LBE Round 3: Soles defeat Toros in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

An interesting game for Soles (4-4) which hosted in Ojinaga Toros (5-3). Soles managed to get a 10-point victory 103-93. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a good game for American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized American guard Karim Scott (196-88) contributed with 18 points and 8 assists for the winners. Forward Raul Olalde (196-96) answered with 24 points and 6 rebounds for Toros. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Soles are looking forward to face Dorados in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Centauros in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Centauros (6-2) which played road game in Ojinaga against Soles (4-4). Centauros managed to get a 13-point victory 105-92. It was a great evening for the former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Joshua Ramirez helped adding 20 points and 6 assists. Centauros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Centauros will play against Toros (#3) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Soles will play against Dorados and hope to get back on the winning track.
Dorados (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed NCG Potros (1-7) 125-104. American players dominated the game. It was a quality performance for Ramon Galloway who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Dorados' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cairo Brown came up with 30 points and 4 assists for NCG Potros in the defeat. Dorados will meet Soles (#4) in the next round. NCG Potros will play against Ciudad and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Dorados (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat Ciudad (0-8) in Ciudad Juarez 116-99. The best player for the winners was Durrell Summers who scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados' next round opponent will be Soles (#4) in Ojinaga. Ciudad will play against NCG Potros and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game between Toros (5-3) and NCG Potros (1-7) in Nuevo Laredo on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Toros outscored guests from 114-92. It was a good game for Raul Olalde who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Toros will face Centauros in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. NCG Potros will play at home against Ciudad and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 3 winless Indios were beaten by Centauros on the road 112-99.

Dorados - NCG Potros 125-104

Dorados (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed NCG Potros (1-7) 125-104. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to NCG Potros' 48. They outrebounded NCG Potros 56-34 including a 44-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by NCG Potros' players. American players dominated the game. It was a quality performance for Ramon Galloway (190-91, college: La Salle) who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Eric Dawson (206-84, college: Midwestern St.) accounted for 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Dawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dorados' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Cairo Brown (190-93, college: Benedict) came up with 30 points and 4 assists and forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: UCF) added 20 points and 12 rebounds respectively for NCG Potros in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Dorados will meet Soles (#4) in the next round. NCG Potros will play against Ciudad and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: R.Galloway 37+8reb+5ast, G.Clavell 27+1reb, E.Dawson 14+11reb+4ast, D.Summers 14+3reb+3ast, D.Soto 14+8reb+1ast, d.Jesus Fernando 6+6reb+2ast
NCG Potros: C.Brown 30+4reb+4ast, S.Pledger 25+6reb+2ast, T.Spurlock 20+12reb+3ast, S.Santana 11+1ast, A.LeFeau 11+4reb, J.Villanueva 6+5reb+1ast

Centauros - Indios 112-99

No shocking result in a game when Centauros (6-2) beat Ciudad (0-8) in Chihuahua 112-99 on Thursday. Centauros made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game, while Ciudad only scored six points from the stripe. Centauros forced 19 Ciudad turnovers. Strangely Ciudad outrebounded Centauros 43-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Ciudad's players. Ciudad was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for international forward Jonatan Machado (200-93) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Jerome Seagears (185-92, college: UNLV) answered with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international point guard Ricardo Calatayud (183-92) added 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Ciudad. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Centauros will face Toros (#3) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ciudad will play against NCG Potros and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Centauros: J.Machado 22+7reb+3ast, V.Ricardo 18+2ast, G.Giron 18+4reb+5ast, V.Cezar 15+3reb+6ast, J.Ramirez 14+3reb+5ast, V.Alvarez Diez 11+2reb+8ast
Indios: J.Seagears 30+6reb+7ast, R.Calatayud 26+7reb+4ast, T.Charles 16+13reb+1ast, C.Juan 11+6reb+1ast, J.Esteva Hernandez 10+2reb+4ast, G.McCray 6+3reb

Soles - Toros 103-93

An interesting game for Soles (4-4) which hosted in Ojinaga Toros (5-3). Soles managed to get a 10-point victory 103-93. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a good game for American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized American guard Karim Scott (196-88) contributed with 18 points and 8 assists for the winners. Forward Raul Olalde (196-96) answered with 24 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian point guard Cristian Cortez (185-90) added 16 points and 6 assists in the effort for Toros. Five Soles and four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Soles are looking forward to face Dorados in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Centauros in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: G.Ricks 29+11reb+7ast, K.Scott 18+1reb+8ast, D.Giron 16+4reb+2ast, T.Steen 15+6reb+2ast, J.Shaw 11+5reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 8+8reb+1ast
Toros: R.Olalde 24+6reb, O.De Haro 20+4reb, L.Davis 17+1reb+3ast, C.Cortez 16+4reb+6ast, E.Giron 8+9reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 8+4reb

Indios - Dorados 99-116

Dorados (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat Ciudad (0-8) in Ciudad Juarez 116-99. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ciudad's 38. They outrebounded Ciudad 39-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dorados players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) who scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import Ramon Galloway (190-91, college: La Salle) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Juan Contreras (188-97) who recorded 28 points and American guard Jerome Seagears (185-92, college: UNLV) added 12 points and 11 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados' next round opponent will be Soles (#4) in Ojinaga. Ciudad will play against NCG Potros and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dorados: D.Summers 28+8reb+6ast, R.Galloway 18+5reb+2ast, J.David Estrada 13+1reb+4ast, G.Clavell 12+2reb+2ast, E.Dawson 12+8reb+1ast, R.Delgado 11+4reb+2ast
Indios: C.Juan 28+4reb+2ast, G.McCray 20+2reb+1ast, J.Esteva Hernandez 17+2reb+5ast, D.Ramos 12+3reb+1ast, J.Seagears 12+4reb+11ast, T.Charles 4+3reb

Soles - Centauros 92-105

An interesting game for Centauros (6-2) which played road game in Ojinaga against Soles (4-4). Centauros managed to get a 13-point victory 105-92. Centauros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Soles' 28. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Gabriel Giron (192-88) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Joshua Ramirez (198-94, college: Dominican, CA) helped adding 20 points and 6 assists. Centauros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import center Jarred Shaw (208-90, college: Utah St., agency: Players Group) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Centauros and four Soles players scored in double figures. Centauros will play against Toros (#3) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Soles will play against Dorados and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Centauros: J.Ramirez 20+3reb+6ast, V.Alvarez Diez 19+3reb+6ast, G.Giron 17+10reb+4ast, J.Ibarra 15+6reb, A.Olivas 12+3reb, J.Machado 11+5reb+4ast
Soles: G.Ricks 20+5reb+8ast, J.Shaw 18+5reb+1ast, I.Avalos 16+6reb+1ast, K.Scott 11+6reb+6ast, T.Steen 11+2reb+1ast, J.Zesati 9+1reb+1ast

Toros - NCG Potros 114-92

The game between Toros (5-3) and NCG Potros (1-7) in Nuevo Laredo on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Toros outscored guests from 114-92. Toros forced 21 NCG Potros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. NCG Potros were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for forward Raul Olalde (196-96) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. International Omar De Haro (188-95) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American point guard Cairo Brown (190-93, college: Benedict) answered with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Steven Pledger (193-90, college: Oklahoma) added 23 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for NCG Potros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros will face Centauros in Chihuahua in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. NCG Potros will play at home against Ciudad and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toros: R.Olalde 21+9reb+2ast, O.De Haro 20+6reb+6ast, C.Cortez 14+3reb+6ast, J.Andriassi 12+4reb+3ast, L.Davis 10+1reb+1ast, E.Giron 9+2reb+4ast
NCG Potros: C.Brown 23+5reb+4ast, S.Pledger 23+6reb+2ast, J.Villanueva 14+12reb+2ast, A.LeFeau 13+8reb, A.Francisco 9+3reb, D.Valencia 4+2reb+1ast



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