LNBP Round 9: Abejas lose to Panteras

The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 9 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Abejas (8-6). They were defeated by fifth ranked Panteras (6-8) 92-85 on Friday night. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Abejas' players. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) with 30 points and 5 assists. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with Plateros. Abejas at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Astros. They were replaced at the leadership position by Soles. Abejas will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Panteras will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Lenadores in Durango.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles smashed 5th ranked Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexicali 89-60. International guard Luke Martinez (190-90, college: Wyoming) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Daniel Amigo accounted for 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Omar Boone (196, college: Sul Ross St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Halcones UV Xalapa in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles (9-5) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Halcones UV Xalapa at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will play next round against league's leader Fuerza Regia trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Astros at Guadalajara.
Leading Fuerza Regia (8-5) recorded its fifth loss in Fresnillo on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Plateros (6-8) 87-84. The best player for the winners was Reyshawn Terry who scored 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was OD Anosike who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Nicolas Casalanguida rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Plateros went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Panteras. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top place with five games lost. Plateros will meet league's second-placed Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Dorados lost to Lenadores on the opponent's court 78-93. Panteras unfortunately lost to Abejas in a home game 108-111. Fuerza Regia managed to beat Plateros on the road 84-82. Lenadores were defeated by Dorados on its own court 73-75. Astros were beaten by Libertadores in Queretaro 99-84. Soles won against Halc.Xalapa at home 89-79. Astros managed to outperform Libertadores on the opponent's court 102-89.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 7 assists by Avry Holmes of Astros.

Plateros - Fuerza Regia 87-84

Leading Fuerza Regia (8-5) recorded its fifth loss in Fresnillo on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Plateros (6-8) 87-84. The best player for the winners was American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) who scored 15 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-87, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American Dominique Johnson (192-87, college: Azusa Pacific) added 20 points respectively. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Nicolas Casalanguida rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Plateros went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Panteras. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top place with five games lost. Plateros will meet league's second-placed Dorados in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Johnson 20+1reb+2ast, O.Anosike 15+10reb+2ast, R.Green 15+2reb+5ast, A.Fuller 13+3reb, G.Giron 8+4reb+1ast, D.Bejarano 6+8reb+1ast
Plateros: O.Mendez-Valdez 15+2reb+3ast, R.Terry 15+4reb+4ast, I.Avalos 11+1reb, D.Simpson 10+9reb+1ast, A.Valdes 9+1reb+1ast, A.Cvetkovic 9+1reb+5ast

Lenadores - Dorados 93-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Durango where 3rd placed Dorados (6-6) were defeated by fourth ranked Lenadores (5-8) 93-78 on Thursday. Lenadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Swedish-American point guard Omar Krayem (186-88, college: CBU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) added 23 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lenadores maintains fourth place with 5-8 record. Loser Dorados dropped to the second position with six games lost. Lenadores will meet Panteras (#5) in the next round. Dorados will play against Plateros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: D.Summers 23+2reb, C.Mitchell 15+9reb+5ast, C.Guerrero 11+3reb+1ast, J.Fuller 8+3reb, A.Pena 7+10reb+2ast, J.Smith 6+1reb
Lenadores: G.Jordan 26+5reb+2ast, K.Meyer 20+3reb+5ast, O.Krayem 18+1reb+14ast, E.Giron 9+5reb+1ast, E.Garibay 8+7reb, J.Evans 4+8reb

Panteras - Abejas 108-111

Rather predictable result in Aguascalientes where first ranked Abejas (8-6) edged 5th ranked Panteras (6-8) 111-108 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-87, college: DWU) chipped in 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Jonatan Machuca (184-89) who recorded 25 points and 4 assists and American guard Kelsey Barlow (196-91, college: UIC) added 21 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Abejas went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Astros. Loser Panteras dropped to the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Abejas will meet at home Libertadores (#4) in the next round. Panteras will play against Lenadores and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: J.Machuca 25+3reb+4ast, K.Barlow 21+4reb+3ast, T.Urtasun 17+4reb+2ast, J.Ibarra 10+7reb, E.Oglivie 8+4reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 8+5reb+1ast
Abejas: R.Pearson 35+13reb+2ast, D.Dorsey 29+5reb+7ast, S.Williams 12+3reb+4ast, M.Smith 11+5reb+4ast, C.Juan 10+3reb, G.McGhee 9+13reb

Soles - Halc.Xalapa 89-60

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Soles as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Soles smashed 5th ranked Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexicali 89-60. They outrebounded Halcones UV Xalapa 47-32 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Soles players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Halcones UV Xalapa was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. International guard Luke Martinez (190-90, college: Wyoming) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and international center Daniel Amigo (208-95, college: Denver) accounted for 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Omar Boone (196, college: Sul Ross St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and naturalized American swingman P.J. Reyes (196-88, college: Charleston) added 12 points respectively for Halcones UV Xalapa in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles (9-5) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Halcones UV Xalapa at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will play next round against league's leader Fuerza Regia trying to get back on the winning streak. Soles will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Astros at Guadalajara.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: O.Boone 14+10reb, P.Reyes 12+2reb+2ast, T.White 7+2reb+2ast, I.Lane 7+5reb+1ast, B.Ramon 6+4reb, R.Delgado 4+3reb+2ast
Soles: L.Martinez 17+6reb+4ast, J.Lara 13+1ast, D.Amigo 12+7reb+4ast, J.Lawson 12+8reb, J.Akindele 9+8reb+1ast, A.Almanza 9+1reb

Plateros - Fuerza Regia 82-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Plateros' (6-8) home loss to first ranked Fuerza Regia (8-5) 82-84 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American guard Rodney Green (197-88, college: La Salle) who scored 24 points and 4 steals. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was international forward Irwin Avalos (202-91, college: DBU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) added 14 points respectively. Five Fuerza Regia and four Plateros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-5 record. Loser Plateros dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Panteras. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Halcones UV Xalapa (#5) in the next round. Plateros will play against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: I.Avalos 17+14reb+2ast, L.Davis 14+2ast, R.Terry 14+3reb, O.Mendez-Valdez 10+3reb, J.Williams 10+2reb+3ast, A.Cvetkovic 8+2reb+5ast
Fuerza Regia: R.Green 24+2reb+3ast, O.Anosike 15+8reb+1ast, D.Johnson 13+3reb+4ast, A.Fuller 12+5reb, F.Pinero 10+5reb+1ast, C.Cortez 5+5reb+6ast

Lenadores - Dorados 73-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Dorados' (6-6) road victory over 4th placed Lenadores (5-8) 75-73 on Friday. Dorados had a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 7 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Swedish-American point guard Omar Krayem (186-88, college: CBU, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and American forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dorados moved-up to second place. Loser Lenadores keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Dorados will meet at home Plateros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Lenadores will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lenadores: G.Jordan 14+9reb+2ast, E.Giron 13+1reb, O.Krayem 13+5reb+11ast, A.Luis 10+2reb+1ast, E.Garibay 9+3reb+2ast, D.McClenton 6+9reb
Dorados: D.Summers 22+4reb, J.Smith 11+4reb+2ast, A.Pena 9+6reb, J.Fuller 9+1reb, C.Mitchell 7+17reb+5ast, N.Harney 6+1reb

Panteras - Abejas 92-85

There was a change at the LNBP leadership position after last games. Round 9 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Abejas (8-6). They were defeated by fifth ranked Panteras (6-8) 92-85 on Friday night. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Abejas' players. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) with 30 points and 5 assists and the other American import forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) scored 23 points. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with Plateros. Abejas at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Astros. They were replaced at the leadership position by Soles. Abejas will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Panteras will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Lenadores in Durango.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Smith 30+3reb+5ast, R.Pearson 23+3reb+2ast, S.Williams 12+6reb+4ast, D.Lowhorn 8, G.McGhee 7+9reb, K.Locke 5+2reb
Panteras: G.Ricks 23+4ast, E.Oglivie 22+5reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 16+3reb+3ast, T.Urtasun 9+1reb+6ast, J.Machuca 7+2reb+5ast, J.Jordan 6+1reb+2ast

Libertadores - Astros 99-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Astros' (8-6) road loss to third ranked Libertadores (7-7) 84-99 on Friday. Libertadores made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Libertadores outrebounded Astros 42-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was power forward Anthony Young (200-89, college: KWC) who scored 31 points. Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Avry Holmes (185-94, college: Clemson) who recorded 13 points and 5 rebounds and Jared Wilson-Frame (196-96, college: Pittsburgh) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Astros' coach Sergio Valdeolmillos tested ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Libertadores went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Astros dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Abejas. Libertadores will meet league's second-placed Abejas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Astros will play against the league's leader Soles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Blake 15+2reb, I.Diogu 14+3reb, J.Loveridge 14+4reb, A.Holmes 13+5reb+3ast, J.Wilson-Frame 12+5reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 6+5reb+2ast
Libertadores: A.Young 31+3reb, V.Blue 17+7reb+6ast, S.Samuels 13+4reb, T.Burrell 13+15reb+2ast, T.Mitchell 12+9reb, M.Hernandez 6+1reb

Soles - Halc.Xalapa 89-79

No shocking result in a game in Mexicali where second ranked Soles (9-5) won against 5th ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (4-8) 89-79 on Friday. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. International guard Luke Martinez (190-90, college: Wyoming) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. 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. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Ishmael Lane (203-97, college: NSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import swingman Omar Boone (196, college: Sul Ross St.) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Soles. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Halcones UV Xalapa keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Soles will meet Astros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against the league's leader Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: I.Lane 19+11reb+1ast, O.Boone 16+8reb+2ast, M.McKinney 14+5reb+4ast, E.Ferguson 8+3reb+1ast, R.Delgado 7+2reb+3ast, P.Reyes 6
Soles: L.Martinez 21+6reb+1ast, J.Lawson 19+8reb+3ast, D.Amigo 14+1reb+1ast, J.Akindele 11+7reb+5ast, E.Garcia 8+6ast, E.Thomas 5+3reb+4ast

Libertadores - Astros 89-102

Everything could happen in Queretaro at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Astros and 3rd placed Libertadores had identical 7-6 record. But Libertadores were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Guadalajara 102-89 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Astros outrebounded Libertadores 38-27 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Jordan Loveridge (198-93, college: Utah) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Avry Holmes (185-94, college: Clemson) chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Trahson Burrell (201-92, college: Memphis) who recorded 23 points and 5 rebounds and Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros (8-6) moved-up to second place, which they share with Abejas. Loser Libertadores dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Astros will meet at home league's leader Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Libertadores will play against the league's second-placed Abejas in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: T.Burrell 23+5reb+3ast, V.Blue 19+6reb+3ast, T.Mitchell 13+7reb+2ast, S.Samuels 11+2reb+2ast, J.Anderson 8+2reb+2ast, D.White 8+3reb
Astros: J.Wilson-Frame 23+2reb+4ast, J.Blake 22+3ast, J.Loveridge 18+10reb+2ast, A.Holmes 18+4reb+7ast, H.Hernandez 7+9reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 6+1reb+2ast



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