LNBP Round 11 (Regular Season): Lobos hand first defeat to Dorados

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Dorados (7-1) recorded its first loss in Puebla on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Lobos (3-5) 74-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dorados. 27 personal fouls committed by Dorados helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) chipped in 18 points. Lobos' coach Paco Olmos used entire bench in such tough game. American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) produced 21 points for the guests. Lobos moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Dorados at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Lobos is again looking forward to face league's leader Dorados in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dorados will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Astros (6-2) against sixth ranked Mineros (5-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Astros were defeated by Mineros in a tough game in Zacatecas 88-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 4 assists. Tavario Miller contributed with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international point guard Moises Andriassi (177-2000) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Astros. Mineros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Astros at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with Soles. Mineros will again play against league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Astros will have a break next round.
The game in San Luis Potosi was also quite interesting. Third ranked Soles (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Santos (4-3). Soles managed to secure a 9-point victory 84-75 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Connor Zinaich who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jared Wilson-Frame responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Loser Santos dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santos will play again against Soles (#3) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Freseros were defeated by Fuerza Regia in Monterrey 105-94. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos were beaten by El Calor at home 83-90. Panteras lost to Abejas on the opponent's court 83-92. Gambusinos managed to outperform Diablos in a home game 83-80.
The best stats of 11th round was 14 points and 10 assists by Lester Medford Jr of Gambusinos.



Fuerza Regia - Freseros 105-94:
There was no surprise in Monterrey where 10th ranked Freseras (3-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Fuerza Regia (5-3) 105-94 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Freseros' players. It was a great evening for American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) helped adding 22 points and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) responded with 24 points and 5 assists and American forward Isaac Johnson (196, college: Rogers St.) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four Fuerza Regia and five Freseros players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Panteras and Mineros. Loser Freseras dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Freseros (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Freseros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: B.Scott 29+2reb+2ast, H.Avry 22+3reb+6ast, A.Alphonso 19+6reb+3ast, A.Josue 12+4reb+2ast, J.Ivey 8+3reb+1ast, B.Daniel 7+5reb+6ast
Freseros: F.Pirela 24+2reb+5ast, I.Johnson 23+6reb+1ast, G.James 21+5reb, K.Rose 14+8reb+3ast, F.Derek 10+9reb+1ast, G.Christians 2+1reb+1ast

Lobos - Dorados 74-71:
Dorados (7-1) recorded its first loss in Puebla on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Lobos (3-5) 74-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dorados. 27 personal fouls committed by Dorados helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) chipped in 18 points. Lobos' coach Paco Olmos used entire bench in such tough game. American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) produced 21 points and international JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) added 9 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Lobos moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Dorados at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Lobos is again looking forward to face league's leader Dorados in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dorados will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lobos: J.Shaquille 18+1reb+1ast, M.Michael 15+9reb+3ast, B.Adrio 10+3reb, D.Tyran 9+6reb+1ast, B.Luzcando 5+3reb+1ast, W.Cecil 4+2reb+1ast
Dorados: J.Clay 21+3reb+3ast, M.Cummings 12+2reb+1ast, J.Avila 9+12reb+2ast, M.McKinney 8, E.Wembi 8+3reb+1ast, J.House 7+4reb+1ast

Santos - Soles 75-84:
The game in San Luis Potosi was also quite interesting. Third ranked Soles (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Santos (4-3). Soles managed to secure a 9-point victory 84-75 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. DR Congolese center Jordan Sakho (207-1997) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) scored 22 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Loser Santos dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santos will play again against Soles (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Soles: Z.Connor 21+10reb+1ast, S.Philip 15+3reb+4ast, S.Jordan 11+11reb, T.Erik 10+4reb+5ast, D.Apic 10+3reb, K.Hunter 6+4reb+2ast
Santos: M.Bell 22+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 17+10reb+3ast, R.Mart 14+6reb+2ast, K.Brown 8+1reb, E.Griffin 5+8reb, J.Jones 4+4reb+5ast

Mineros - Astros 94-88:
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Astros (6-2) against sixth ranked Mineros (5-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Astros were defeated by Mineros in a tough game in Zacatecas 88-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. Mineros made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 4 assists. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international point guard Moises Andriassi (177-2000) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St., agency: The Crew A.M.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Astros. Mineros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Astros at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with Soles. Mineros will again play against league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Astros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mineros: S.Daishon 27+2reb+4ast, M.Tavario 16+10reb+2ast, F.Romeao 12+5ast, C.Anyelo 9+6reb, M.Kayo 8+2reb+1ast, R.Bryan 6+2reb+1ast
Astros: M.Andriassi 18+7reb+2ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 15+5reb+1ast, J.Floyd 11+1reb+1ast, J.Ascanio 9+3reb, Y.Mencia 9+4reb+3ast, F.Cruz 8+1ast

Correcaminos - El Calor 83-90:
No shocking result in a game in Ciudad Victoria where twelfth ranked El Calor (2-6) defeated bottom-ranked Correcaminos (1-6) 90-83 on Saturday. It was a great evening for forward Francis King (196) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points. Australian forward D.J. Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) helped adding 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly, agency: 0z Sports Agency) responded with 24 points and ex-international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. El Calor maintains twelfth place with 2-6 record, which they share with Gambusinos. Correcaminos lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with six games lost. El Calor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again against El Calor (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Calor: F.King 31+4reb+1ast, Z.Edgaras 12+5reb+1ast, C.Bruno 11+2reb, M.D.J. 10+8reb+1ast, E.Will 9+1reb+2ast, G.Brevin 9+1reb+1ast
Correcaminos: C.Hunter 24+4reb+2ast, C.Coleman 18+4reb+2ast, R.Juan 17+8reb+3ast, D.Daniels 8+3reb, S.Shane 5, J.Simpson 5+4reb

Abejas - Panteras 92-83:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where 7th ranked Panteras (5-3) were defeated by eighth ranked Abejas (3-5) 92-83 on Saturday. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Canadian-Jamaican forward Mikyle McIntosh (201-1994, college: Oregon) responded with 19 points and Brazilian-Spanish center Augusto Lima (209-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 4 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Abejas maintains eighth place with 3-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Panteras dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Mineros. Abejas will again meet at home higher ranked Panteras (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Abejas: G.Davonte 17+6reb+1ast, M.Deion 16+6reb, J.Winston 15+4reb+1ast, N.Tomas 12+7reb+1ast, B.A.J. 10+1reb+7ast, F.Joe 8+3reb+1ast
Panteras: M.McIntosh 19+2reb, G.Giron 11+2reb+3ast, T.Cheese 11+3ast, D.Williamson 7+1ast, S.Willett 7+7reb+2ast, D.La Serna Jorge 7+5reb+1ast

Gambusinos - Diablos 83-80:
There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Gambusinos (2-6) edged at home 10th ranked Diablos (3-5) 83-80 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Gambusinos made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) helped adding 21 points. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gambusinos moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with El Calor. Diablos lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gambusinos will again meet at home higher ranked Diablos (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diablos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: C.Thomas 21+4reb, M.Lester 14+3reb+10ast, A.Christian 10+2reb+1ast, G.Kiandre 9+3reb+2ast, K.Kelby 9+5reb, D.Travis 8+8reb
Diablos: T.Drechsel 19+4reb+2ast, M.Carrera 17+8reb+2ast, G.Cosey 13+3reb+6ast, S.Scala 8+1reb+4ast, D.Scott 6+2reb, B.Robinson 6+1reb+2ast