LBE Round 2: Centauros lose to Toros

There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The biggest surprise of round 2 in LBE took place in Nuevo Laredo where host Toros beat Centauros 101-92 on Friday evening. Toros made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Centauros turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Centauros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international Omar De Haro (188-95) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Raul Olalde (196-96) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centauros will play next round against strong Soles trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Toros will try to continue on its current victory against NCG Potros at home.
Dorados defeated Soles at home 100-95. Soles will play next round against strong Centauros trying to get back on the winning streak. Dorados will try to continue on its current victory against Ciudad at Ciudad Juarez.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Centauros in Chihuahua on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Dorados 100-81. Eric Dawson had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Gabriel Giron responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados will meet Ciudad in the next round where they are favorite. Centauros will play against Soles in Ojinaga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
We should not miss the game where NCG Potros against Ciudad where NCG Potros won on the road by four points 116-112. NCG Potros' next round opponent will be Toros in Nuevo Laredo and it may be quite challenging game. Ciudad will play against Dorados and hope to win that game.
The game in was also quite interesting. Soles played at the court of NCG Potros. Soles defeated NCG Potros 119-103 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Gary Ricks who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Soles will face Centauros in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be the game of the week. NCG Potros will play on the road against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 2 Toros defeated Indios in Nuevo Laredo 91-79.

Dorados - Soles 100-95

Dorados defeated Soles at home 100-95. Soles will play next round against strong Centauros trying to get back on the winning streak. Dorados will try to continue on its current victory against Ciudad at Ciudad Juarez.

Indios - NCG Potros 112-116

We should not miss the game where NCG Potros against Ciudad where NCG Potros won on the road by four points 116-112. NCG Potros' next round opponent will be Toros in Nuevo Laredo and it may be quite challenging game. Ciudad will play against Dorados and hope to win that game.

Toros - Centauros 101-92

The biggest surprise of round 2 in LBE took place in Nuevo Laredo where host Toros beat Centauros 101-92 on Friday evening. Toros made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Centauros turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Centauros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international Omar De Haro (188-95) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Raul Olalde (196-96) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and international center Joshua Ibarra (211-95, college: HBU) added 12 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Centauros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centauros will play next round against strong Soles trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Toros will try to continue on its current victory against NCG Potros at home.
Top scorers:
Centauros: G.Giron 18+6reb+3ast, V.Alvarez Diez 14+1reb+3ast, J.Ramirez 13+6reb+2ast, B.Puckett 12+3reb+1ast, J.Ibarra 12+14reb+1ast, V.Ricardo 11+3reb+2ast
Toros: O.De Haro 21+6reb+5ast, R.Olalde 18+8reb, C.Cortez 13+2reb+4ast, A.Luis 12+2reb+1ast, L.Davis 9+3reb+1ast, E.Giron 8+7reb

NCG Potros - Soles 103-119

The game in was also quite interesting. Soles played at the court of NCG Potros. Soles defeated NCG Potros 119-103 on Saturday. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to NCG Potros' 54 and made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Soles forced 19 NCG Potros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by NCG Potros' players. The best player for the winners was American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The other American import forward Trent Steen (203-96, college: UAPB, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Steven Pledger (193-90, college: Oklahoma) produced 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Joaquin Villanueva (208-86) added 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively for the hosts. Five Soles and four NCG Potros players scored in double figures. Soles will face Centauros in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be the game of the week. NCG Potros will play on the road against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
NCG Potros: S.Pledger 37+9reb+3ast, J.Villanueva 22+5reb, T.Spurlock 17+7reb+2ast, C.Brown 10+2reb, A.Francisco 10+1reb+1ast, D.Valencia 5+5reb+3ast
Soles: T.Steen 21+5reb+3ast, G.Ricks 19+8reb+10ast, J.Zesati 17+3reb+1ast, K.Scott 15+2reb+7ast, F.Jaimes 14+9reb+2ast, I.Avalos 14+4reb+1ast

Centauros - Dorados 81-100

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Centauros in Chihuahua on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Dorados 100-81. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Centauros' 38 and made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Dorados had a 42-31 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Eric Dawson (206-84, college: Midwestern St.) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Raul Delgado (190-91, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Dawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and international guard Victor Alvarez Diez (180-96, agency: Pro Sports) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados will meet Ciudad in the next round where they are favorite. Centauros will play against Soles in Ojinaga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Centauros: G.Giron 20+8reb+2ast, V.Alvarez Diez 18+6reb+3ast, V.Ricardo 12+1reb+2ast, B.Puckett 11+4reb+1ast, J.Ibarra 10+11reb, G.Vazquez 4+3reb+1ast
Dorados: R.Galloway 17+1reb+1ast, D.Summers 16+3reb+2ast, R.Delgado 16+6reb+6ast, J.David Estrada 15+4reb+4ast, G.Clavell 12+3reb, E.Dawson 12+22reb+2ast

Indios - Toros 79-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Ciudad's home loss to Toros 79-91 on Sunday. Toros will face NCG Potros in the next round. Ciudad will play against Dorados and hope to win that game.



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