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Irapuato 99-73 on Wednesday night. The game without a history. Diablos led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Diablos outrebounded Freseras 40-28 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diablos looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Freseras' players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The other American import Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) who recorded 23 points and Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Diablos maintains fifth position with 3-3 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Freseras dropped to the eleventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Gambusinos and El Calor. Diablos will meet at home Freseros (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Freseros: B.Garrett 23+3reb+1ast, F.Pirela 10+5reb+3ast, F.Derek 9+5reb+2ast, G.Christians 9+2reb+1ast, G.James 8, I.Johnson 5+3reb+2ast
Diablos: S.Devon 17+6reb+1ast, D.Trey 15+6reb+2ast, P.Mendoza 13, C.Glenn 12+1reb+3ast, D.Yan 12+5reb+2ast, A.Cruz 12+1reb

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 67-96:
Everything went according to plan in Monterrey where first ranked Dorados (5-1) outscored 5th ranked Fuerza Regia (3-3) 96-67 on Wednesday. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Fuerza Regia's 28. They outrebounded Fuerza Regia 35-20 including 23 on the defensive glass. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) who scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Five Dorados players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Josue Andriassi (186-1997) who recorded 13 points and ex-international Fabian Jaimes (198-1992) added 10 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dorados maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fuerza Regia will play again against the league's leader Dorados (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: J.Andriassi 13+2reb+1ast, D.Giron-Villarreal 12+1reb, F.Jaimes 10+4reb+1ast, W.Langston 8+1reb+2ast, D.Hicks 7+2reb+2ast, A.Holmes 6+3reb+5ast
Dorados: C.Will 16+3reb+5ast, S.Ray 15+3reb, H.Jaden 15+4reb+1ast, W.Emmanuel 14+3reb+4ast, A.J.J. 13+8reb+7ast, B.Ricardo 8+3reb+1ast