LNBP Round 18: Soles keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles smashed 6th ranked Astros in Mexicali 94-67. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Luke Martinez (193-90, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 16 points and 4 assists. American forward Chris Reyes (201-94, college: Pepperdine) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) who recorded 16 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. Soles have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Astros dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Astros will play next round against strong Aaguacateros trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Angeles in Puebla.
Top ranked Capitanes (12-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mexico. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked Libertadores (7-11) 91-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a good game for American-Dominican forward Justin Satchell (203, college: St.Leo) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jonathan Rodriguez contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-92) replied with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Capitanes. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertadores maintains eighth position with 7-11 record. Capitanes at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Libertadores will play against higher ranked Abejas (#4) in Guanajuato in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Capitanes will play on the road against Santos in San Luis Potosi and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Puebla. Local Angeles (1-17) were outscored by third ranked Dorados (12-5) 104-69 on Sunday night. Rayes Gallegos scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Jeff Burgos with 17 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Dorados have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Angeles lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play against the league's leader Soles (#1) in Mexicali and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 18 Panteras were defeated by Abejas in Guanajuato 73-67. Aaguacateros beat Santos at home 83-68.

Capitanes - Libertadores 83-91

Top ranked Capitanes (12-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mexico. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked Libertadores (7-11) 91-83. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a good game for American-Dominican forward Justin Satchell (203, college: St.Leo) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Dominican-Puerto Rican swingman Jonathan Rodriguez (196-87, college: Campbell) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Libertadores players scored in double figures. Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-92) replied with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Moises Andriassi (185-99) added 14 points and 4 assists in the effort for Capitanes. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertadores maintains eighth position with 7-11 record. Capitanes at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Libertadores will play against higher ranked Abejas (#4) in Guanajuato in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Capitanes will play on the road against Santos in San Luis Potosi and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: J.Rodriguez 22+5reb+3ast, J.Satchell 19+10reb+2ast, I.Avalos 17+6reb, V.Cooksey 11+2reb+4ast, P.Reyes 10+3reb+2ast, M.Ramirez 5+3reb
Capitanes: R.Mendoza 22+5reb+5ast, M.Andriassi 14+3reb+4ast, E.Andujar 9+8reb+3ast, J.James 9+3reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 8+3reb+2ast, D.Giron 6+7reb+3ast

Angeles - Dorados 69-104

The game with biggest result difference took place in Puebla. Local Angeles (1-17) were outscored by third ranked Dorados (12-5) 104-69 on Sunday night. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Angeles' 42. They outrebounded Angeles 47-33 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Angeles' players. American guard Rayes Gallegos (188-90, college: Nebraska) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Jesus Gonzalez (195-86) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Dorados players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican Jeff Burgos with 17 points and 6 rebounds and American center Gerardo Chavez (206-96, college: Jarvis Christian) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. 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. Dorados have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Angeles lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play against the league's leader Soles (#1) in Mexicali and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dorados: R.Gallegos 24+3reb+3ast, J.Gonzalez 17+3reb+6ast, J.Shaw 14+8reb+1ast, C.Perez 11+9reb+3ast, J.Miguel Suero 9+3reb+1ast, M.Jonatan 7+6reb
Angeles: B.Jeff 17+6reb+1ast, E.Herrera 10+4reb+1ast, G.Chavez 10+7reb, Y.Manuel 7+2reb+2ast, W.Green 7+5reb+1ast, L.Lopez 6+1ast

Abejas - Panteras 73-67

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Panteras' (9-9) road loss to fourth ranked Abejas (10-7) 67-73 on Sunday. Abejas made 27-of-31 free shots (87.1 percent) during the game, while Panteras only scored nine points from the stripe. Abejas forced 20 Panteras turnovers. American-Puerto Rican swingman Alex Franklin (198-88, college: Siena) scored 27 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Panteras' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Abejas maintains fourth position with 10-7 record. Panteras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Astros. Abejas will meet at home Libertadores (#8) in the next round. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Franklin 27+8reb, S.Williams 16+7reb+3ast, M.Smith 8+5reb+2ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 5+9reb+2ast, J.Manuel Esteva 5+2reb, J.Washington 4
Panteras: G.Ricks 10+5reb+6ast, J.Casillas 10+3reb+3ast, A.Villanueva 9+4reb+1ast, B.Puckett 9+7reb+1ast, B.Santiago 7+2reb, R.Boyce III 7+1reb

Aaguacateros - Santos 83-68

No shocking result in a game in Michoacan where third ranked Aaguacateros (12-5) defeated 7th ranked Santos (7-10) 83-68 on Sunday. Aaguacateros made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American center Jerome Meyinsse (207-88, college: Virginia) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Jorge Camacho (203-89, college: EKU) chipped in 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Kyle Spain (196-87, college: San Diego St., agency: Interperformances) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian forward Jean-Emmanuel Pierre-Charles (203-93, college: Ottawa) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Santos' coach tested twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aaguacateros moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Santos lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Aaguacateros will meet at home Astros (#6) in the next round. Santos will play against Capitanes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aaguacateros: J.Meyinsse 26+14reb+1ast, J.Camacho 12+4reb+3ast, M.Hernandez 12+4reb+2ast, D.Sims 9+2reb+1ast, A.Holmes 9+5reb+3ast, O.De Haro 6
Santos: K.Spain 16+11reb+2ast, R.Cintron Cortes 14+2reb, J.Emmanuel Pierre-Charles 12+8reb+1ast, C.Barry 12+3reb+1ast, T.Fernandez 8+5reb+4ast, B.West 2+2reb

Soles - Astros 94-67

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles smashed 6th ranked Astros in Mexicali 94-67. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Luke Martinez (193-90, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 16 points and 4 assists. American forward Chris Reyes (201-94, college: Pepperdine) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Soles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) who recorded 16 points and Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Astros dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Astros will play next round against strong Aaguacateros trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Angeles in Puebla.
Top scorers:
Soles: L.Martinez 16+4reb+4ast, J.Flowers 14+2reb+2ast, C.Reyes 14+6reb, J.David Estrada 13+1reb+2ast, D.Laury 10+3reb+2ast, A.Pena 7+1reb+1ast
Astros: A.Daniel Vassallo 16+4reb+1ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 14+1reb, H.Guillent 11+2reb+4ast, T.White 7+5reb+3ast, R.Clemente 6+5reb+1ast, R.Nelson 4+1reb+2ast



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