LNBP Round 13 (Regular Season): Dorados are defeated by Abejas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Dorados (8-4) and tenth ranked Abejas (5-7) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Dorados were crushed by Abejas in Chihuahua 106-87. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists. American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) stepped up and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana) responded with 18 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Abejas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Freseros. Dorados at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Mexicali. First ranked host Soles (10-2) defeated 4th placed Mineros (7-5) 84-68. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) nailed 24 points for the winning side and TJ Campbell accounted for 18 points. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) came up with 14 points and 7 assists for Mineros in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-2 record. Mineros at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Lobos. Soles will again play against Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mineros will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in between Lobos and Diablos. Seventh ranked Lobos (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Diablos (4-8). Lobos managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Thursday evening. Eric Washington fired 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Trey Drechsel produced 21 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Lobos. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Diablos keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Gambusinos and El Calor. Lobos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos will play again against Lobos (#5) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: El Calor lost to Freseros on the opponent's court 89-93. Dorados managed to outperform Abejas in a home game 97-81. Gambusinos managed to beat Fuerza Regia on the road 82-74. Freseros defeated El Calor on its own court 80-76. Gambusinos were smashed by Fuerza Regia in Monterrey 106-82. Panteras won against Santos at home 85-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Javion Blake of Santos.



Freseros - El Calor 93-89:
Everything could happen in Irapuato at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Freseras and 12th ranked El Calor had identical 4-7 record. This time Freseras used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Cancun 93-89 on Wednesday night. American Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) fired 30 points for the winners. His fellow American import swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: LHZ Sport Agency) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Francis King (196) produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and French power forward Bruno Cingala-Mata (205-1993) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseros (5-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Abejas. Loser El Calor dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Gambusinos and Diablos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Freseros: G.Billy 30+3ast, B.Zach 18+5reb+1ast, P.Franger 18+2reb+3ast, J.Isaac 9+3reb+3ast, R.Kyson 8+9reb+3ast, D.Fountain 5+6reb+1ast
El Calor: K.Francis 22+8reb+8ast, D.Mitchell 17+5reb+3ast, B.Cingala-Mata 16+10reb, B.Galloway 15+2reb+3ast, P.Stoll 7+1reb+5ast, E.Zelionis 5+1reb

Dorados - Abejas 97-81:
Very predictable result in Chihuahua where second ranked Dorados (8-4) defeated 10th ranked Abejas (5-7) 97-81 on Wednesday. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists. International JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Ray Spalding (208-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) produced 16 points and 8 assists and Puerto Rican guard Giovanni Santiago (185-2000, college: Kent St.) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists respectively for lost side. Five Dorados and four Abejas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados maintains second place with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader Soles, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Loser Abejas dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Freseros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dorados: A.J.J. 21+10reb+6ast, M.Mikh 14+1reb+4ast, S.Ray 14+5reb+3ast, C.JR 13+3reb+5ast, C.Will 11+4reb+6ast, H.Jaden 9+4reb+4ast
Abejas: A.Banks 16+4reb+8ast, D.Gaines 12+2reb+1ast, W.Justin 12+1reb+2ast, D.McClenton 11+7reb+1ast, S.Giovanni 9+5reb+11ast, A.Castro-Verdugo 7+5reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Gambusinos 74-82:
There was an upset in Monterrey where 4th placed Fuerza Regia (8-4) was defeated by twelfth ranked Gambusinos (4-8) 82-74 on Wednesday. Gambusinos made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced 15 points and power forward Wayne Langston (203-1993, college: Murray St.) added 10 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambusinos moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Diablos and El Calor. Loser Fuerza Regia dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Panteras and Dorados. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: M.Lester 26+7reb+6ast, A.Christian 16+4reb, G.Kiandre 15+9reb+1ast, Z.Jose 11+2reb, C.Thomas 5+4ast, K.Kelby 4+12reb
Fuerza Regia: I.Jimond 15+4reb+1ast, A.Anderson 13+2reb+1ast, C.Sanders 12+2reb+1ast, W.Langston 10+4reb+3ast, S.Bamforth 6+1reb+1ast, D.Hicks 6+1reb+1ast

Dorados - Abejas 87-106:
The game between second ranked Dorados (8-4) and tenth ranked Abejas (5-7) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Dorados were crushed by Abejas in Chihuahua 106-87. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists. American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) stepped up and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Puerto Rican forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Banks is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Abejas' coach Jean Serrano used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana) responded with 18 points, 9 assists and 5 steals and international JJ Avila (203-1991, college: Colorado St.) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Abejas and five Dorados players scored in double figures. Abejas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Freseros. Dorados at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: B.A.J. 23+6reb+6ast, J.Winston 20+5reb+1ast, D.Dominguez 15+7reb+8ast, F.Joe 12+1reb+2ast, G.Santiago 11+1reb+4ast, C.Alberto 6+4reb
Dorados: W.Cherry 18+2reb+9ast, M.McKinney 17+1reb+4ast, R.Spalding 12+8reb+3ast, J.Avila 12+8reb+8ast, J.House 12+4reb+3ast, R.Bustamante 7+1reb

Soles - Mineros 84-68:
The game between Top Four teams took place in Mexicali. First ranked host Soles (10-2) defeated 4th placed Mineros (7-5) 84-68. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) nailed 24 points for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard TJ Campbell (177-1988, college: Portland) accounted for 18 points. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) came up with 14 points and 7 assists and Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Mineros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-2 record. Mineros at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Lobos. Soles will again play against Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mineros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: K.Hunter 24+2reb, C.TJ 18+2reb+3ast, T.Erik 12+9reb+2ast, Z.Connor 10+5reb+1ast, D.Apic 9+4reb, W.Joshua 4+3reb+3ast
Mineros: J.Valinotti 14+3reb+7ast, R.Ferguson 11+3reb+2ast, T.Miller 10+6reb+2ast, A.Cisneros 10+5reb+1ast, D.Lucas 6+4reb, M.Ramos-Esquivel 6+1reb

Freseros - El Calor 80-76:
Everything could happen in Irapuato at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Freseras and 12th ranked El Calor had identical 4-7 record. This time Freseras used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Cancun 80-76 on Thursday night. Freseros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Spanish-Venezuelan swingman Franger Pirela (187-2002) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) chipped in 16 points. Australian forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) added 15 points respectively for lost side. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseros (5-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Abejas. Loser El Calor dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Gambusinos and Diablos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Freseros: P.Franger 16+5reb+6ast, G.Billy 16+3reb+2ast, B.Zach 14+3reb+2ast, R.Kyson 9+6reb, J.Isaac 9+3reb+1ast, D.Fountain 8+6reb
El Calor: D.Mitchell 23+5reb+2ast, B.Galloway 15+2reb+1ast, K.Francis 11+2reb, R.Pinzon 8+5reb+2ast, E.Zelionis 6+2reb+1ast, W.Ellis 6+3reb+1ast

Diablos - Lobos 88-89:
A very close game took place in between Lobos and Diablos. Seventh ranked Lobos (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Diablos (4-8). Lobos managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Thursday evening. Maltese-American point guard Eric Washington (183-1993, college: Miami, OH, agency: SLN) fired 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Elias King (203-2000, college: MTSU) chipped in 16 points. American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Lobos. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Diablos keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Gambusinos and El Calor. Lobos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos will play again against Lobos (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lobos: W.Eric 24+5reb+5ast, K.Elias 16+3reb+3ast, W.Cecil 12+3reb+2ast, D.Tyran 11+2reb+1ast, J.Shaquille 10+6reb, I.Jose 8+2reb+1ast
Diablos: T.Drechsel 21+7reb+2ast, G.Cosey 16+1reb+3ast, D.Scott 15+10reb+2ast, M.Carrera 15+8reb+1ast, R.Peters 10+2reb, S.Scala 7+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Gambusinos 106-82:
There was no surprise in Monterrey where 12th ranked Gambusinos (4-8) were outplayed by fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (8-4) 106-82 on Thursday. Fuerza Regia made 22-of-23 free shots (95.7 percent) during the game. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) fired 19 points for the winners. His fellow American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991) produced 22 points and American point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) added 17 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuerza Regia moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Loser Gambusinos dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Diablos and El Calor. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: H.Avry 19+2reb+3ast, J.Ivey 17+5reb+1ast, A.Alphonso 13+3reb+1ast, B.Scott 13+5reb+2ast, M.Jose 12+4reb, H.Deshone 12+1reb+3ast
Gambusinos: J.De Jesus 22+3reb+1ast, L.Medford Jr. 17+4reb+2ast, C.Alaekwe 8+4reb+2ast, T.Cooper 7+2reb, J.Zesati 6+2reb+2ast, K.Kramer 6+1reb

Panteras - Santos 85-75:
No shocking result in a game in Aguascalientes where fifth ranked Panteras (8-4) won against 10th ranked Santos (4-7) 85-75 on Thursday. Canadian-Jamaican forward Mikyle McIntosh (201-1994, college: Oregon) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Panteras' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) produced 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Eric Griffin (203-1990, college: Campbell) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the third consecutive win for Panteras. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Santos lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Panteras will again meet at home Santos (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: M.Mikyle 20+7reb+1ast, H.Ahmed 15+6reb+1ast, C.Tyler 12+1ast, G.Gabriel 8+7reb+3ast, S.Vinnie 7+1reb, W.Shaun 6+5reb
Santos: J.Blake 29+6reb+4ast, R.Mart 11+5reb+1ast, E.Griffin 9+9reb+2ast, C.Jones 9+4reb+5ast, J.Wilson-Frame 7+4reb+2ast, D.Antonio 6+5reb+1ast