LNBP Round 24 (Regular Season): Soles lose to Panteras

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Soles (17-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mexicali on Monday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Panteras (14-8) 77-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Soles. They outrebounded Soles 45-27 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyler Cheese (193-1996, college: Akron) who scored 18 points and 4 assists. Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Georgian guard Joe Thomasson (193-1993, college: Wright St., agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 14 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains third position with 14-8 record having just three points less than leader Soles, which they share with Lobos and Dorados. Soles at the other side still keep top place with five games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Zacatecas. Seventh ranked Mineros (12-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 10th ranked Gambusinos (9-13) 87-85 on Monday evening. It was a good game for American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Daishon Smith contributed with 22 points for the winners. American forward Max Agbonkpolo (206-2000, college: Montana St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for Gambusinos. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mineros maintains seventh position with 12-10 record. Gambusinos at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Freseros.
A very close game took place in Cancun between Diablos and El Calor. Eighth ranked Diablos (10-12) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked El Calor (6-16). Diablos managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of Devon Scott who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Francis King with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Diablos maintains eighth position with 10-12 record. Loser El Calor keeps the thirteenth place with 16 games lost.

Rest of the games of round 24 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fuerza Regia crushed Correcaminos in Monterrey 93-52. Abejas were beaten by Freseros at home 83-89. Lobos won against Santos on the opponent's court 99-84.



Correcaminos - Fuerza Regia 52-93:
There was no surprise in Ciudad Victoria where 14th ranked Correcaminos (3-16) were crushed by second ranked Fuerza Regia (15-7) 93-52 on Monday. Fuerza Regia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 24. They outrebounded Correcaminos 45-28 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alphonso Anderson (201-1997, college: Pacific) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 9 rebounds and American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Tim Moore Jr (198, college: San Diego, agency: The Crew A.M.) with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks and ex-international guard Juan Reyna (190-2002, college: Santa Clara) scored 13 points. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-7 record having just two points less than leader Soles. Correcaminos lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: T.Moore Jr. 13+5reb, R.Juan 13+1reb+1ast, J.Torres 7+4reb, D.Daniels 6+1reb+1ast, J.Franklin Jr. 5+2reb, C.Hunter 4+4reb+3ast
Fuerza Regia: A.Alphonso 19+9reb, B.Scott 14+7reb+1ast, L.Wayne 14+3reb+3ast, F.Tjader 10+4reb+4ast, H.Avry 8+1ast, A.J.J. 7+1reb+3ast

El Calor - Diablos 83-86:
A very close game took place in Cancun between Diablos and El Calor. Eighth ranked Diablos (10-12) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked El Calor (6-16). Diablos managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Monday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Dominican-American Angel Nunez (203-1992, college: S.Florida) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Francis King (196) with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Diablos and four El Calor players scored in double figures. El Calor's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Diablos maintains eighth position with 10-12 record. Loser El Calor keeps the thirteenth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
El Calor: K.Francis 35+4reb+4ast, J.Eddie 13+6reb, G.Solano 12+4reb+3ast, W.Reed 10+11reb, S.Nelson 7+2reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 4+4ast
Diablos: S.Devon 18+9reb, N.Angel 15+8reb, C.Glenn 14+1reb+4ast, R.Tyquan 12+7reb+3ast, M.Justin 10+3reb, W.Tyrone 9+2reb+1ast

Soles - Panteras 76-77:
Top ranked Soles (17-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mexicali on Monday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Panteras (14-8) 77-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Soles. They outrebounded Soles 45-27 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyler Cheese (193-1996, college: Akron) who scored 18 points and 4 assists. Kittitian-American swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Georgian guard Joe Thomasson (193-1993, college: Wright St., agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 14 points and American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains third position with 14-8 record having just three points less than leader Soles, which they share with Lobos and Dorados. Soles at the other side still keep top place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Thomasson 14+4reb+2ast, C.Zinaich 12+7reb, H.Kaleb 9+3reb+4ast, P.Scrubb 9+4ast, A.Dragan 8+2reb, B.Martinez 6+1reb+1ast
Panteras: C.Tyler 18+4reb+4ast, M.Jaron 13+1reb+1ast, M.Jonatan 11+8reb, C.Andre 8+3reb+1ast, W.Shaun 8+10reb+3ast, L.Augusto 6+9reb

Abejas - Freseros 83-89:
Everything could happen in Guanajuato at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Freseras and 11th ranked Abejas had identical 8-13 record. But Abejas were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Irapuato 89-83 on Monday night. Freseros made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Billy Garrett (198-1994, college: DePaul) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 7 assists and forward Kyson Rose (206, college: Idaho) who added 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Freseras players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Deion McClenton (208-1991, college: Keiser) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Freseros maintains ninth position with 9-13 record, which they share with Gambusinos. Loser Abejas keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Abejas: D.McClenton 25+11reb+1ast, A.Banks 18+5reb+6ast, S.Giovanni 11+5reb+11ast, W.Justin 9+1reb, D.Gaines 7+7reb+2ast, J.Henderson 6+1reb+1ast
Freseros: G.Billy 29+2reb+7ast, R.Kyson 21+7reb+1ast, B.Zach 18+6reb, F.Derek 10+6reb, B.Tervell 4+1reb+2ast, M.Tyler 4+3reb+1ast

Santos - Lobos 84-99:
Very expected game in San Luis Potosi where 12th ranked Santos (7-14) were defeated by fourth ranked Lobos (14-8) 99-84 on Monday. Lobos shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and British-Canadian Thomas Scrubb (198-1991, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Lobos' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Nick Ward (208-1997, college: Michigan St.) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Five Lobos and four Santos players scored in double figures. Lobos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Panteras and Dorados. Loser Santos keep the twelfth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Santos: N.Ward 17+11reb, J.Blake 15+3reb+5ast, V.Jesus 12+2reb+1ast, A.Harrison 10+1reb+3ast, R.Mart 9+1reb+1ast, A.Diego 8
Lobos: J.Davon 19+5reb+2ast, S.Thomas 15+7reb+1ast, K.Elias 12+2reb+2ast, M.Ivan 12+1reb+1ast, J.Shaquille 12+3reb+1ast, W.Eric 11+4reb+2ast

Mineros - Gambusinos 87-85:
Important game to mention about took place in Zacatecas. Seventh ranked Mineros (12-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 10th ranked Gambusinos (9-13) 87-85 on Monday evening. Mineros players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) contributed with 22 points for the winners. American forward Max Agbonkpolo (206-2000, college: Montana St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Gambusinos. Four Mineros and five Gambusinos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mineros maintains seventh position with 12-10 record. Gambusinos at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Freseros.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: C.Mitchell 17+4reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 16+3reb+4ast, A.Max 16+10reb+2ast, L.Medford Jr. 14+6reb+4ast, K.Hankerson 11+4reb+4ast, C.Alaekwe 5+4reb
Mineros: S.Daishon 22+3reb+1ast, M.Kayo 15+5reb+1ast, F.Romeao 13+5reb+11ast, S.Wesley 10+4reb+4ast, L.Doria 6+8reb+1ast, R.Bryan 6