LNBP Round 31: Huracanes beat Correcaminos by three after a very close game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Seventh-ranked Correcaminos (8-24) were very close to win a game against fifth ranked Huracanes (16-13) in Tampico on Tuesday. Huracanes managed to secure only three-point victory 101-98. However their fans expected easier game. Huracanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Correcaminos' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import center Ivan Johnson (203-84, college: CS San Bernar., agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American guard Kennedy Jones (188-89, college: Arlington Baptist) answered with 44 points (!!!) and 8 assists for Correcaminos. Huracanes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lenadores. Correcaminos at the other side keep the seventh position with 24 games lost. Huracanes is again looking forward to face Correcaminos (#7) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Correcaminos will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Capitanes (20-7) which hosted in Mexico 3rd placed Fuerza Regia (20-10). Second ranked Capitanes managed to get a 6-point victory 92-86. It was a great evening for Panamanian guard Daniel Giron (193-89) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Joel James helped adding 17 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Ole Miss) responded with 23 points (made all of his seven free throws). Capitanes maintains second place with 20-7 record having just three points less than leader Mineros. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Capitanes will again play against Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Mineros (24-8) which played road game in Chihuahua against their biggest opponent Dorados (20-9). First ranked Mineros had an easy win 104-68. It was an exceptional evening for Victor Liz who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Matthew Bryan-Amaning came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Dorados 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 24-8 record. Newly promoted Dorados keep the second position with nine games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dorados will play again against the league's leader Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between sixth ranked Plateados (13-18) and 8th ranked Laguneros (1-29) in ended with biggest points difference. Plateados outscored guests from Torreon 104-55. Ricardo Calatayud fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Plateados' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Plateados maintains sixth place with 13-18 record. Laguneros lost twenty fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 29 games lost. Plateados' next round opponent will be again Laguneros (#8) in Torreon.

Other games in round 31 were not that significant. Abejas were beaten by Aaguacateros on the road 99-91. Angeles were destroyed by Libertadores on its own court 64-89. Santos unfortunately lost to Astros in a road game 90-106.

Aaguacateros - Abejas 99-91

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Aaguacateros (18-11) beat 6th ranked Abejas (14-12) in Michoacan 99-91. Aaguacateros made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Center Jerome Meyinsse (207-88, college: Virginia) fired 27 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 20 points and 6 assists. Four Aaguacateros players scored in double figures. Aaguacateros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) produced 28 points and 8 assists and forward Jordan Washington (203-93, college: Iona, agency: Interperformances) added 25 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Aaguacateros moved-up to third place. Abejas lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Aaguacateros' next round opponent will be again Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato.
Top scorers:
Aaguacateros: J.Meyinsse 27+6reb+1ast, D.Sims 20+1reb+6ast, R.Green 20+4reb+2ast, T.Spurlock 15+8reb, A.Holmes 9+3reb+5ast, E.Garibay 4+1reb+1ast
Abejas: S.Williams 28+2reb+8ast, J.Washington 25+8reb+1ast, M.Kegler 16+3reb+1ast, M.Smith 7+8reb+3ast, M.Fillyaw 3+2reb+1ast, T.Emmanuel 0+1ast

Angeles - Libertadores 64-89

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Angeles (1-28) were smashed by seventh ranked Libertadores (11-18) in Puebla 89-64. Swingman Xavier Allen (196, college: Chattahoochee TC) fired 21 points for the winners. American-Dominican forward Justin Satchell (203, college: St.Leo) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Puerto Rican Jeff Burgos produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Jamaican center Travis Elliott (203-91, college: Beth.-Cookman) added 13 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Angeles' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Libertadores maintains seventh place with 11-18 record. Angeles lost twenty second consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 28 games lost. Libertadores will have a break next round. Angeles will play again at home against Libertadores (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: X.Allen 21+4reb+3ast, M.Ramirez 16+5reb+2ast, J.Satchell 15+11reb+1ast, P.Reyes 13+7reb+4ast, I.Avalos 9+3reb+3ast, R.Barreno 5+3reb
Angeles: B.Jeff 17+10reb+4ast, W.Green 15+2reb+5ast, T.Elliott 13+16reb, G.Rice 10+6reb+4ast, E.Herrera 5+1reb, O.Limon 2+4reb+1ast

Astros - Santos 106-90

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Astros (17-12) won against at home 8th ranked Santos (9-19) 106-90. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. American-Puerto Rican Devon Collier (203-91, college: Oregon St.) fired 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Naturalized Puerto Rican guard Joseph Soto (190-93) chipped in 8 points and 9 assists. American center BJ West (211-89, college: Jackson St.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican Wil Martinez (188-92, college: Fairmont St.) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Astros maintains fifth place with 17-12 record. Santos at the other side keep the eighth position with 19 games lost. Astros' next round opponent will be again Santos (#8) in San Luis Potosi.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Collier 19+5reb+4ast, A.Daniel Vassallo 16+1reb, T.White 13+1reb+1ast, K.Scott 10+2reb+6ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 9+7reb+1ast, J.Soto 8+2reb+9ast
Santos: W.Martinez 21+2reb+3ast, B.West 21+14reb+1ast, C.Barry 17+2reb+3ast, M.Dicent 10+3reb+8ast, J.Emmanuel Pierre-Charles 8+4reb, W.Rodriguez 6+3reb+2ast

Huracanes - Correcaminos 101-98

Seventh-ranked Correcaminos (8-24) were very close to win a game against fifth ranked Huracanes (16-13) in Tampico on Tuesday. Huracanes managed to secure only three-point victory 101-98. However their fans expected easier game. Huracanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Correcaminos' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import center Ivan Johnson (203-84, college: CS San Bernar., agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Huracanes players scored in double figures. American guard Kennedy Jones (188-89, college: Arlington Baptist) answered with 44 points (!!!) and 8 assists and Senegalese center Mamadou Ndiaye (229-93, college: UC Irvine) added 18 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks in the effort for Correcaminos. Huracanes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lenadores. Correcaminos at the other side keep the seventh position with 24 games lost. Huracanes is again looking forward to face Correcaminos (#7) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Correcaminos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Huracanes: I.Johnson 28+10reb+3ast, G.Jordan 28+10reb+5ast, A.James 18+4reb+8ast, A.Harper 17+2reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 8+6reb+4ast, A.Perez 2+3reb+5ast
Correcaminos: K.Jones 44+3reb+8ast, M.Ndiaye 18+18reb, J.Arturo Farrera 13+5reb+1ast, J.Vega 9+2reb, J.Villalobos 7+1reb+1ast, D.Soto 4+7reb+3ast

Plateados - Laguneros 104-55

The game between sixth ranked Plateados (13-18) and 8th ranked Laguneros (1-29) in ended with biggest points difference. Plateados outscored guests from Torreon 104-55. Plateados held Laguneros to an opponent 23.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Plateados had a 42-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Laguneros' players. The former international point guard Ricardo Calatayud (183-92) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Michael Hayes-Lizarraga (200-89, college: CSUN) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Five Plateados players scored in double figures. Plateados' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward John Taylor (185-89, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Promotex) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and Isaias Robles (201-94) added 3 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Plateados maintains sixth place with 13-18 record. Laguneros lost twenty fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 29 games lost. Plateados' next round opponent will be again Laguneros (#8) in Torreon.
Top scorers:
Plateados: R.Boyce III 20+3reb, R.Calatayud 16+11reb+3ast, M.Hayes-Lizarraga 15+8reb+3ast, J.Zesati 12+8reb+3ast, A.Uter 10+5reb+3ast, G.Diaz 10+1reb+2ast
Laguneros: J.Taylor 20+5reb+2ast, M.Victor 7+4reb, P.Manuel 7+4reb+1ast, C.Done 6+2reb, T.Steen 5+8reb, C.Salazar 3+2reb+1ast

Capitanes - Fuerza Regia 92-86

An interesting game for Capitanes (20-7) which hosted in Mexico 3rd placed Fuerza Regia (20-10). Second ranked Capitanes managed to get a 6-point victory 92-86. Capitanes made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Capitanes outrebounded Fuerza Regia 38-23 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for Panamanian guard Daniel Giron (193-89) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Joel James (208-94, college: UNC) helped adding 17 points and 12 rebounds. Four Capitanes players scored in double figures. At the losing side Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Ole Miss) responded with 23 points (made all of his seven free throws) and American-Puerto Rican Javier Mojica (190-84, college: CCSU, agency: Paris Global Sports) scored 12 points. Capitanes maintains second place with 20-7 record having just three points less than leader Mineros. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Capitanes will again play against Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: D.Giron 20+5reb+4ast, J.James 17+12reb, E.Oglivie 17+5reb, E.Andujar 15+5reb+4ast, C.Rodriguez 7+2reb+6ast, M.Andriassi 6+3reb+1ast
Fuerza Regia: D.Huertas 23+2reb+1ast, J.Mojica 12+2reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 9+5reb, J.Glynn 9+2reb+1ast, J.Anderson 5+2reb+6ast, C.Cortes 3

Dorados - Mineros 68-104

An interesting game for Mineros (24-8) which played road game in Chihuahua against their biggest opponent Dorados (20-9). First ranked Mineros had an easy win 104-68. Mineros made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 64.3 percentage. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican Victor Liz (193-86) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. Ghanian-British forward Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205-88, college: Washington) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Dominican point guard Juan-Miguel Suero (198-93) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Dorados 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 24-8 record. Newly promoted Dorados keep the second position with nine games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dorados will play again against the league's leader Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: R.Terry 21+5reb+2ast, J.Williams 17+2ast, V.Liz 16+7reb+8ast, D.Clemente 14+3reb+4ast, J.Lloreda 12+6reb+2ast, J.Villanueva 9+7reb+2ast
Dorados: M.Bryan-Amaning 13+9reb+1ast, J.Miguel Suero 11+7reb+5ast, M.Jonatan 11+1reb+2ast, J.Martin 8+1reb+1ast, I.Wilkerson 7+3reb+3ast, C.Williams 6



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