LNBP Round 8 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Dorados win another game

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LNBP top team - Dorados (7-1) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Gambusinos (2-6) in Chihuahua 89-81. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Gambusinos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 assists. International JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds for Gambusinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Gambusinos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. They share the position with El Calor. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (5-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Diablos (3-5) 95-94 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and Avry Holmes who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mineros. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Freseros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Irapuato between Freseras and Correcaminos. Tenth ranked Freseras (3-5) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Correcaminos (1-6). Freseras managed to escape with a 3-point win 99-96 on Monday evening. The winners were led by Franger Pirela who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Even 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Juan Reyna did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Freseros maintains tenth position with 3-5 record, which they share with Diablos. Correcaminos lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 8 Fuerza Regia beat Diablos on the road 76-64. El Calor lost to Mineros on its own court 69-76.



Diablos - Fuerza Regia 64-76:
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (5-3) beat on the road 10th ranked Diablos (3-5) 76-64 on Sunday. Fuerza Regia dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Diablos' 30. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists and power forward Wayne Langston (203-1993, college: Murray St.) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) did not help to save the game for Diablos. Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 11 points and 6 steals for the hosts. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mineros. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Freseros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: L.Wayne 16+7reb, H.Deshone 13+3reb+1ast, H.Avry 13+1reb+11ast, J.Fabian 10+2reb, A.Alphonso 10+5reb+2ast, A.Josue 7+4reb+2ast
Diablos: T.Drechsel 11+4reb, D.Scott 11+9reb+1ast, M.Carrera 9+4reb+1ast, Y.Djalo Barbosa 8+3reb+1ast, C.Abarca Jose 7+3reb+1ast, B.Robinson 7+3reb

El Calor - Mineros 69-76:
Very expected game when 12th ranked El Calor (2-6) lost to sixth ranked Mineros (5-3) in Cancun 69-76 on Monday. The winners were led by American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) who scored that evening 24 points and Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) supported him with 18 points. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989) did not help to save the game for El Calor. French power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mineros have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Fuerza Regia. El Calor lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with six games lost. They share it with Gambusinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mineros: S.Daishon 24+2ast, V.Joaquin 18+3reb+3ast, F.Romeao 9+4reb+3ast, S.Wesley 8+1reb+1ast, L.Doria 8+4reb+1ast, C.Anyelo 4+6reb+1ast
El Calor: E.Zelionis 19+5reb, K.Francis 13+2reb+3ast, B.Cingala-Mata 11+8reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 8+3reb+1ast, B.Galloway 6+1reb+1ast, E.Akot 6+5reb+1ast

Dorados - Gambusinos 89-81:
LNBP top team - Dorados (7-1) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Gambusinos (2-6) in Chihuahua 89-81. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Gambusinos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 assists. International JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Travis Daniels (203-1992, college: MSU, agency: Olsta) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) added 13 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. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Gambusinos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. They share the position with El Calor. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.JR 22+4reb+6ast, H.Jaden 13+3reb, S.Ray 10+4reb+1ast, A.J.J. 9+7reb+4ast, W.Emmanuel 8+8reb+3ast, C.Will 7+2reb+4ast
Gambusinos: J.Zesati 17+1reb, T.Cooper 13+1reb+4ast, T.Daniels 13+7reb+1ast, C.Alaekwe 9+5reb+2ast, J.Matos 7+7reb+2ast, K.Gaddy 7+4reb+2ast

Freseros - Correcaminos 99-96:
A very close game took place in Irapuato between Freseras and Correcaminos. Tenth ranked Freseras (3-5) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Correcaminos (1-6). Freseras managed to escape with a 3-point win 99-96 on Monday evening. The winners were led by Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and American swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: LHZ Sport Agency) supported him with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Even 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by the former international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. American forward Donoven Carlisle (203-1998, college: Shawnee St.) added 17 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the guests. Four Freseros and five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Freseros maintains tenth position with 3-5 record, which they share with Diablos. Correcaminos lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Freseros: P.Franger 28+11reb+2ast, B.Zach 27+6reb+1ast, D.Fountain 19+6reb+4ast, J.Isaac 14+4reb+1ast, R.Kyson 9+7reb+3ast, J.Gatluak 2+1reb+1ast
Correcaminos: R.Juan 18+7reb+6ast, C.Donoven 17+10reb+2ast, D.Daniels 16+5reb+4ast, C.Coleman 15+11reb, C.Hunter 13+6reb+1ast, O.Williams 10+3reb+1ast

Diablos - Fuerza Regia 94-95:
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (5-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Diablos (3-5) 95-94 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Strangely Diablos outrebounded Fuerza Regia 39-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Diablos were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Mineros. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Freseros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: H.Avry 21+5reb+3ast, B.Daniel 20+7reb+3ast, A.Alphonso 16+4reb, L.Wayne 16+1reb, H.Deshone 9+1reb+3ast, A.Josue 9+2reb
Diablos: B.Robinson 20+3reb, M.Carrera 16+10reb+5ast, T.Drechsel 13+5reb+1ast, G.Cosey 11+3reb, C.Abarca Jose 9+6reb+2ast, Y.Djalo Barbosa 8+3reb