LNBP Round 34: Astros beat Plateados by two 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.

The most exciting game of round 34 in the LNBP took place in Fresnillo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Plateados (15-19) to fifth ranked Astros (18-14) 78-76 in the game for the fifth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Plateados. Astros made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican Devon Collier (203-91, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Puerto Rican forward Gilberto Clavell (200-89, college: SHSU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Plateados. Newly promoted Astros maintains fifth position with 18-14 record. Plateados at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth place with 19 games lost. Astros are looking forward to face Angeles (#9) in Puebla in the next round. Plateados will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
An interesting game for Panteras (20-11) which hosted in Aguascalientes one of their biggest challengers Aaguacateros (19-13). Third ranked Panteras managed to get a 5-point victory 84-79. American-Dominican forward Jose Rodriguez (201-92, college: Texas Southern) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Benjamin Puckett chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) responded with 21 points (made all of his seven free throws). Panteras maintains third position with 20-11 record having six points less than leader Mineros. Aaguacateros at the other side keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. Panteras will play against league's second-placed Capitanes in Mexico in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aaguacateros will play at home against Libertadores and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Mineros (26-9) which hosted in Zacatecas 4th ranked Huracanes (18-16). First ranked Mineros managed to get a 4-point victory 83-79. Stephen Soriano notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Mineros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by Germain Jordan did not help to save the game for Huracanes. Mineros maintains first position with 26-9 record. Loser Huracanes keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Huracanes will play against Laguneros (#8) and hope to secure a win.
LNBP top team - Soles (25-7) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Libertadores (11-21) in Queretaro 107-79. Will Daniels fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Soles' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-7 record. Libertadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 21 games lost. Soles will have a break next round. Libertadores will play on the road against Aaguacateros (#4) in Michoacan and hope to win that game.
The game in Torreon supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Dorados (23-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Laguneros (1-32). Dorados did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 97-77 on Sunday. It was a very good performance for Matthew Bryan-Amaning who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Dorados maintains second position with 23-9 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Laguneros lost twenty seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 32 games lost. Dorados will face Plateados (#6) in Fresnillo in the next round. Laguneros will play on the road against Huracanes in Tampico and hope to win that game.

Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Abejas were beaten by Capitanes on the road 100-90. Lenadores lost to Fuerza Regia on its own court 81-89. Huracanes managed to outperform Lenadores in Tampico 104-93. Lenadores managed to beat Huracanes at home 105-96.
The most impressive performance of 34th round was 21 points and 10 rebounds by Decensae Wite of Lenadores.

Capitanes - Abejas 100-90

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Capitanes (21-8) beat 6th ranked Abejas (14-14) in Mexico 100-90 on Monday. Capitanes shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 65.0 percentage. It was a very good performance for American forward Joel James (208-94, college: UNC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican forward Emmanuel Andujar (198-93, college: Manhattan) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. Five Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Jordan Washington (203-93, college: Iona, agency: Interperformances) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) added 32 points and 6 assists in the effort for Abejas. Capitanes maintains second position with 21-8 record having seven points less than leader Mineros. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 14 games lost. Capitanes will face Panteras (#3) in Aguascalientes in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Abejas will play at home against Lenadores and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: E.Oglivie 13+3reb, O.Mendez-Valdez 13+2reb+4ast, C.Rodriguez 13+2reb+3ast, J.James 13+12reb, E.Andujar 12+4reb+4ast, D.Giron 11+1reb+1ast
Abejas: J.Washington 32+14reb+1ast, S.Williams 32+3reb+6ast, M.Fillyaw 9+1reb+2ast, A.Alamo 7+5reb, M.Kegler 4+2reb+2ast, T.Sanchez 3+2reb+2ast

Laguneros - Dorados 77-97

The game in Torreon supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Dorados (23-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Laguneros (1-32). Dorados did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 97-77 on Sunday. It was a very good performance for Ghanian-British forward Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205-88, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Coron Williams (185-89, college: Wake Forest) contributed with 15 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. American forward John Taylor (185-89, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Promotex) replied with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import forward Trent Steen (203, college: UAPB, agency: One Motive Sports) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Laguneros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Dorados maintains second position with 23-9 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Laguneros lost twenty seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 32 games lost. Dorados will face Plateados (#6) in Fresnillo in the next round. Laguneros will play on the road against Huracanes in Tampico and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dorados: M.Bryan-Amaning 27+8reb+2ast, C.Williams 15+2reb+1ast, J.Miguel Suero 12+2reb+2ast, M.Jonatan 10+3reb, J.Martin 8+3reb+2ast, J.Luis Bucio 6+3ast
Laguneros: J.Taylor 18+5reb+7ast, B.Westendorf 16+4reb+5ast, T.Steen 14+10reb+2ast, C.Done 11+3reb, A.Fernandez 10+6reb, I.Robles 6+9reb+1ast

Libertadores - Soles 79-107

LNBP top team - Soles (25-7) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Libertadores (11-21) in Queretaro 107-79. Soles players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American forward Will Daniels (202-86, college: URI) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Aaron Valdes (196-93, college: Hawaii, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Soles' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American swingman PJ Reyes (196-88, college: Charleston) produced 23 points and 5 assists and swingman Xavier Allen (196, college: Chattahoochee TC) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Soles have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-7 record. Libertadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 21 games lost. Soles will have a break next round. Libertadores will play on the road against Aaguacateros (#4) in Michoacan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Soles: A.Valdes 17+5reb+1ast, E.Garcia 13+4reb+4ast, D.Amigo 13+1reb+1ast, W.Daniels 13+8reb+3ast, J.Flowers 13+4reb, A.Pena 11+2reb+2ast
Libertadores: P.Reyes 23+3reb+5ast, X.Allen 18+5reb+2ast, A.Agau 13+5reb+3ast, M.Ramirez 10+2reb+1ast, J.Satchell 9+4reb+2ast, I.Avalos 4+6reb+2ast

Lenadores - Fuerza Regia 81-89

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Lenadores (17-16) lost to third ranked Fuerza Regia (23-10) in Durango 81-89 on Sunday. Fuerza Regia made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Quite impressive performance for Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-89, college: SF Austin) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-90) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Leroy Davis (200-81, college: Georgia St.) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Lenadores. Lenadores' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fuerza Regia have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 23-10 record having just one point less than leader Mineros. Lenadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round. Lenadores will play on the road against Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: O.Anosike 15+5reb+1ast, C.Cortes 12+3reb, J.Glynn 11+8reb, J.Anderson 11+1reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 10+5reb, A.Fuller 9+1reb+1ast
Lenadores: R.Garcia 21+6reb+5ast, S.Carter 20+2reb+1ast, L.Davis 15+6reb+3ast, E.Zuniga 9+1ast, W.Decensae 5+1reb, A.Luis 3

Panteras - Aaguacateros 84-79

An interesting game for Panteras (20-11) which hosted in Aguascalientes one of their biggest challengers Aaguacateros (19-13). Third ranked Panteras managed to get a 5-point victory 84-79. Panteras made 22-of-28 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game. American-Dominican forward Jose Rodriguez (201-92, college: Texas Southern) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) responded with 21 points (made all of his seven free throws) and Argentinian point guard Lucio Redivo (183-94) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panteras maintains third position with 20-11 record having six points less than leader Mineros. Aaguacateros at the other side keep the fourth place with 13 games lost. Panteras will play against league's second-placed Capitanes in Mexico in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aaguacateros will play at home against Libertadores and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Panteras: J.Rodriguez 19+8reb+7ast, B.Puckett 18+7reb, A.Abreu 15+3reb+3ast, A.Villanueva 12+4reb, S.Logwood 7+4reb+2ast, G.Mondragon 7+2reb+4ast
Aaguacateros: R.Green 21+1reb+3ast, L.Redivo 16+3reb+4ast, A.Holmes 13+2reb+2ast, M.Hernandez 10+1reb, D.Sims 10+1reb+2ast, J.Camacho 4+6reb+2ast

Mineros - Huracanes 83-79

An interesting game for Mineros (26-9) which hosted in Zacatecas 4th ranked Huracanes (18-16). First ranked Mineros managed to get a 4-point victory 83-79. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Stephen Soriano (200-85, college: Colorado Mesa) notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Jordan Williams (198-92, college: N.Texas) supported him with 20 points. Mineros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by American power forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) did not help to save the game for Huracanes. His fellow American import Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Ole Miss) added 19 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Huracanes players scored in double figures. Mineros maintains first position with 26-9 record. Loser Huracanes keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Huracanes will play against Laguneros (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: J.Williams 20+3reb+2ast, S.Soriano 17+6reb+2ast, J.Villanueva 11+8reb+3ast, J.Lloreda 7+2reb+1ast, S.Monreal 6+2reb+1ast, V.Liz 6+6reb+1ast
Huracanes: G.Jordan 20+9reb+2ast, A.Harper 19+8reb+3ast, A.Perez 15+6reb+5ast, T.Drisdom 11+4reb+7ast, I.Johnson 9+2reb+2ast, A.James 3+1reb+3ast

Plateados - Astros 76-78

The most exciting game of round 34 in the LNBP took place in Fresnillo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Plateados (15-19) to fifth ranked Astros (18-14) 78-76 in the game for the fifth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Plateados. Astros made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican Devon Collier (203-91, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Puerto Rican swingman Angel-Daniel Vassallo (198-86, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Puerto Rican forward Gilberto Clavell (200-89, college: SHSU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Egyptian-American center Omar Samhan (211-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Plateados. Four Plateados players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Astros maintains fifth position with 18-14 record. Plateados at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth place with 19 games lost. Astros are looking forward to face Angeles (#9) in Puebla in the next round. Plateados will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Collier 21+10reb, A.Daniel Vassallo 16+6reb+1ast, R.Clemente 9+9reb, T.White 7+4reb+1ast, R.Nelson 7+1reb+2ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 6+7reb+2ast
Plateados: G.Clavell 21+7reb+2ast, G.Diaz 17+3reb+5ast, A.Uter 13+5reb+1ast, O.Samhan 11+12reb+3ast, F.Rivera 9+4reb+6ast, M.Hayes-Lizarraga 3+1reb+1ast

Lenadores - Huracanes 93-104

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Huracanes' (18-16) road victory over 5th ranked Lenadores (17-16) in Durango 104-93 on Tuesday. Huracanes made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Quite impressive performance for James Alvarez who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). American center Ivan Johnson (203-84, college: CS San Bernar., agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Sampson Carter (203-90, college: UMass) replied with 28 points and 9 rebounds and Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-90) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Lenadores. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Huracanes maintains fourth position with 18-16 record. Lenadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 16 games lost. Huracanes will face Laguneros (#8) in Torreon in the next round. Lenadores will play on the road against Abejas in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Huracanes: A.James 34+5reb+7ast, T.Drisdom 23+4reb+1ast, G.Jordan 19+9reb+1ast, I.Johnson 15+13reb+5ast, A.Harper 13+1reb+3ast, H.Pedro 0
Lenadores: S.Carter 28+9reb, R.Garcia 15+4reb+4ast, B.Santiago 14+5reb+3ast, L.Davis 13+2reb+5ast, W.Decensae 12+5reb+4ast, C.Daniels 6+6reb+2ast

Lenadores - Huracanes 105-96

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Huracanes (18-16) lost to fifth ranked Lenadores (17-16) in Durango 96-105 on Wednesday. Lenadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Quite impressive performance for Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-90) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Decensae Wite contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Ole Miss) replied with 28 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and his fellow American import guard Terrence Drisdom (196-92, college: Cal Poly Pomona) added 21 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Huracanes. Four Lenadores and five Huracanes players scored in double figures. Lenadores maintains fifth position with 17-16 record. Loser Huracanes keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Lenadores will face Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato in the next round. Huracanes will play at home against Laguneros and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Lenadores: B.Santiago 26+1reb+5ast, W.Decensae 21+10reb+3ast, C.Daniels 15+5reb+2ast, E.Zuniga 12+2reb+2ast, S.Carter 12+6reb+1ast, L.Davis 10+2ast
Huracanes: A.Harper 28+5reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 21+8reb+1ast, A.Perez 20+4reb+3ast, A.James 16+3reb+5ast, I.Johnson 11+10reb+4ast, H.Pedro 0



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