LNBP Round 6: Abejas climb to the leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Abejas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Abejas defeated 5th ranked Soles in Guanajuato 95-86. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) scored 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Randy Culpepper (183-89, college: UTEP) with 23 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Soles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Abejas have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Astros. Soles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Soles will play next round against strong Panteras trying to get back on the winning streak. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Astros in Guadalajara.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Fuerza Regia (5-3) in Monterrey. Hosts were defeated by Astros (5-3) 81-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-96, college: Pittsburgh) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Javion Blake supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) did not help to save the game for Fuerza Regia. Astros keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Abejas. Astros will play against league's leader Abejas in Guanajuato in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play at home against Dorados and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was Panteras' 26-point home defeat in a game versus Libertadores who crushed hosts . The best player for the winners was Anthony Young who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Idris Alvarado who recorded 15 points. Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Libertadores (5-4) moved-up to second place, which they share with Plateros. Panteras at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Soles. Libertadores will meet league's second-placed Plateros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Soles in Mexicali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Halc.Xalapa won against Dorados on the opponent's court 73-68. Plateros unfortunately lost to Libertadores in a home game 79-86. Panteras recorded a loss to Soles on the road 67-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 5 rebounds by Daniel Amigo of Soles.

Fuerza Regia - Astros 64-81

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Fuerza Regia (5-3) in Monterrey. Hosts were defeated by Astros (5-3) 81-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fuerza Regia's players. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-96, college: Pittsburgh) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Javion Blake (190, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) did not help to save the game for Fuerza Regia. Joseph Avila added 12 points. Astros keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Abejas. Astros will play against league's leader Abejas in Guanajuato in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play at home against Dorados and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Wilson-Frame 16+5reb+4ast, J.Blake 13+5reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 13+3reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 10+4reb+3ast, M.Ramos 10+2reb+2ast, H.Hernandez 7+4reb+2ast
Fuerza Regia: K.Fuller 13+2reb+2ast, A.Joseph 12+4reb+2ast, O.Anosike 12+9reb+2ast, A.Fuller 9+3reb, R.Green 9+3reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 5+3reb+2ast

Dorados - Halc.Xalapa 68-73

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Chihuahua where one of their biggest challengers Dorados (3-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (1-6) 73-68 on Sunday. Halcones UV Xalapa made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Ishmael Lane (203-97, college: NSU) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Raul Delgado (190-91, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Jamaal Smith (176-85, college: N.Mexico) who recorded 12 points and naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa maintains fifth position with 1-6 record. Dorados at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet at home higher ranked Lenadores (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Dorados will play against the league's leader Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: I.Lane 27+13reb+2ast, R.Delgado 11+3reb+5ast, G.Foster 10+3reb+4ast, P.Reyes 7+3reb+4ast, B.Ramon 6+5reb+1ast, A.James 5+2reb
Dorados: J.Smith 12+4reb+3ast, D.Summers 10+5reb+3ast, A.Pena 9+3reb+3ast, R.Gallegos 9, T.Gipson 8+5reb+1ast, C.Guerrero 6+1reb+1ast

Abejas - Soles 95-86

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Abejas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Abejas defeated 5th ranked Soles in Guanajuato 95-86. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Spencer Williams (188-95, college: Wooster) scored 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Randy Culpepper (183-89, college: UTEP) with 23 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Soles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Abejas have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Astros. Soles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Soles will play next round against strong Panteras trying to get back on the winning streak. Abejas will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Astros in Guadalajara.
Top scorers:
Abejas: S.Williams 35+5ast, M.Smith 18+6reb+3ast, R.Pearson 18+7reb+3ast, K.Locke 10+6reb+2ast, G.McGhee 9+8reb, C.Juan 3+4reb
Soles: R.Culpepper 23+2reb+6ast, J.Lawson 20+5reb+1ast, E.Garcia 17+2reb+6ast, J.David Estrada 6+3reb+2ast, E.Thomas 6+7reb+1ast, T.Bridgeman 5+3reb

Panteras - Libertadores 74-100

Quite upsetting was Panteras' 26-point home defeat in a game versus Libertadores who crushed hosts . They made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Libertadores made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American power forward Anthony Young (200-89, college: KWC) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import guard Decensae White (198-88, college: SF State) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-91) who recorded 15 points and American guard Blake Hamilton (198-94, college: Buffalo) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively. Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Libertadores (5-4) moved-up to second place, which they share with Plateros. Panteras at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Soles. Libertadores will meet league's second-placed Plateros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Soles in Mexicali and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: A.Young 24+6reb+1ast, V.Blue 21+1reb+3ast, D.White 14+9reb+2ast, J.Anderson 12+2ast, T.Mitchell 12+6reb, T.Burrell 9+6reb+5ast
PANTERAS: I.Alvarado 15+4reb+2ast, B.Hamilton 9+3reb+5ast, E.Oglivie 9+4reb+2ast, J.Ramirez 9+1reb, G.Ricks 8+1reb, J.Ibarra 8+6reb

Plateros - Libertadores 79-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Fresnillo where third ranked Libertadores (5-4) defeated second-best Plateros (5-4) 86-79 on Thursday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was swingman Trahson Burrell (201-92, college: Memphis) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Anthony Young (200-89, college: KWC) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominique Morrison (198-89, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 18 points and Leroy Davis (198-81, college: Georgia St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Libertadores and five Plateros players scored in double figures. Libertadores moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Plateros. Libertadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateros will play again against Libertadores and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: A.Young 22+7reb, T.Burrell 21+9reb+7ast, V.Blue 14+1reb+3ast, T.Mitchell 10+3reb, S.Samuels 10+6reb, J.Anderson 3+5reb+8ast
Plateros: D.Morrison 18+4reb+1ast, L.Davis 15+5reb+1ast, Y.Gates 14+4reb+1ast, T.White 12+4reb+3ast, I.Avalos 12+5reb+3ast, R.Terry 4+11reb+2ast

Soles - Panteras 75-67

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Mexicali where one of their biggest challengers Panteras (4-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Soles (4-5) 75-67 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was international center Daniel Amigo (208-95, college: Denver) who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Naturalized American point guard Eric Garcia (183-94, college: Wofford) chipped in 10 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was international center Joshua Ibarra (211-95, college: HBU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-91) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Panteras. Soles will again meet at home Panteras (#4) in the next round. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Amigo 23+5reb+3ast, E.Garcia 10+3reb+4ast, R.Culpepper 10, L.Martinez 9+3reb+4ast, J.Lawson 7+6reb+3ast, J.David Estrada 6+1reb
PANTERAS: G.Ricks 12+4reb, T.Urtasun 12+3reb+1ast, E.Oglivie 11+3reb, I.Alvarado 11+5reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 10+10reb+1ast, B.Hamilton 8+4reb+1ast



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