LNBP Round 22 (Regular Season): Fuerza Regia beat Mineros by three after a very close game

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNBP. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 22 in the LNBP took place in Monterrey. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Mineros (11-9) to fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (13-7) 87-84 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. Fuerza Regia made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) replied with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Mineros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Mineros at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Fuerza Regia is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#14) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mineros will play against Gambusinos (#10) and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Panteras (13-7) against sixth ranked Astros (12-6) on Thursday night. Host Panteras were defeated by Astros in Aguascalientes 98-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 31 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Ascanio chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) responded with 14 points. Panteras' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros moved-up to fifth place. Panteras at the other side keep the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Astros will play against league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play on the road against the league's leader Soles in Mexicali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Gambusinos (8-12) and Santos (7-12), which took place in . 9th ranked Gambusinos were outleveled at home by twelfth ranked Santos 109-78 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gambusinos. Jahlil White notched 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by Jose Zesati did not help to save the game for Gambusinos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santos moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Gambusinos keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseros. Santos will meet at home higher ranked Lobos (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gambusinos will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Abejas were beaten by Lobos on the road 80-67. Dorados won against El Calor on its own court 97-86. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos unfortunately lost to Diablos in a road game 91-96. Panteras managed to beat Astros at home 95-83.



Gambusinos - Santos 78-109:
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Gambusinos (8-12) and Santos (7-12), which took place in . 9th ranked Gambusinos were outleveled at home by twelfth ranked Santos 109-78 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gambusinos. Santos shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. American swingman Jahlil White (201-2001, college: La Salle) notched 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) supported him with 25 points and 4 assists. Five Santos players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by the former international center Jose Zesati (205-1994) did not help to save the game for Gambusinos. American forward Max Agbonkpolo (206-2000, college: Montana St.) added 11 points and 8 rebounds 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. Santos moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Gambusinos keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Freseros. Santos will meet at home higher ranked Lobos (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gambusinos will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santos: W.Jahlil 26+9reb+2ast, B.Javion 25+3reb+4ast, W.Nick 20+6reb, H.Andrew 15+5reb+3ast, M.Rayshawn 13+5reb+3ast, A.Marco 5+7reb+3ast
Gambusinos: J.Zesati 14+5reb+2ast, J.De Jesus 11+2reb+1ast, A.Max 11+8reb+2ast, V.Alvarez 9+3ast, C.Mitchell 9+4reb+2ast, L.Medford Jr. 8+2reb+3ast

Lobos - Abejas 80-67:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Lobos (12-8) beat 11th ranked Abejas (7-13) in Puebla 80-67 on Wednesday. American Tekele Cotton (188-1993, college: Wichita St.) notched 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar) supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by American center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) did not help to save the game for Abejas. His fellow American import guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) added 19 points and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Lobos maintains sixth position with 12-8 record. Abejas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Lobos will meet Santos (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Abejas will play against Freseros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lobos: T.Cotton 24+2reb+1ast, J.Shaquille 14+2reb, D.Tyran 11+9reb+1ast, S.Thomas 9+2reb, W.Eric 8+2reb+2ast, M.Ivan 6+2reb+1ast
Abejas: D.McClenton 21+7reb, A.Banks 19+1reb+6ast, D.Gaines 14+6reb+1ast, S.Giovanni 4+2reb+3ast, M.Robiel 4+1reb+3ast, O.Raul 2+1ast

Dorados - El Calor 97-86:
Very expected game when 13th ranked El Calor (5-15) lost to fifth ranked Dorados (13-7) in Chihuahua 86-97 on Wednesday. Dorados had a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) supported him with 21 points. Four Dorados players scored in double figures. Even 31 points (made all of his eight free throws) by forward Francis King (196) did not help to save the game for El Calor. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis) added 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados moved-up to second place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Panteras. El Calor lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Dorados will meet Astros (#5) in the next round. El Calor will play against Diablos (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dorados: M.Mikh 21+3reb+3ast, T.Sindarius 19+5reb+1ast, C.JR 17+5ast, T.Austin 16+14reb+5ast, C.Will 9+3reb+3ast, C.Markeith 7+2reb+5ast
El Calor: K.Francis 31+3reb, W.Reed 16+7reb+1ast, J.Eddie 12+4reb+2ast, E.Romero 10+3reb+2ast, P.Stoll 9+4reb+7ast, S.Nelson 4+7reb+6ast

Diablos - Correcaminos 96-91:
Very predictable result when eighth ranked Diablos (9-11) won against at home bottom-ranked Correcaminos (3-14) 96-91 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Diablos made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Argentinian guard Santiago Scala (186-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the effort and Dominican-American Angel Nunez (203-1992, college: S.Florida) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five Diablos players scored in double figures. Even 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by American Chance Hunter (198-1998, college: Cal Poly, agency: 0z Sports Agency) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. ex-international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Diablos maintains eighth position with 9-11 record. Loser Correcaminos stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Diablos will meet El Calor (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Correcaminos will play against Fuerza Regia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diablos: S.Santiago 27+5reb+13ast, M.Justin 19+2reb+1ast, S.Devon 13+5reb+1ast, R.Tyquan 12+2reb+3ast, N.Angel 11+11reb+2ast, A.Cruz 9+3reb
Correcaminos: R.Juan 22+5reb+2ast, D.Daniels 20+2reb+2ast, C.Hunter 20+8reb+5ast, D.Carlisle 9+5reb+3ast, K.Clark 8+1reb, T.Moore Jr. 6+4reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Mineros 87-84:
The most exciting game of round 22 in the LNBP took place in Monterrey. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Mineros (11-9) to fourth ranked Fuerza Regia (13-7) 87-84 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. Fuerza Regia made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) replied with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) added 14 points in the effort for Mineros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Regia moved-up to second place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Mineros at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Fuerza Regia is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#14) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mineros will play against Gambusinos (#10) and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: I.Joshua 19+8reb, H.Avry 17+2reb+2ast, J.Ivey 17+1reb+2ast, B.Scott 14+6reb+2ast, A.Alphonso 7+3reb+1ast, S.Corey 5
Mineros: R.Ferguson 20+6reb+4ast, W.Saunders 14+4reb, T.Miller 12+5reb, A.Cisneros 12+5reb+1ast, D.Lucas 8+6reb+1ast, B.Rivera 5

Panteras - Astros 95-83:
Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Astros (12-6) lost to second ranked Panteras (13-7) in Aguascalientes 83-95 on Wednesday. Panteras outrebounded Astros 37-24 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Canadian-Jamaican forward Mikyle McIntosh (201-1994, college: Oregon) notched 24 points to lead the effort and ex-international point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) did not help to save the game for Astros. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Panteras maintains second position with 13-7 record having just three points less than leader Soles, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Loser Astros dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Panteras 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 the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Panteras: M.Mikyle 24+4reb+2ast, M.Jaron 22+1reb+4ast, W.Shaun 12+6reb+2ast, N.Christian 8+6reb+1ast, L.De 7+4reb+1ast, C.Tyler 6+2reb+4ast
Astros: J.Ascanio 14+5reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 14+5reb+1ast, F.Cruz 13+1ast, W.Yoakum 9+1reb, M.Andriassi 8, M.Kyser 8+3reb

Panteras - Astros 83-98:
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Panteras (13-7) against sixth ranked Astros (12-6) on Thursday night. Host Panteras were defeated by Astros in Aguascalientes 98-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 31 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) responded with 14 points and ex-international point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) scored 14 points. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Panteras' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros moved-up to fifth place. Panteras at the other side keep the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Fuerza Regia and Dorados. Astros will play against league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play on the road against the league's leader Soles in Mexicali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Rigoberto 31+6reb+2ast, S.A.J. 13+3reb+1ast, A.Jose 12+6reb, Z.Tomislav 10+1reb, K.Michale 8+4reb+4ast, C.Francisco 8+3reb+5ast
Panteras: S.Willett 14+4reb+1ast, J.Martin 14+3reb+1ast, A.Curbelo 12+2reb+3ast, A.Lima 10+7reb, T.Cheese 9+3reb+2ast, M.McIntosh 7+1reb+2ast