LNBP Round 6: Soles lose to Aaguacateros in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Michoacan. First ranked host Aaguacateros (5-1) defeated 3rd ranked Soles (3-3) 87-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Soles. Aaguacateros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Soles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Rodney Green (183-88, college: La Salle) scored 20 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Jerome Meyinsse (208-88, college: Virginia) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Aaguacateros' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Argentinian center Roberto Acuna (208-90) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Aaguacateros maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with Lenadores and Mineros. Soles at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Aaguacateros is looking forward to face Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato in the next round where they are favorite. Soles will play at home against the league's second-placed Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Chihuahua. Third ranked host Dorados (4-2) defeated 4th ranked Plateros (2-4) 104-92. Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-91) notched 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Rigoberto Mendoza supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Even 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by Puerto Rican Gilberto Clavell (200-89, college: SHSU) did not help to save the game for Plateros. Dorados moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Plateros at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Libertadores. Dorados will play against Correcaminos (#5) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Plateros will play at home against Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Queretaro. 4th ranked host Libertadores (2-4) were smashed by second ranked Astros (4-2) 115-96. The best player for the winners was Isaac Sosa-Carrion who scored 25 points. Astros' coach Sergio Valdeolmillos used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Jordan Adams who recorded 25 points. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Lenadores, which they share with Dorados. Libertadores lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Astros will meet Soles (#4) in the next round. Libertadores will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LNBP top team - Lenadores (5-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (0-4) in Durango 104-91. It was a good game for Antonio Pena who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Lenadores maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with Aaguacateros and Mineros. Fuerza Regia at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Lenadores' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Mineros in Zacatecas and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-4) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to second ranked Mineros (5-1) 89-84 on Wednesday evening. Eric Dawson had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Mineros' coach Allans Colon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Mineros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros and Lenadores. Loser Correcaminos still closes the standings with four games lost. Mineros will face league's leader Lenadores in Durango in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play on the road against Dorados (#3) in Chihuahua and look forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 Panteras won against Abejas on the opponent's court 87-83.

Correcaminos - Mineros 84-89

Bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-4) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to second ranked Mineros (5-1) 89-84 on Wednesday evening. Mineros made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American center Eric Dawson (206-84, college: Midwestern St., agency: Interperformances) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Mike Bruesewitz (201-90, college: Wisconsin) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Dawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. Mineros' coach Allans Colon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Dominican forward Juan Guerrero (205-93) with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and American guard Jeff Early (190-88, college: SIU) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Mineros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros and Lenadores. Loser Correcaminos still closes the standings with four games lost. Mineros will face league's leader Lenadores in Durango in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play on the road against Dorados (#3) in Chihuahua and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Guerrero 33+14reb+1ast, J.Early 19+7reb+1ast, W.Alex-Kaye 17+8reb+2ast, P.Manuel 9+1reb, J.Quintero 6+2reb+2ast, G.Martin 0
Mineros: C.Rodriguez 17+1reb+2ast, Z.Graham 16+1reb+2ast, M.Bruesewitz 14+6reb, J.Williams 12+3reb+4ast, E.Dawson 11+20reb+2ast, S.Soriano 10+3reb+2ast

Abejas - Panteras 83-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Abejas' (1-5) home loss to fifth ranked Panteras (3-3) 83-87 on Wednesday. Panteras made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Abejas turnovers. Strangely Abejas outrebounded Panteras 45-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Abejas were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. Point guard Josh Rodriguez (198-92, college: PLNU) scored 27 points and 7 rebounds (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Will Artino (211-92, college: Creighton) chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Leron Black (201-96, college: Illinois) with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and JR Holder (198-94, college: Jacksonville) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with Soles. Loser Abejas keep the sixth position with five games lost. Panteras will face Libertadores (#5) in Queretaro in the next round. Abejas will play on the road against the league's leader Aaguacateros in Michoacan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Abejas: L.Black 30+14reb+4ast, J.Holder 18+5reb+1ast, V.Ricardo 11+3reb+2ast, O.Branch 9+7reb+2ast, T.Carter II 7+9reb, B.Spencer 5+3reb+2ast
Panteras: J.Rodriguez 27+7reb+1ast, W.Artino 20+10reb, G.Ricks 15+2reb+4ast, D.Reese 10+8reb+3ast, I.Alvarado 7+2reb, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 5+2reb+5ast

Aaguacateros - Soles 87-73

The game between Top Four teams took place in Michoacan. First ranked host Aaguacateros (5-1) defeated 3rd ranked Soles (3-3) 87-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Soles. Aaguacateros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Soles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Rodney Green (183-88, college: La Salle) scored 20 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Jerome Meyinsse (208-88, college: Virginia) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Aaguacateros' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Argentinian center Roberto Acuna (208-90) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-95, college: New Orleans) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Aaguacateros maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with Lenadores and Mineros. Soles at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Aaguacateros is looking forward to face Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato in the next round where they are favorite. Soles will play at home against the league's second-placed Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: S.Miller 13+7reb, V.Alvarez Diez 13+3reb+3ast, E.Thomas 12+7reb+1ast, J.David Estrada 12+1reb+3ast, R.Acuna 11+10reb+1ast, H.Esparza 10+2reb+2ast
Aaguacateros: R.Green 20+2reb+2ast, J.Meyinsse 14+9reb+1ast, A.Zamora 11+4reb, D.Sims 10+2ast, O.De Haro 10+1reb, D.Giron 10+3reb+2ast

Dorados - Plateros 104-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in Chihuahua. Third ranked host Dorados (4-2) defeated 4th ranked Plateros (2-4) 104-92. Dorados forced 19 Plateros turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Plateros were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-91) notched 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (187-92) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Even 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by Puerto Rican Gilberto Clavell (200-89, college: SHSU) did not help to save the game for Plateros. Italian forward Alexis Elsener (196-88, agency: Interperformances) added 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dorados moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Plateros at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Libertadores. Dorados will play against Correcaminos (#5) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Plateros will play at home against Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: G.Clavell 26+3reb+2ast, E.Garibay 19+3reb+1ast, A.Elsener 16+6reb+3ast, T.White 11+6reb+5ast, A.Diez 8+1reb, A.Perez 5+1reb
Dorados: J.Brussino 21+5reb+9ast, R.Mendoza 20+4reb+5ast, R.Delgado 13+4reb+1ast, K.Hernandez 12+6reb+2ast, I.Wilkerson 10+2reb, D.Soto 10+4reb+2ast

Lenadores - Fuerza Regia 104-91

LNBP top team - Lenadores (5-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (0-4) in Durango 104-91. Lenadores shot the lights out from three nailing 18 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a good game for American-Dominican Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 6 rebounds. The former international point guard Gabriel Giron (192-88) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Ole Miss) replied with 17 points and 6 assists and Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) added 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Four Lenadores and five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Lenadores maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with Aaguacateros and Mineros. Fuerza Regia at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Lenadores' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Mineros in Zacatecas and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Huertas 17+3reb+6ast, N.Romano 15+4reb+1ast, O.Anosike 15+8reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 15+1reb+3ast, J.Martin 14+4ast, G.Jordan 8+2reb+3ast
Lenadores: A.Pena 31+6reb+2ast, G.Giron 21+3reb+4ast, E.Ruiz 16+2reb+2ast, M.Smith 10+5reb+3ast, L.Davis 8+5reb+4ast, O.Richards 7+2reb+2ast

Libertadores - Astros 96-115

The game between Top Four teams took place in Queretaro. 4th ranked host Libertadores (2-4) were smashed by second ranked Astros (4-2) 115-96. They made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican guard Isaac Sosa-Carrion (191-90, college: Canisius) who scored 25 points. Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists. Astros' coach Sergio Valdeolmillos used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American Jordan Adams (196-94, college: UCLA) who recorded 25 points and international forward Jorge Camacho (203-89, college: EKU) added 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Five Astros and four Libertadores players scored in double figures. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record behind leader Lenadores, which they share with Dorados. Libertadores lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Astros will meet Soles (#4) in the next round. Libertadores will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: S.Lemon 25+2reb+4ast, J.Adams 25+4reb+3ast, J.Camacho 22+8reb+2ast, G.DeVaughn 10+3reb+3ast, I.Avalos 5+3reb, J.Gonzalez 4+2reb
Astros: I.Sosa Carrion 25+4reb+1ast, J.Machado 13+4reb+3ast, K.Scott 13+4reb+2ast, H.Guillent 13+2reb+10ast, E.Oglivie 12+4reb+2ast, M.Ramos 12+2reb



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