LNBP Round 19 (Regular Season): Panteras lose to El Calor

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Panteras (11-6) and thirteenth ranked El Calor (5-12) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Panteras were defeated by El Calor in Cancun 88-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Francis King (196) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Panteras. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Calor maintains thirteenth place with 5-12 record. Panteras at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. El Calor are again looking forward to face higher ranked Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panteras will have a break next round.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Lobos (10-7) and Freseras (7-10), which took place in Puebla. Higher ranked Lobos lost at home to tenth ranked Freseras 71-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. Derek Fountain helped adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Lobos' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseros moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Abejas. Newly promoted Lobos keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Freseros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos will play at home against Freseros (#9) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Another upset was a game between Abejas (7-10) and Gambusinos (6-11), which took place in Guanajuato. Higher ranked Abejas lost at home to twelfth ranked Gambusinos 83-87 on Thursday. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for Kiandre Gaddy who led the winners and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Deion McClenton came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for Abejas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gambusinos maintains twelfth place with 6-11 record. Loser Abejas keep the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Freseros. Gambusinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again against Gambusinos (#12) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Diablos beat Mineros on the road 81-75. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos lost to Dorados on its own court 79-86. Fuerza Regia managed to outperform Santos in Monterrey 101-89. Mineros managed to beat Diablos at home 98-85.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 18 points and 11 rebounds by Anyelo Cisneros of Mineros.



Mineros - Diablos 75-81:
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Diablos (7-11) beat 7th ranked Mineros (10-8) in Zacatecas 81-75 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) came up with 15 points and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively for Mineros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Diablos went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Mineros keep the seventh place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Diablos: D.Trey 22+8reb+3ast, S.Devon 17+7reb+1ast, R.Tyquan 12+1reb+1ast, S.Santiago 10+4reb+4ast, N.Angel 9+7reb, M.Justin 7+4reb+1ast
Mineros: D.Smith 15+4reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 12+3reb+6ast, A.Cisneros 11+5reb, T.Miller 10+3reb, D.Lucas 8+2reb+3ast, W.Saunders 7+5reb+3ast

Correcaminos - Dorados 79-86:
Very expected game when 14th ranked Correcaminos (2-12) lost to fifth ranked Dorados (11-6) in Ciudad Victoria 79-86 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St.) who led the winners and scored 27 points. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. American forward Donoven Carlisle (203-1998, college: Shawnee St.) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and ex-international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dorados moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. Correcaminos lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dorados: C.JR 27+3reb, T.Austin 19+5reb, M.Mikh 18+4reb+3ast, H.Jaden 14+6reb, C.Markeith 5+4reb+4ast, E.Jose 2+2reb
Correcaminos: C.Hunter 18+1reb+1ast, R.Juan 16+1reb+4ast, D.Carlisle 15+8reb, T.Moore Jr. 10+8reb+2ast, K.Clark 7+1reb, J.Franklin Jr. 6+1reb

El Calor - Panteras 103-88:
The game between second ranked Panteras (11-6) and thirteenth ranked El Calor (5-12) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Panteras were defeated by El Calor in Cancun 88-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian forward DJ Mitchell (203-1997, college: Santa Clara) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Francis King (196) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds and ex-international point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for Panteras. Five El Calor and four Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Calor maintains thirteenth place with 5-12 record. Panteras at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. El Calor are again looking forward to face higher ranked Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
El Calor: F.King 23+3reb, E.Jarell 18+3reb+1ast, M.D.J. 16+5reb+6ast, N.Sa'eed 12+2reb+5ast, R.Willie 11+5reb+2ast, G.Jordan 8+4reb+2ast
Panteras: C.Negron 14+2reb, S.Willett 12+7reb+1ast, T.Cheese 12+2reb, A.Hill 10+1ast, J.Martin 10+1reb+5ast, J.Machado 7+6reb+2ast

Lobos - Freseros 71-82:
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Lobos (10-7) and Freseras (7-10), which took place in Puebla. Higher ranked Lobos lost at home to tenth ranked Freseras 71-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. Forward Derek Fountain (208-2002, college: LSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) helped adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. Five Freseras players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Lobos' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseros moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Abejas. Newly promoted Lobos keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Freseros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos will play at home against Freseros (#9) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Freseros: G.Billy 21+4reb+1ast, P.Franger 14+5reb+4ast, R.Kyson 14+7reb+2ast, M.Tyler 13+4reb, F.Derek 13+11reb, B.Zach 7+1reb+3ast
Lobos: S.Johnson 14+5reb+2ast, D.Jefferson 14+7reb+1ast, E.Washington 11+2reb+2ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 9+4reb, E.King 7+2reb+1ast, C.Williams 5+4reb+3ast

Abejas - Gambusinos 83-87:
Another upset was a game between Abejas (7-10) and Gambusinos (6-11), which took place in Guanajuato. Higher ranked Abejas lost at home to twelfth ranked Gambusinos 83-87 on Thursday. Strangely Abejas outrebounded Gambusinos 60-40 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Gambusinos players scored in double figures. Center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and forward Justin Winston (203-1999, college: Coppin St.) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gambusinos maintains twelfth place with 6-11 record. Loser Abejas keep the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Freseros. Gambusinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again against Gambusinos (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: G.Kiandre 23+8reb+1ast, M.Agbonkpolo 17+6reb, M.Lester 13+6reb+5ast, M.Charles 11+6reb+1ast, H.Kameron 8+1reb+2ast, D.Jezreel 7+4reb+1ast
Abejas: D.McClenton 21+13reb, W.Justin 20+5reb, M.Robiel 12+4reb+2ast, S.Giovanni 8+3reb+4ast, T.Nuno 7+8reb+3ast, A.Banks 6+11reb

Santos - Fuerza Regia 89-101:
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (11-6) won against 10th ranked Santos (6-10) in San Luis Potosi 101-89 on Thursday. Fuerza Regia made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Fuerza Regia had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Fuerza Regia's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) came up with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Nick Ward (208-1997, college: Michigan St.) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Santos in the defeat. Five Fuerza Regia and four Santos players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Loser Santos dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santos will play again against Fuerza Regia (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: B.Scott 21+7reb+1ast, H.Avry 18+1reb+4ast, A.J.J. 13+7reb+2ast, I.Joshua 12+8reb, J.Ivey 11+5reb+5ast, G.Daniel 8+3reb
Santos: J.Blake 24+6reb+4ast, J.Wilson-Frame 19+2reb, N.Ward 16+10reb, J.White 11+7reb+1ast, C.Jones 8+4reb+4ast, M.Anthony 5+3reb+1ast

Mineros - Diablos 98-85:
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Diablos (7-11) lost to seventh ranked Mineros (10-8) in Zacatecas 85-98 on Thursday. Mineros made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Venezuelan forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) accounted for 15 points and 6 assists for the winning side. American power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican-American Angel Nunez (203-1992, college: S.Florida) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Diablos in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mineros maintains seventh place with 10-8 record. Loser Diablos dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mineros: C.Anyelo 18+11reb+3ast, M.Tavario 18+2reb+1ast, V.Joaquin 15+3reb+6ast, S.Wesley 11+3reb+2ast, S.Daishon 10+2reb+1ast, F.Romeao 10+7reb+7ast
Diablos: J.Moss 22+6reb, A.Nunez 19+5reb, D.Scott 15+8reb, G.Cosey 13+1reb+6ast, T.Rolon 10+1reb+5ast, S.Scala 3+3reb+3ast