LNBP Round 11: Astros defeat Fuerza Regia

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Fuerza Regia (10-7) in Guadalajara on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Astros (11-7) 96-89. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Astros made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game, while Fuerza Regia only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Fuerza Regia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Jorge Gutierrez (191-88, college: California) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 4 assists. International forward Jonatan Machado (200-93) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for Fuerza Regia. Fuerza Regia's coach Nicolas Casalanguida rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top position with seven games lost. Astros is looking forward to face Abejas (#4) in Guanajuato in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Xalapa. Fifth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Dorados (8-8) 82-79 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. Eric Ferguson helped adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Dominican Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) responded with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa moved-up to fourth place. Dorados at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Lenadores (#5) in Durango in the next round. Dorados will play at home against the league's leader Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dorados (8-8) against fifth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-10) on Sunday night. Visiting Dorados were defeated by Halcones UV Xalapa in a tough game in Xalapa 73-78. It was an exceptional evening for Ishmael Lane who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Durrell Summers came up with 23 points for Dorados in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa moved-up to fourth place. Loser Dorados keep the second position with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet Lenadores (#5) in the next round. Dorados will play against the league's leader Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Panteras were beaten by Libertadores on the road 105-101. Soles won against Abejas on its own court 86-80. Fuerza Regia were outscored by Astros in Guadalajara 103-73. Libertadores managed to beat Panteras at home 96-87. Abejas were defeated by Soles on the opponent's court 94-85. Plateros smashed Lenadores in a home game 108-72. Lenadores were destroyed by Plateros on the road 92-59.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Reyshawn Terry of Plateros.

Astros - Fuerza Regia 96-89

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Fuerza Regia (10-7) in Guadalajara on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Astros (11-7) 96-89. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Astros made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game, while Fuerza Regia only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Fuerza Regia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Jorge Gutierrez (191-88, college: California) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 4 assists. International forward Jonatan Machado (200-93) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Rodney Green (197-88, college: La Salle) added 25 points in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Five Astros and 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. Astros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top position with seven games lost. Astros is looking forward to face Abejas (#4) in Guanajuato in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Gutierrez 21+3reb+4ast, J.Machado 15+5reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 14+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 12+5reb+2ast, I.Diogu 11+7reb+1ast, A.Holmes 9+4reb+4ast
Fuerza Regia: R.Green 25+3ast, O.Anosike 16+19reb+5ast, P.Stoll 13+1reb+5ast, D.Johnson 11+1reb+5ast, G.Giron 9+1reb+1ast, F.Pinero 8+7reb+1ast

Halc.Xalapa - Dorados 82-79

Important game to mention about took place in Xalapa. Fifth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging second-ranked Dorados (8-8) 82-79 on Saturday evening. Halcones UV Xalapa players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Dorados were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Eric Ferguson (203-89, college: Georgia South) helped adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. American-Dominican Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) responded with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa moved-up to fourth place. Dorados at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Lenadores (#5) in Durango in the next round. Dorados will play at home against the league's leader Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: M.McKinney 22+5reb+3ast, E.Ferguson 19+5reb+5ast, O.Boone 14+6reb+2ast, I.Lane 10+11reb+1ast, A.James 6+1reb+5ast, R.Delgado 6+3reb+5ast
Dorados: D.Summers 18+1ast, A.Pena 14+9reb+5ast, T.Gipson 13+5reb+1ast, J.Fuller 9+1reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 8+2reb+2ast, J.Suero 8+4reb+3ast

Libertadores - Panteras 105-101

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Libertadores (11-7) beat 5th ranked Panteras (7-11) in Queretaro 105-101 on Saturday. Libertadores shot 63.5 percent from the field. It was an exceptional evening for American Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 5 assists (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). His fellow American import swingman Trahson Burrell (201-92, college: Memphis) accounted for 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard Kelsey Barlow (196-91, college: UIC) came up with 19 points and Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) added 13 points respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Libertadores have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Panteras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Libertadores will meet at home Plateros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against the league's leader Soles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: V.Blue 32+3reb+5ast, T.Burrell 20+6reb+5ast, T.Mitchell 20+3reb+1ast, J.Camacho 16+6reb+4ast, J.Anderson 8+3ast, S.Samuels 7+3reb+1ast
PANTERAS: K.Barlow 19+2reb, T.Urtasun 17+1reb+2ast, G.Ricks 14+1reb, E.Oglivie 13+4reb+3ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 9+7reb+2ast, J.Machuca 8+2reb+4ast

Soles - Abejas 86-80

Rather expected game when 4th placed Abejas (8-10) lost to first ranked Soles (12-6) in Mexicali 80-86 on Saturday. Soles made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 4 assists. Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St., agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Lawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-87, college: DWU) came up with 19 points and 6 assists and the other American import guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soles maintains first place with 12-6 record. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Plateros. Soles will meet Panteras (#5) in the next round. Abejas will play against Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Lawson 21+3reb+4ast, E.Garcia 14+4ast, E.Rush 13+5reb+1ast, J.Akindele 11+9reb+1ast, J.Swing 9+5reb+2ast, L.Martinez 8+6reb+4ast
Abejas: D.Dorsey 19+4reb+6ast, R.Pearson 18+5reb+1ast, M.Smith 14+7reb+5ast, G.McGhee 10+6reb+1ast, K.Locke 9+3reb+1ast, C.Juan 6+2reb

Astros - Fuerza Regia 103-73

There was a small surprise when third ranked Astros (11-7) rolled over leader Fuerza Regia (10-7) in Guadalajara 103-73 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-93, college: Utah) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Nigerian-American power forward Ikechukwu Diogu (204-83, college: Arizona St.) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Sergio Valdeolmillos felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-91, college: Siena) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-91, college: Colorado St.) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Fuerza Regia in the defeat. Astros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Libertadores. Defending champion Fuerza Regia still keeps top position with seven games lost. Astros will meet Abejas (#4) in the next round. Fuerza Regia will play against the league's second-placed Dorados in Chihuahua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Loveridge 23+5reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 16+1reb+3ast, I.Diogu 15+8reb, A.Holmes 12+3ast, J.Blake 12+1reb+2ast, J.Machado 7+3reb+4ast
Fuerza Regia: D.Bejarano 14+6reb+2ast, G.Giron 11+2reb+3ast, O.Anosike 11+17reb+3ast, G.Jose 9+2ast, A.Fuller 9+1ast, D.Johnson 8+4reb+2ast

Halc.Xalapa - Dorados 78-73

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dorados (8-8) against fifth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-10) on Sunday night. Visiting Dorados were defeated by Halcones UV Xalapa in a tough game in Xalapa 73-78. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Halcones UV Xalapa made 9 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Ishmael Lane (203-97, college: NSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) accounted for 15 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-89, college: Michigan St.) came up with 23 points and American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Dorados in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halcones UV Xalapa moved-up to fourth place. Loser Dorados keep the second position with eight games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet Lenadores (#5) in the next round. Dorados will play against the league's leader Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: I.Lane 18+11reb, M.McKinney 15+2reb+8ast, R.Delgado 15+1reb+4ast, T.White 9+4reb+2ast, E.Ferguson 8+6reb+5ast, O.Boone 5+6reb+2ast
Dorados: D.Summers 23+4reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 15+10reb+1ast, J.Fuller 10+2reb+3ast, T.Gipson 6+5reb+2ast, A.Pena 5+7reb+1ast, C.Guerrero 5+3reb+5ast

Libertadores - Panteras 96-87

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Panteras (7-11) lost to third ranked Libertadores (11-7) in Queretaro 87-96 on Sunday. Libertadores made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Libertadores especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-92, college: Memphis) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import Vander Blue (196-92, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) accounted for 23 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Gary Ricks (185-91, college: Drake) added 20 points respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Panteras' coach Sebastian Ginobili let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Libertadores have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Astros. Panteras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Libertadores will meet at home Plateros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against the league's leader Soles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: T.Burrell 31+14reb+3ast, V.Blue 23+3reb+4ast, J.Camacho 12+5reb+1ast, S.Samuels 10+2reb+1ast, D.White 9+3reb+1ast, T.Mitchell 6+3reb
PANTERAS: E.Oglivie 21+8reb+1ast, T.Urtasun 20+3reb, G.Ricks 20+3reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 6+2reb, J.Machuca 5+7reb+1ast, J.Israel Gutierrez 4+6reb+2ast

Soles - Abejas 94-85

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Soles (12-6) defeated 4th placed Abejas (8-10) in Mexicali 94-85 on Sunday. They outrebounded Abejas 36-25 including 30 on the defensive glass. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Abejas' players. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jordan Swing (198-90, college: UAB) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Joe Lawson (201-92, college: Indianapolis, agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. 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. Guard Michael Smith (193-95, college: CBU) came up with 28 points and 6 assists and center Gary McGhee (210-88, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Abejas in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles maintains first place with 12-6 record. Abejas lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with ten games lost. They share it with Plateros. Soles will meet Panteras (#5) in the next round. Abejas will play against Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Swing 22+8reb+4ast, J.Lawson 15+8reb+3ast, E.Garcia 14+1reb+2ast, J.Akindele 13+8reb+4ast, L.Martinez 11+1reb+8ast, D.Amigo 8+1ast
Abejas: M.Smith 28+2reb+6ast, R.Pearson 13+2reb+1ast, G.McGhee 10+9reb+1ast, S.Williams 8+6reb+1ast, K.Locke 8, D.Dorsey 8+4ast

Plateros - Lenadores 108-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Lenadores' (6-11) road loss to third ranked Plateros (8-10) in Fresnillo 72-108 on Sunday. Plateros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Lenadores' 42. It was an exceptional evening for international forward Irwin Avalos (202-91, college: DBU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Serbian point guard Aleksandar Cvetkovic (188-93, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 14 points and 10 assists for the winning side. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser, agency: Big Game Management Inc.) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Jerry Evans (203-90, college: Nevada) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Lenadores 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. Plateros maintains third place with 8-10 record having just one point less than leader Soles, which they share with Abejas. Loser Lenadores dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Plateros will meet league's second-placed Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lenadores will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: A.Valdes 19+3reb+1ast, G.Robinson III 17+4reb+2ast, I.Avalos 16+11reb+1ast, A.Cvetkovic 14+10ast, R.Terry 14+2reb, J.Williams 8+5reb+4ast
Lenadores: D.McClenton 17+5reb+2ast, G.Jordan 8+3reb+1ast, K.Meyer 8+1reb+1ast, J.Evans 7+7reb+2ast, R.Olalde 7+7reb+1ast, E.Giron 7+2reb

Plateros - Lenadores 92-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Plateros' (8-10) home victory over 4th placed Lenadores (6-11) in Fresnillo 92-59 on Monday. Plateros dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lenadores' 26. Plateros forced 21 Lenadores turnovers and outrebounded them 37-25 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Lenadores' players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Reyshawn Terry (203-84, college: UNC) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Orlando Mendez-Valdez (183-86, college: WKU) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Five Plateros players scored in double figures. Plateros' coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jerry Evans (203-90, college: Nevada) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Germain Jordan (198-86, college: Dillard) added 15 points respectively for Lenadores in the defeat. Plateros maintains third place with 8-10 record having just one point less than leader Soles, which they share with Abejas. Loser Lenadores dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. Plateros will meet league's second-placed Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lenadores will play against Halcones UV Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: R.Terry 20+7reb, A.Valdes 13+7reb+5ast, O.Mendez-Valdez 12+6reb+7ast, A.Cvetkovic 11+1reb+4ast, G.Robinson III 10+1reb+3ast, D.Simpson 8+4reb+1ast
Lenadores: J.Evans 17+6reb, G.Jordan 15+4reb+3ast, K.Meyer 7+5reb+3ast, E.Giron 4+1ast, D.McClenton 4+5reb, A.Luis 2+2reb+2ast



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