LNBP Round 12 (Regular Season): Dorados lose to Lobos

LNBP is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 12 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Puebla between second ranked Dorados (7-3) and seventh ranked Lobos (5-5) on Sunday night. Dorados were crushed by Lobos on the road 77-104. Lobos made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Elias King (203-2000, college: MTSU) who led his team to a victory with 37 points (!!!) (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. International J.J. Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) replied with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Dorados. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Lobos maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Dorados at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia and Mineros. Lobos are looking forward to face Diablos (#10) in the next round. Dorados will play against Abejas (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
LNBP top team - Soles (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Santos (4-5) in San Luis Potosi 105-74. Worth to mention a quality performance of Serbian power forward Dragan Apic (206-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and Joshua Webster who added 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) with 18 points. 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. Soles have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Santos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. Soles will play against Mineros (#3) in Zacatecas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santos will play on the road against Panteras (#6) in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Twelfth-ranked Freseras (3-7) were very close to win a game against fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (7-3) in Monterrey on Sunday. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only one-point victory 101-100. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Wayne Langston who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 30 points and 11 assists by Franger Pirela did not help to save the game for Freseros. Fuerza Regia have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Dorados and Mineros. Freseros lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Gambusinos. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Gambusinos (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Freseros will play against El Calor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Panteras beat Abejas on the road 102-87. Gambusinos lost to Diablos on its own court 66-71. Astros unfortunately lost to Mineros in Zacatecas 83-89. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos recorded a loss to El Calor at home 99-108.



Fuerza Regia - Freseros 101-100:
Twelfth-ranked Freseras (3-7) were very close to win a game against fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (7-3) in Monterrey on Sunday. Fuerza Regia managed to secure only one-point victory 101-100. However their fans expected much easier game. Fuerza Regia forced 19 Freseros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Wayne Langston (203-1993, college: Murray St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Jose Neto used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 30 points and 11 assists by Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) did not help to save the game for Freseros. American forward Kyson Rose (206, college: Idaho) added 26 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Dorados and Mineros. Freseros lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Gambusinos. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Gambusinos (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Freseros will play against El Calor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Freseros: F.Pirela 30+3reb+11ast, K.Rose 26+9reb+2ast, F.Derek 15+5reb+1ast, G.Christians 15+2reb+2ast, I.Johnson 8+5reb+3ast, G.James 4+5reb+2ast
Fuerza Regia: L.Wayne 24+10reb+5ast, B.Daniel 21+9reb+1ast, B.Scott 15+1reb+2ast, A.Josue 12+3reb+1ast, A.Alphonso 9+3reb+1ast, J.Ivey 7+2reb+6ast

Lobos - Dorados 104-77:
The most important game in the last round took place in Puebla between second ranked Dorados (7-3) and seventh ranked Lobos (5-5) on Sunday night. Dorados were crushed by Lobos on the road 77-104. Lobos made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Elias King (203-2000, college: MTSU) who led his team to a victory with 37 points (!!!) (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. International J.J. Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) replied with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) added 20 points in the effort for Dorados. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Lobos maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Dorados at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia and Mineros. Lobos are looking forward to face Diablos (#10) in the next round. Dorados will play against Abejas (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Dorados: M.McKinney 20+2ast, R.Spalding 11+2reb+2ast, J.House 10+3reb+1ast, J.Avila 8+10reb+4ast, J.Clay 8+1reb, E.Wembi 6+5reb+1ast
Lobos: K.Elias 37+4reb+1ast, J.Shaquille 19+2reb+5ast, T.Cotton 14+2reb+1ast, B.Adrio 7+4reb, R.Karim 6, C.Jorge 6+2reb+5ast

Abejas - Panteras 87-102:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Panteras (6-4) beat 9th ranked Abejas (4-6) in Guanajuato 102-87 on Sunday. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 assists and Canadian-Jamaican forward Mikyle McIntosh (201-1994, college: Oregon) supported him with 18 points. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Justin Winston (203-1999, college: Coppin St.) did not help to save the game for Abejas. His fellow American import guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) added 16 points and 5 assists. Five Abejas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Panteras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Astros. Loser Abejas keep the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Diablos and El Calor. Panteras will meet at home Santos (#8) in the next round. Abejas will play against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: J.French 18+1reb+2ast, W.Justin 17+6reb+2ast, A.Banks 16+3reb+5ast, D.McClenton 11+5reb+1ast, D.Gaines 10+3reb, S.Giovanni 6+1reb+2ast
Panteras: G.Gabriel 23+2reb+7ast, M.Mikyle 18+2reb, W.Shaun 12+5reb+3ast, H.Ahmed 11+3reb+1ast, W.Daivien 10+1reb, M.Jonatan 8+1ast

Gambusinos - Diablos 66-71:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Diablos and 13th ranked Gambusinos had identical 3-6 record. But Gambusinos were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from 71-66 on Sunday night. The winners were led by Argentinian guard Santiago Scala (186-1991) who scored that evening 14 points and 5 assists and Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) supported him with 14 points. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Gambusinos. International point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) added 5 points and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Diablos (4-6) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Abejas and El Calor. Loser Gambusinos dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Freseros. Diablos will meet at home higher ranked Lobos (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gambusinos will play against Fuerza Regia (#4) in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: K.Gaddy 23+6reb+3ast, C.Alaekwe 10+2reb, J.De Jesus 9+3reb+3ast, K.Kramer 7+9reb, V.Alvarez 5+3reb+8ast, L.Medford Jr. 3+2reb+2ast
Diablos: C.Michael 14+3reb+1ast, S.Santiago 14+3reb+5ast, S.Devon 11+5reb, C.Glenn 8+4reb+4ast, D.Trey 7+7reb+2ast, D.Yan 6+4reb+1ast

Mineros - Astros 89-83:
Everything could happen in Zacatecas at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Mineros and 5th ranked Astros had identical 6-3 record. This time Mineros used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Guadalajara 89-83 on Sunday night. Strangely Astros outrebounded Mineros 45-33 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Astros' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mineros made 10 blocks. The winners were led by American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who scored that evening 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) supported him with 19 points. Mineros' coach Facundo Muller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by the former international guard Francisco Cruz (192-1989, college: Wyoming) did not help to save the game for Astros. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five Mineros and four Astros players scored in double figures. Mineros (7-3) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Loser Astros keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Panteras. Mineros will meet league's leader Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Astros will play against Correcaminos (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: F.Cruz 24+6reb+1ast, E.Phelps 17+9reb, J.Ascanio 14+4reb+1ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 11+5reb+2ast, J.Floyd 8+1ast, M.Andriassi 5+1reb
Mineros: S.Daishon 19+3reb+3ast, F.Romeao 17+6reb+5ast, M.Kayo 12+6reb+2ast, S.Wesley 11+3reb+3ast, V.Joaquin 10+3reb+4ast, M.Tavario 9+2reb

Correcaminos - El Calor 99-108:
Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Correcaminos (1-8) lost to eleventh ranked El Calor (4-6) in Ciudad Victoria 99-108 on Sunday. El Calor made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. El Calor outrebounded Correcaminos 36-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. El Calor shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 60.7 percentage. The winners were led by forward Francis King (196) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) supported him with 31 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by American guard Christian Coleman (203-2000, college: OK State) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. ex-international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) added 20 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Five El Calor and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. El Calor moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Abejas and Diablos. Loser Correcaminos stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. El Calor will meet Freseros (#12) in the next round. Correcaminos will play against Astros in Guadalajara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Coleman 26+10reb, R.Juan 20+3reb+4ast, J.Simpson 17, C.Donoven 14+5reb+2ast, D.Daniels 8+2ast, S.Shane 7+5reb+2ast
El Calor: G.Brevin 31+2reb+1ast, F.King 22+9reb+5ast, M.D.J. 19+7reb+4ast, C.Bruno 12+9reb+2ast, E.Will 10+6reb, Z.Edgaras 6+2reb+1ast

Santos - Soles 74-105:
LNBP top team - Soles (8-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Santos (4-5) in San Luis Potosi 105-74. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Santos' 28 and made 33-of-42 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while Santos only scored thirteen points from the stripe. Soles had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a quality performance of Serbian power forward Dragan Apic (206-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who added 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Soles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) with 18 points and his fellow American import guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State) scored 16 points and 5 assists. 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. Soles have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Santos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with five games lost. Soles will play against Mineros (#3) in Zacatecas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santos will play on the road against Panteras (#6) in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santos: J.Wilson-Frame 18+4reb+3ast, M.Bell 16+5reb, J.Jones 16+1reb+5ast, E.Griffin 9+4reb+2ast, R.Mart 6+4reb+1ast, K.Brown 4+3reb+1ast
Soles: D.Apic 21+8reb, W.Joshua 14+3reb+3ast, T.Erik 13+4reb+2ast, Z.Connor 12+6reb+1ast, C.TJ 10+4reb+3ast, K.Hunter 9+1reb+2ast