LNBP Round 17: Top-ranked Aaguacateros win another 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. The round 17 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

LNBP top team - Aaguacateros (13-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat sixth ranked Abejas (4-13) in Guanajuato 96-91. American guard Donald Sims (180-87, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 7 assists. Argentinian forward Facundo Pinero (202-88) contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Dominican forward Angel Nunez (203-91, college: S.Florida) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for Abejas. Aaguacateros maintains first place with 13-4 record. Abejas at the other side keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Aaguacateros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again at home against the league's leader Aaguacateros (#1) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Correcaminos is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 15th consecutive match to second ranked Dorados (11-6) 113-82. Guard Raul Delgado (190-91, college: MSU Denver) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and Juan Brussino chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Panamanian forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: Southern Miss) responded with 26 points and 7 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. Dorados have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 11-6 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Correcaminos at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Panteras were beaten by Libertadores on the road 126-122. Fuerza Regia won against Plateros on its own court 94-77. Panteras were outscored by Libertadores in Queretaro 128-105.

Libertadores - Panteras 126-122

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Libertadores (10-8) beat 5th ranked Panteras (5-13) in Queretaro 126-122. Libertadores made 26-of-29 charity shots (89.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Panteras' players. American Jordan Adams (196-94, college: UCLA) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and his fellow American import guard Stedmon Lemon (198-92, college: JCSU) chipped in 24 points. American guard Jacobi Boykins (198-95, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-91) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Libertadores and four Panteras players scored in double figures. Libertadores have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-8 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Panteras at the other side keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: J.Adams 34+10reb+6ast, P.Reyes 25+4reb+1ast, S.Lemon 24+4reb+3ast, G.DeVaughn 20+9reb, J.Camacho 17+8reb+5ast, D.White 3+4reb+6ast
Panteras: I.Alvarado 19+7reb+2ast, J.Boykins 18+9reb+1ast, I.Austin 18+7reb+1ast, G.Ricks 13+1reb, J.Rodriguez 12+2reb+2ast, B.Puckett 8+4reb+4ast

Correcaminos - Dorados 82-113

Bottom-ranked Correcaminos is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 15th consecutive match to second ranked Dorados (11-6) 113-82. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 40 and made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guard Raul Delgado (190-91, college: MSU Denver) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-91) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Five Dorados players scored in double figures. Panamanian forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: Southern Miss) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican forward Juan Guerrero (205-93) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 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. Dorados have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 11-6 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Correcaminos at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dorados: R.Delgado 19+4reb, D.Summers 16+2reb, J.Brussino 15+1reb+6ast, A.Solares 13+5reb+2ast, A.Thomas 12+3reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 12+5reb+1ast
Correcaminos: J.Ayarza 26+7reb+1ast, J.Guerrero 14+11reb+1ast, M.Ramey 12+2reb, V.Soto 7+2reb, C.Suarez 6+2reb+3ast, J.Treadwell 5+5reb+3ast

Fuerza Regia - Plateros 94-77

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Plateros (5-10) lost to third ranked Fuerza Regia (9-6) in Monterrey 77-94. The former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-85) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 assists for the winners and Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 18 points. Puerto Rican Gilberto Clavell (200-89, college: SHSU) responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Italian forward Alexis Elsener (196-88, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuerza Regia have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 9-6 record having six points less than leader Mineros. Plateros lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Fuerza Regia will again play against Plateros (#5) in Fresnillo in the next round. Plateros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Huertas 18+3reb+3ast, P.Stoll 17+3reb+6ast, D.Jackson 17+4reb+2ast, J.Ramirez 13+1reb, A.Fuller 11+5reb, J.Martin 10+3reb+1ast
Plateros: A.Elsener 14+3reb, G.Clavell 12+5reb, B.Rivera 12+1reb+2ast, K.Meyer 11+2reb+2ast, T.White 7+1reb+4ast, A.Diez 7+7reb

Libertadores - Panteras 128-105

Rather predictable result when third ranked Libertadores (10-8) rolled over 5th ranked Panteras (5-13) in Queretaro 128-105. Libertadores dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Panteras' 58. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Panteras' players. American players dominated the game. Jordan Adams (196-94, college: UCLA) stepped up and scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Gerard DeVaughn (206-88, college: Stillman) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). DeVaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Tony Criswell (205-92, college: Missouri) responded with 21 points and guard Jacobi Boykins (198-95, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 17 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Libertadores and four Panteras players scored in double figures. 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. Libertadores have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-8 record having just two points less than leader Mineros. Panteras at the other side keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: J.Adams 30+8reb+4ast, G.DeVaughn 25+5reb, M.Hernandez 19+2reb+1ast, J.Camacho 14+4reb+3ast, P.Reyes 13+4reb+6ast, D.White 12+2reb+8ast
Panteras: T.Criswell 21+4reb, J.Boykins 17+4reb, I.Austin 15+2reb, F.Jaimes 15+3reb, B.Puckett 8+5reb+2ast, G.Ricks 8+1ast

Abejas - Aaguacateros 91-96

LNBP top team - Aaguacateros (13-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat sixth ranked Abejas (4-13) in Guanajuato 96-91. American guard Donald Sims (180-87, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 7 assists. Argentinian forward Facundo Pinero (202-88) contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Dominican forward Angel Nunez (203-91, college: S.Florida) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and American Terrell Carter-II (208-95, college: Fresno St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) in the effort for Abejas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aaguacateros maintains first place with 13-4 record. Abejas at the other side keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Aaguacateros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play again at home against the league's leader Aaguacateros (#1) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Aaguacateros: D.Sims 27+7ast, A.Holmes 21+4reb+4ast, F.Pinero 19+8reb+2ast, J.Meyinsse 16+7reb, T.Spurlock 6+12reb+5ast, R.Alejandro 4+4reb+2ast
Abejas: A.Nunez 28+12reb+3ast, L.Black 20+7reb+1ast, J.Holder 19+5reb+1ast, T.Carter II 15+11reb+4ast, B.Spencer 7+8reb+5ast, A.Luis 2+1reb+2ast



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