LNBP Round 27: Huracanes edge Fuerza Regia by two points

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 27 in the LNBP took place in Tampico. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Fuerza Regia (19-9) to fourth ranked Huracanes (15-10) 93-91 on Saturday evening. Huracanes made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. James Alvarez chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Huracanes maintains fourth place with 15-10 record, which they share with Panteras. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. Huracanes is again looking forward to face league's second-placed Fuerza Regia in Monterrey in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in San Luis Potosi. Eighth ranked Santos (8-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Libertadores (10-16) 76-75 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertadores. It was a good game for Barry Chinedu (193-94) who saved his team from a defeat with 20 points and 9 rebounds. BJ West contributed with 8 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Santos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American-Dominican forward Justin Satchell (203, college: St.Leo) answered with 22 points and 7 rebounds for Libertadores. Santos maintains eighth place with 8-18 record. Libertadores at the other side keep the seventh position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Mexico. First ranked Soles faced second-best Capitanes. Guests from Mexicali (20-6) smashed host Capitanes (18-6) 110-90. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a great evening for Luke Martinez who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 assists. Soles' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Rigoberto Mendoza with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Soles maintains first place with 20-6 record. Loser Capitanes keep the second position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Mineros delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked Laguneros (1-25) 106-82 in Torreon. It was a quality performance for Jaime Lloreda who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mineros maintains first place with 20-7 record. Laguneros lost twentieth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 25 games lost. Mineros will have a break next round. Laguneros will play again against the league's leader Mineros (#1) and hope to win that game.
The game in was also quite interesting. 4th placed Panteras (15-10) played at the court of sixth ranked Astros (14-12). Astros managed to secure a 8-point victory 96-88 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Tyrone White who scored 28 points. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Astros maintains sixth place with 14-12 record. Loser Panteras keep the fourth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 27 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Abejas defeated Angeles in Guanajuato 81-75. Plateados beat Correcaminos at home 81-72. Lenadores lost to Dorados on the opponent's court 73-80.
The best stats of 27th round was 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Isaiah Wilkerson of Dorados.

Capitanes - Soles 90-110

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Mexico. First ranked Soles faced second-best Capitanes. Guests from Mexicali (20-6) smashed host Capitanes (18-6) 110-90. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Capitanes. Soles made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Capitanes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for international guard Luke Martinez (193-90, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 assists. American forward John Flowers (200-89, college: WVU, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Soles' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-92) with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Panamanian forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Soles maintains first place with 20-6 record. Loser Capitanes keep the second position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Flowers 19+5reb+2ast, D.Amigo 16+5reb+1ast, L.Martinez 16+4reb+7ast, W.Daniels 12+5reb+1ast, V.Alvarez Diez 12+3reb+4ast, E.Garcia 9+1reb+2ast
Capitanes: R.Mendoza 21+6reb+6ast, H.Hernandez 17+4reb, E.Oglivie 17+10reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 9+5reb+3ast, J.James 9+2reb+1ast, E.Andujar 9+4reb

Angeles - Abejas 75-81

There was no surprise in Puebla where 9th ranked Angeles (1-25) were defeated by fifth ranked Abejas (14-9) 81-75 on Saturday. Abejas outrebounded Angeles 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import swingman Mario Kegler (201-97, college: Baylor) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican Jeff Burgos who recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds and American guard G'mitri Rice (191-92) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Abejas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-9 record. Angeles lost nineteenth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 25 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Kegler 15+9reb+2ast, M.Smith 14+11reb+5ast, T.Sanchez 13+3reb+1ast, S.Williams 11+3reb+2ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 11+4reb+1ast, M.Fillyaw 9+5reb+2ast
Angeles: B.Jeff 30+10reb, O.Limon 11+1reb+4ast, G.Rice 11+7reb+6ast, T.Elliott 11+9reb, W.Green 8+3reb+3ast, E.Herrera 2+1reb+3ast

Laguneros - Mineros 82-106

Leader Mineros delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked Laguneros (1-25) 106-82 in Torreon. Mineros shot 63.5 percent from the field. It was a quality performance for Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. American forward John Taylor (185-89, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Promotex) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 8 assists and the other American import forward Trent Steen (203, college: UAPB, agency: One Motive Sports) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Laguneros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mineros maintains first place with 20-7 record. Laguneros lost twentieth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 25 games lost. Mineros will have a break next round. Laguneros will play again against the league's leader Mineros (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mineros: J.Lloreda 18+9reb, J.Williams 16+1ast, V.Liz 16+5reb, R.Terry 15+8reb+2ast, D.Clemente 15+4reb+5ast, S.Soriano 10+1reb+2ast
Laguneros: J.Taylor 34+3reb+8ast, T.Steen 21+8reb+1ast, I.Robles 8+3reb, P.Manuel 8+2reb+3ast, B.Westendorf 7+8reb+1ast, C.Salazar 2+2reb+2ast

Santos - Libertadores 76-75

Important game to mention about took place in San Luis Potosi. Eighth ranked Santos (8-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Libertadores (10-16) 76-75 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Libertadores. They outrebounded Libertadores 50-35 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Barry Chinedu (193-94) who saved his team from a defeat with 20 points and 9 rebounds. American center BJ West (211-89, college: Jackson St.) contributed with 8 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Santos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American-Dominican forward Justin Satchell (203, college: St.Leo) answered with 22 points and 7 rebounds and international forward Irwin Avalos (201-91, college: DBU) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Libertadores. Five Libertadores players scored in double figures. Santos maintains eighth place with 8-18 record. Libertadores at the other side keep the seventh position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santos: W.Martinez 21+2reb+4ast, C.Barry 20+9reb+3ast, J.Emmanuel Pierre-Charles 8+5reb+4ast, M.Dicent 8+1reb+3ast, B.West 8+19reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 7+6reb
Libertadores: J.Satchell 22+7reb+3ast, I.Avalos 13+7reb+3ast, X.Allen 11+4reb+5ast, R.Barreno 10+4reb+2ast, C.Guerrero 10+5reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 5+6reb+2ast

Huracanes - Fuerza Regia 93-91

The most exciting game of round 27 in the LNBP took place in Tampico. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Fuerza Regia (19-9) to fourth ranked Huracanes (15-10) 93-91 on Saturday evening. Huracanes made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. James Alvarez chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Jerime Anderson (187-89, college: UCLA, agency: Best of You Sports) added 14 points and 10 assists respectively. Five Huracanes and four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Huracanes maintains fourth place with 15-10 record, which they share with Panteras. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. Huracanes is again looking forward to face league's second-placed Fuerza Regia in Monterrey in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Huracanes: G.Jordan 27+8reb+6ast, G.Vazquez 20+3reb+1ast, A.James 16+5reb+5ast, A.Perez 10+7reb+2ast, I.Johnson 10+10reb+3ast, D.Brooks 10+1reb+2ast
Fuerza Regia: J.Mojica 21+3reb+1ast, O.Anosike 20+10reb+4ast, J.Anderson 14+1reb+10ast, D.Huertas 12+1reb+1ast, A.Fuller 8, J.Glynn 7+4reb+3ast

Plateados - Correcaminos 81-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Plateados' (11-17) home victory over 7th ranked Correcaminos (7-22) 81-72 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (201-84, college: Hofstra, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Egyptian-American center Omar Samhan (211-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Mamadou Ndiaye (229-93, college: UC Irvine) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Dominican guard Nehemias Morillo (196-92, college: S.Florida) added 16 points respectively. Five Plateados and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Plateados have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Plateados maintains sixth place with 11-17 record. Loser Correcaminos keep the seventh position with 22 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Plateados: R.Boyce III 20+6reb+3ast, A.Uter 19+8reb+4ast, G.Clavell 14+7reb+5ast, O.Samhan 12+14reb+3ast, M.Helton 12+2reb, M.Hayes-Lizarraga 2+3reb+1ast
Correcaminos: N.Morillo 16+4reb+1ast, B.Polanco 15+4reb+1ast, K.Jones 13+2reb+3ast, M.Ndiaye 11+16reb+1ast, J.Arturo Farrera 8+6reb, J.Vega 4+2reb+2ast

Astros - Panteras 96-88

The game in was also quite interesting. 4th placed Panteras (15-10) played at the court of sixth ranked Astros (14-12). Astros managed to secure a 8-point victory 96-88 on Saturday. Astros made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game, while Panteras only scored six points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tyrone White (201-90, college: CSU Bakersfield) who scored 28 points. His fellow American import Omar Richards (203-92, college: NW Christian) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Richards is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Jesus-Hiram Lopez (205-83, college: SW Baptist) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Astros maintains sixth place with 14-12 record. Loser Panteras keep the fourth position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Astros: T.White 28+1reb+2ast, O.Richards 17+5reb+2ast, D.Collier 13+4reb+1ast, H.Guillent 10+2reb+8ast, A.Daniel Vassallo 8+3reb, J.Israel Gutierrez 8+5reb+1ast
Panteras: B.Puckett 19+6reb+1ast, J.Hiram Lopez 16+2reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 13+2reb+5ast, F.Jaimes 11+8reb, G.Ricks 10+1ast, A.Abreu 9+4reb+9ast

Dorados - Lenadores 80-73

Rather expected game in Chihuahua where 5th ranked Lenadores (14-13) were defeated by third ranked Dorados (17-7) 80-73 on Saturday. Dorados shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-90, college: NJIT) who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican point guard Juan-Miguel Suero (198-93) chipped in 11 points and 8 assists. Dorados' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-90) who recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Decensae Wite added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Four Dorados and five Lenadores players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Dorados maintains third place with 17-7 record having five points less than leader Mineros. Loser Lenadores keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Dorados will face Aaguacateros (#3) in Michoacan in the next round, which may be the game of the day.
Top scorers:
Dorados: I.Wilkerson 24+7reb+5ast, C.Williams 12+1reb+3ast, J.Miguel Suero 11+3reb+8ast, M.Bryan-Amaning 10+3reb+3ast, M.Jonatan 8+8reb+3ast, J.Gonzalez 6+1reb
Lenadores: L.Davis 16+2reb, R.Garcia 15+7reb+7ast, E.Ramos 12+4reb+1ast, W.Decensae 12+12reb+2ast, B.Santiago 10+3reb+1ast, D.Hernandez 4+5reb



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