LNBP Round 18: Aaguacateros lose against Abejas

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNBP. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

There was a change at the LNBP leadership position after last games. Round 18 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Aaguacateros (13-5). They were edged by sixth ranked Abejas (5-13) 86-83 on Saturday night. 28 personal fouls committed by Aaguacateros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Terrell Carter-II (208-95, college: Fresno St., agency: Haylett Sports) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Dominican forward Angel Nunez (203-91, college: S.Florida) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Jerome Meyinsse (208-88, college: Virginia) with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Aaguacateros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Abejas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Panteras. Aaguacateros at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mineros who have the same record. Aaguacateros will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Soles in Mexicali.
Fourth-ranked Astros (8-10) gave a tough game to second ranked Soles (13-5) in Guadalajara. The visitors from Mexicali managed to secure only one-point victory 85-84. However their fans expected easier game. International guard Jose-David Estrada (190-94, agency: Pro Sports) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Erik Thomas supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by the former international center Gustavo Ayon (207-85, college: SJSU) did not help to save the game for Astros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros. Astros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Soles will play against Abejas (#5) in Guanajuato in the next round. Astros will play on the road against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Fuerza Regia (9-7) against fifth ranked Plateros (6-10) on Saturday night. Host Fuerza Regia was defeated by Plateros in a tough game in Monterrey 74-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. The best player for the winners was Aaron Perez who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Paul Stoll who recorded 16 points and 9 assists. Plateros maintains fifth position with 6-10 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the third place with seven games lost. Plateros will meet at home Correcaminos (#6) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against the league's leader Mineros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. 4th ranked host Astros (8-10) lost to second ranked Soles (13-5) 80-76. It was a good game for Joe Lawson who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros. Astros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Soles' next round opponent will be Abejas (#5) in Guanajuato. Astros will play on the road against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-16) 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 16th consecutive match to second ranked Dorados (12-6) 122-97 on Saturday evening. Arim Solares scored 18 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. Dorados' coach Gustavo Pacheco felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-6 record behind leader Mineros. Loser Correcaminos still closes the standings with 16 games lost. Dorados will face Lenadores (#4) in Durango in the next round. Correcaminos will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and hope to get finally their first victory.

Fuerza Regia - Plateros 74-81

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Fuerza Regia (9-7) against fifth ranked Plateros (6-10) on Saturday night. Host Fuerza Regia was defeated by Plateros in a tough game in Monterrey 74-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. They outrebounded Fuerza Regia 41-24 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized American guard Aaron Perez (197-86, college: OKBU) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). International point guard Kohl Meyer (193-93, college: Puget Sound) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Meyer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-85) who recorded 16 points and 9 assists and Argentinian guard Nicolas Romano (200-87) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Plateros maintains fifth position with 6-10 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the third place with seven games lost. Plateros will meet at home Correcaminos (#6) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against the league's leader Mineros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: P.Stoll 16+1reb+9ast, D.Jackson 16+1reb+2ast, N.Romano 15+9reb+1ast, D.Huertas 8+2reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 8+5reb, J.Ramirez 5+3reb+2ast
Plateros: A.Perez 15+9reb+3ast, K.Meyer 15+4reb+4ast, B.Rivera 15+3reb, D.Figueredo 11+4reb+2ast, A.Elsener 8+7reb+3ast, G.Clavell 7+7reb

Correcaminos - Dorados 97-122

Bottom-ranked Correcaminos (0-16) 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 16th consecutive match to second ranked Dorados (12-6) 122-97 on Saturday evening. Dorados shot 67.2 percent from the field and made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 73.7 percentage. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Arim Solares (198-83) scored 18 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American Isaiah Wilkerson (191-90, college: NJIT) chipped in 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Dorados' coach Gustavo Pacheco felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Dominican forward Juan Guerrero (205-93) with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman Josh Treadwell (196-93, college: Coppin St.) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Dorados and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-6 record behind leader Mineros. Loser Correcaminos still closes the standings with 16 games lost. Dorados will face Lenadores (#4) in Durango in the next round. Correcaminos will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Guerrero 28+8reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 20+5reb, J.Treadwell 17+8reb+3ast, C.Suarez 16+3reb+3ast, J.Arturo Farrera 7+2reb+3ast, J.Vega 6+5reb
Dorados: I.Wilkerson 20+1reb+2ast, A.Solares 18+4reb+6ast, D.Summers 17+3reb+3ast, R.Delgado 15+3reb+1ast, A.Thomas 14+3reb+1ast, K.Hernandez 11+5reb+4ast

Astros - Soles 76-80

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. 4th ranked host Astros (8-10) lost to second ranked Soles (13-5) 80-76. It was a good game for American Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 7 rebounds. American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-95, college: New Orleans) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Soles players scored in double figures. The former international center Gustavo Ayon (207-85, college: SJSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) added 11 points and 6 assists in the effort for Astros. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros. Astros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Soles' next round opponent will be Abejas (#5) in Guanajuato. Astros will play on the road against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: G.Ayon 21+11reb+4ast, I.Sosa Carrion 15+4reb+2ast, H.Guillent 11+4reb+6ast, E.Oglivie 9+8reb+3ast, M.Ramos 8+6reb+1ast, J.Machado 6+2reb
Soles: J.Lawson 24+7reb, E.Thomas 17+8reb+3ast, S.Miller 12+5reb+1ast, J.David Estrada 11+5reb+5ast, E.Garcia 9+3reb+4ast, R.Acuna 7+4reb+1ast

Abejas - Aaguacateros 86-83

There was a change at the LNBP leadership position after last games. Round 18 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Aaguacateros (13-5). They were edged by sixth ranked Abejas (5-13) 86-83 on Saturday night. 28 personal fouls committed by Aaguacateros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Terrell Carter-II (208-95, college: Fresno St., agency: Haylett Sports) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Dominican forward Angel Nunez (203-91, college: S.Florida) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Abejas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Jerome Meyinsse (208-88, college: Virginia) with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import forward Rodney Green (183-88, college: La Salle) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Aaguacateros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Abejas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Panteras. Aaguacateros at the other side still keep top position with five games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mineros who have the same record. Aaguacateros will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Soles in Mexicali.
Top scorers:
Aaguacateros: J.Meyinsse 21+6reb+2ast, R.Green 13+6reb+5ast, A.Holmes 9+4reb+5ast, D.Giron 9+3reb, D.Sims 8+1reb+4ast, F.Pinero 7+6reb+2ast
Abejas: T.Carter II 30+12reb+5ast, A.Nunez 17+7reb+1ast, L.Black 13+8reb+1ast, J.Holder 12+6reb, A.Luis 11+2ast, V.Ricardo 3+6reb+3ast

Astros - Soles 84-85

Fourth-ranked Astros (8-10) gave a tough game to second ranked Soles (13-5) in Guadalajara. The visitors from Mexicali managed to secure only one-point victory 85-84. However their fans expected easier game. International guard Jose-David Estrada (190-94, agency: Pro Sports) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-95, college: New Orleans) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by the former international center Gustavo Ayon (207-85, college: SJSU) did not help to save the game for Astros. The former international Marco Ramos (198-87, college: GCU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aaguacateros. Astros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Soles will play against Abejas (#5) in Guanajuato in the next round. Astros will play on the road against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: G.Ayon 22+6reb+6ast, M.Ramos 12+5reb+3ast, K.Scott 11+3reb+2ast, J.Machado 11+1reb, I.Sosa Carrion 8+1reb+2ast, H.Guillent 7+4reb+8ast
Soles: J.David Estrada 19+8reb+4ast, E.Garcia 14+3reb+5ast, E.Thomas 13+7reb+3ast, J.Lawson 12+1ast, S.Miller 9+6reb+3ast, R.Acuna 8+3reb



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