LNBP Round 7 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 7 in LNBP was guest Astros' (#3) road victory over Abejas (#7) 95-83 on Thursday evening. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) fired 14 points and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St., agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros maintains third place with 4-2 record behind leader Dorados, which they share with Soles. Abejas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was played in Puebla between fourth ranked Soles and 6th ranked Lobos where Soles (4-2) beat Lobos (3-3) on the road 80-73. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds. Jordan Sakho contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Elias King (203-2000, college: MTSU) answered with 23 points for Lobos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have a solid series of four victories in a row. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Dorados delivered the fifth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Fuerza Regia (3-3) 92-86 in Monterrey. It was a great evening for JR Clay who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 4 steals. At the losing side Avry Holmes responded with 19 points and 4 assists. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Dorados maintains first place with 5-1 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Dorados will meet at home Gambusinos (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fuerza Regia will play against Diablos (#10) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
El Calor was defeated by Santos in San Luis Potosi 82-75. Gambusinos were smashed by Panteras at home 69-88. Winless Correcaminos were destroyed by Mineros on the opponent's court 98-76. Diablos unfortunately lost to Freseros in a home game 82-86.



Abejas - Astros 83-95:
The biggest surprise of round 7 in LNBP was guest Astros' (#3) road victory over Abejas (#7) 95-83 on Thursday evening. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) fired 14 points and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St., agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Giovanni Santiago (185-2000, college: Kent St.) added 14 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Five Astros and four Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros maintains third place with 4-2 record behind leader Dorados, which they share with Soles. Abejas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Roberts 18+2reb+3ast, D.Gaines 15+11reb+2ast, S.Giovanni 14+2reb+8ast, W.Justin 12+3reb+3ast, D.McClenton 8+5reb, A.Castro-Verdugo 6+1reb
Astros: A.Jose 16+7reb+1ast, C.Francisco 14+4reb+9ast, A.Moises 13+2reb+6ast, D.Gage 13+9reb+2ast, P.Eugene 12+2reb, B.Pedro 11+10reb+3ast

Santos - El Calor 82-75:
There was no surprise in San Luis Potosi where 10th ranked El Calor (2-4) was defeated by second ranked Santos (4-1) 82-75 on Thursday. Santos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. His fellow American import power forward Makhel Mitchell (208-2000, college: UALR) helped adding 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Santos players scored in double figures. At the losing side Australian forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) responded with 14 points and forward Francis King (196) scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. El Calor's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santos maintains second place with 4-1 record behind leader Dorados. Loser El Calor dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Gambusinos and Freseros. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Calor will play against Mineros (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Calor: D.Mitchell 14+4reb+3ast, I.Martinez 10+1reb, W.Ellis 8+2reb+1ast, J.Zarzuela 7+4reb+4ast, A.Villanueva-Lopez 7, K.Francis 7+11reb
Santos: W.Jared 26+3reb+1ast, J.Jemerrio 13+3reb+6ast, M.Mitchell 12+14reb+4ast, C.Jacob 10+7reb+6ast, B.Markedric 10+3reb, M.Rayshawn 7+3ast

Gambusinos - Panteras 69-88:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Panteras and 9th ranked Gambusinos had identical 2-3 record. But Gambusinos were not able to use a home court advantage and were smashed by the opponent from Aguascalientes 88-69 on Thursday night. The game was mostly controlled by Panteras. Gambusinos managed to win third quarter 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Gambusinos 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). ex-international forward Jonatan Machado (200-1993) helped adding 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) responded with 21 points and the other American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Panteras (3-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Gambusinos dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Freseros and El Calor. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play against the league's leader Dorados (#1) in Chihuahua and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: K.Gaddy 21+4reb+1ast, T.Cooper 15+4reb+4ast, C.Alaekwe 12+4reb, L.Medford Jr. 11+1reb+6ast, K.Kramer 5+7reb, V.Alvarez 3+2reb+1ast
Panteras: W.Daivien 25+2reb+3ast, M.Jonatan 12+5reb+4ast, W.Shaun 11+4reb+1ast, C.Tyler 10+3reb+6ast, M.Jaron 8+1reb+1ast, L.De 7+6reb

Lobos - Soles 73-80:
Another exciting game was played in Puebla between fourth ranked Soles and 6th ranked Lobos where Soles (4-2) beat Lobos (3-3) on the road 80-73. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-16. But Lobos won second period 23-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lobos were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese center Jordan Sakho (207-1997) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Elias King (203-2000, college: MTSU) answered with 23 points and the other American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Lobos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have a solid series of four victories in a row. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lobos: E.King 23+2reb+2ast, S.Johnson 11+5reb+2ast, A.Bailey 8+7reb, C.Williams 7+3reb, C.Hannah 6+2reb+6ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 5+9reb
Soles: Z.Connor 19+5reb, S.Philip 12+4reb+3ast, K.Hunter 11+1ast, S.Jordan 10+7reb+4ast, T.Erik 7+5reb+1ast, D.Guilherme 6+2reb+1ast

Mineros - Correcaminos 98-76:
Rather expected game in Zacatecas where bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-5) were rolled over by eleventh ranked Mineros (3-3) 98-76 on Thursday. Mineros shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Correcaminos' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mineros made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Brazilian forward Kayo Manfio (203-1999, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all eight shots !!!). American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. At the losing side American guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) responded with 13 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and the other American import forward Donoven Carlisle (203-1998, college: Shawnee St.) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mineros and five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for 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 meet El Calor (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Correcaminos will play against Freseros in Irapuato and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Taylor 13+3reb+1ast, J.Franklin Jr. 11, C.Donoven 11+5reb, O.Williams 10+2ast, R.Juan 10+4reb+2ast, D.Daniels 10+3reb+1ast
Mineros: M.Kayo 26+6reb+3ast, F.Romeao 15+6reb+10ast, C.Anyelo 12+4reb+1ast, S.Wesley 11+4reb+3ast, L.Doria 8+5reb+3ast, M.Tavario 8+5reb+2ast

Diablos - Freseros 82-86:
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Freseras (2-4) beat on the road higher ranked Diablos (3-3) 86-82 on Thursday. Freseros forced 25 Diablos turnovers. It was a great evening for Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. American swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: LHZ Sport Agency) helped adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Argentinian guard Santiago Scala (186-1991) responded with 23 points and American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Diablos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Freseros moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Gambusinos and El Calor. Loser Diablos keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Freseros will meet at home bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#14) in the next round. Diablos will play against Fuerza Regia (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diablos: S.Scala 23+3reb+2ast, T.Drechsel 16+7reb+2ast, D.Scott 10+6reb, G.Cosey 8+1reb+1ast, C.Abarca Jose 6+2reb+1ast, C.Bruno 5+6reb+1ast
Freseros: P.Franger 26+3reb+5ast, B.Zach 17+9reb+1ast, G.Billy 14+2reb+2ast, R.Kyson 9+6reb, J.Isaac 7+2reb, C.Gutierrez 5+2reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 86-92:
Leader Dorados delivered the fifth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Fuerza Regia (3-3) 92-86 in Monterrey. It was a great evening for American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 4 steals. His fellow American import guard Jaden House (193-2001, college: URI) helped adding 21 points. At the losing side American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and Panamanian Daniel Giron-Villarreal (192-1989) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Four Dorados and five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Dorados maintains first place with 5-1 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Dorados will meet at home Gambusinos (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fuerza Regia will play against Diablos (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Holmes 19+4reb+4ast, D.Bejarano 12+4reb+1ast, A.Anderson 11+3reb+2ast, D.Giron-Villarreal 10+3reb+4ast, J.Miguel Martinez 10+3reb+1ast, J.Andriassi 6+2reb+1ast
Dorados: C.JR 23+3reb+3ast, H.Jaden 21+2reb+3ast, C.Markeith 16+3reb, A.J.J. 10+4reb, W.Emmanuel 8+3reb+1ast, B.Ricardo 6+3reb+1ast