LNBP Round 8: Plateros defeat Dorados

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Dorados (9-4) in Chihuahua on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by fourth ranked Plateros (7-6) 100-80. Plateros shot 67.9 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Plateros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. American Leroy Davis (198-1981, college: Georgia St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds. The former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HBU) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 29 points and 5 assists (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) for Dorados. Plateros maintains fourth position with 7-6 record, which they share with Mineros. Dorados at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. They share the position with Astros. Plateros is looking forward to face higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Dorados will play on the road against Soles in Mexicali and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Fuerza Regia (8-5) against eighth ranked Abejas (7-7) on Friday night. Host Fuerza Regia was defeated by Abejas in Monterrey 101-87. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 assists and Erik Thomas who added 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Abejas' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian Joseph Avila responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Abejas moved-up to sixth place. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Abejas will play against higher ranked Mineros (#4) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Dorados (9-4) which hosted in Chihuahua 4th ranked Plateros (7-6). First ranked Dorados managed to get a 14-point victory 92-78. The winners were led by Donald Sims who scored that evening 22 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Joshua Ibarra did not help to save the game for Plateros. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados maintains first position with 9-4 record, which they share with Astros. Loser Plateros keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Mineros. Dorados will meet Soles (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Plateros will play against Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Libertadores were smashed by Astros on the road 113-89. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos won against Soles on its own court 98-97. Soles outscored Correcaminos in Mexicali 100-72. Halc.Xalapa managed to beat Mineros at home 90-87. Libertadores were defeated by Astros on the opponent's court 98-91. Fuerza Regia beat Abejas in a home game 88-77. Mineros lost to Halc.Xalapa on the road 69-77.

Fuerza Regia - Abejas 87-101

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Fuerza Regia (8-5) against eighth ranked Abejas (7-7) on Friday night. Host Fuerza Regia was defeated by Abejas in Monterrey 101-87. They made 24-of-27 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Abejas players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 assists and American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) who added 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Abejas' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian Joseph Avila responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Rodney Green (197-1988, college: La Salle) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Abejas moved-up to sixth place. Fuerza Regia at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Abejas will play against higher ranked Mineros (#4) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Plateros in Fresnillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Abejas: T.McLean 23+3reb+5ast, M.Smith 20+1ast, W.Langston 15+2reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 15+6reb+1ast, E.Thomas 13+11reb+5ast, J.Anderson 9+3reb+9ast
Fuerza Regia: R.Green 21+3reb+2ast, A.Joseph 18+11reb+5ast, D.Bejarano 13+4reb, C.Cortez 10+1reb+3ast, D.Scott 9+4reb+5ast, D.Johnson 8+1reb+2ast

Astros - Libertadores 113-89

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Astros (9-4) crushed 7th ranked Libertadores (6-7) in Guadalajara 113-89 on Friday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Libertadores' 40. They outrebounded Libertadores 36-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Libertadores' players. The winners were led by Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) who scored that evening 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American swingman Aaron Valdes (196-1993, college: Hawaii) supported him with 23 points. Even 23 points and 4 assists by American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. Jamaican power forward Samardo Samuels (206-1989, college: Louisville) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libertadores' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Astros have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Dorados lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Libertadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Soles. Astros will meet Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertadores will play against Correcaminos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Valdes 23+1reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 18+9reb+6ast, J.Loveridge 16+4reb+4ast, J.Machado 13+7reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 11+3reb+4ast, J.Blake 10+1reb+4ast
Libertadores: S.Williams 23+4ast, V.Blue 15+4reb, S.Givens 15+4reb, S.Samuels 12+8reb+5ast, M.Hernandez 8+2reb, G.Vazquez 6+2reb

Correcaminos - Soles 98-97

There was an upset when higher ranked Soles (6-7) were edged by bottom-ranked Correcaminos (2-11) in Ciudad Victoria 98-97 on Thursday. Correcaminos made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) who scored that evening 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even 18 points by the former international Roman Martinez (201-1988, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for Soles. American center Kavion Pippen (208-1996, college: SIU) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four Correcaminos and five Soles players scored in double figures. Correcaminos maintains tenth position with 2-11 record. Loser Soles dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Libertadores. Correcaminos will meet higher ranked Libertadores (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Soles will play against the league's leader Dorados and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Stevens 26+5reb+5ast, M.Jackson 23+2reb+1ast, C.Forte 20+6reb+3ast, D.White 15+10reb+1ast, J.Nzeakor 5+1reb, F.Harris 5+2reb+2ast
Soles: R.Martinez 18+3reb+3ast, A.Villanueva 15+2reb+1ast, R.Alejandro 14+4reb, V.Alvarez Diez 14+3reb+2ast, K.Pippen 12+6reb+2ast, N.Allen 11+5reb+2ast

Dorados - Plateros 92-78

An interesting game for Dorados (9-4) which hosted in Chihuahua 4th ranked Plateros (7-6). First ranked Dorados managed to get a 14-point victory 92-78. The winners were led by American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 assists and Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HBU) did not help to save the game for Plateros. American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) added 18 points and 5 assists for the guests. Five Dorados and four Plateros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados maintains first position with 9-4 record, which they share with Astros. Loser Plateros keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Mineros. Dorados will meet Soles (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Plateros will play against Fuerza Regia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: D.Sims 22+3reb+5ast, J.Brussino 20+3reb+3ast, F.Giorgetti 11+4reb+4ast, M.Jefferson 11+12reb+2ast, M.Duffy 10+5reb+1ast, D.Draper 6+6reb
Plateros: J.Wilson 18+3reb+5ast, J.Ibarra 16+11reb, K.Brown 14+2reb+5ast, K.Meyer 11+4reb+1ast, L.Davis 8+3reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 4+2reb+3ast

Correcaminos - Soles 72-100

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Soles (6-7) rolled over bottom-ranked Correcaminos (2-11) in Ciudad Victoria 100-72 on Friday. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 32. They outrebounded Correcaminos 43-32 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American Noah Allen (201-1995, college: Hawaii) who scored that evening 29 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Victor Alvarez Diez (180-1996, agency: Pro Sports) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Soles players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds by Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Correcaminos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Soles went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Libertadores. Loser Correcaminos stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Soles will meet at home league's leader Dorados in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Correcaminos will play against Libertadores (#8) in Queretaro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: N.Allen 29+6reb+2ast, V.Alvarez Diez 20+6reb+3ast, D.Laster 19+3reb, A.Villanueva 10+4reb+2ast, K.Pippen 9+10reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 5+4reb+1ast
Correcaminos: C.Forte 22+11reb+3ast, D.White 13+6reb+2ast, M.Jackson 12+3reb, J.Stevens 9+2reb, Z.Otoniel 6+1reb, S.Jose 3+1reb

Halc.Xalapa - Mineros 90-87

There was an upset when higher ranked Mineros (7-6) were edged on the road by ninth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-9) 90-87 on Friday. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who scored that evening 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Mineros. American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU, agency: SDJ Sports) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Five Halcones UV Xalapa and four Mineros players scored in double figures. Mineros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 5-9 record. Loser Mineros keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet at home league's second-placed Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mineros will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 19+7reb+8ast, E.Ferguson 17+6reb+2ast, A.Holmes 16+2reb+5ast, J.Estrada 10+2reb+1ast, J.Akindele 10+11reb+3ast, A.Walker 10+4reb
Mineros: D.Summers 26+7reb+2ast, J.Williams 13+3reb+2ast, F.Hassell 12+5reb+1ast, A.Jackson 10+1reb+7ast, E.Luzcando 7+2reb+8ast, B.Rivera 6

Dorados - Plateros 80-100

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Dorados (9-4) in Chihuahua on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by fourth ranked Plateros (7-6) 100-80. Plateros shot 67.9 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Plateros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. American Leroy Davis (198-1981, college: Georgia St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds. The former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HBU) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. Plateros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 29 points and 5 assists (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) and his fellow American import forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Dorados. Plateros maintains fourth position with 7-6 record, which they share with Mineros. Dorados at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. They share the position with Astros. Plateros is looking forward to face higher ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in Monterrey in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Dorados will play on the road against Soles in Mexicali and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Plateros: L.Davis 24+6reb+1ast, K.Brown 14+1reb+5ast, J.Ibarra 14+7reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 12+6reb+1ast, I.Montano 11+3ast, J.Wilson 9+2reb+3ast
Dorados: D.Sims 29+2reb+5ast, D.Draper 15+6reb+3ast, M.Duffy 12+4reb, M.Jefferson 9+4reb+2ast, F.Giorgetti 6+4reb+1ast, A.Gil-Fernandez 4+1reb

Astros - Libertadores 98-91

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Astros (9-4) defeated 7th ranked Libertadores (6-7) in Guadalajara 98-91 on Saturday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Libertadores' 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American guard Javion Blake (190, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) supported him with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 29 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham, agency: BeoBasket) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. His fellow American import forward Samuel Givens (197-1989, college: Drexel) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four Astros and five Libertadores players scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Dorados lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Libertadores lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Soles. Astros will meet Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertadores will play against Correcaminos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: R.Mendoza 25+5reb+6ast, J.Loveridge 25+5reb+2ast, J.Blake 20+10reb+8ast, K.Rodriguez 12+1reb+5ast, B.DeBisschop 8+4reb, A.Valdes 6+4reb+1ast
Libertadores: B.Frazier 29+7reb+3ast, S.Givens 15+9reb+2ast, S.Samuels 14+6reb+4ast, S.Williams 13+2reb+3ast, V.Blue 12+5reb+6ast, G.Vazquez 5+3reb+1ast

Fuerza Regia - Abejas 88-77

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Abejas (7-7) lost to third ranked Fuerza Regia (8-5) in Monterrey 77-88 on Saturday. The winners were led by American guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) who scored that evening 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Dominique Johnson (192-1987, college: Azusa Pacific) supported him with 18 points. Even 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Abejas. American-Argentinian guard Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Four Fuerza Regia and five Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fuerza Regia maintains third position with 8-5 record behind leader Dorados. Abejas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. Fuerza Regia will meet Plateros (#5) in the next round. Abejas will play against Mineros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Johnson 18+1reb+2ast, R.Green 18+2reb, C.Cortez 13+2reb+6ast, D.Bejarano 13+8reb+4ast, D.Scott 8+3reb+2ast, A.Fuller 6+7reb
Abejas: M.Smith 15+2ast, W.Langston 14+7reb+5ast, K.Hernandez 10+1reb+3ast, E.Thomas 10+10reb+3ast, T.McLean 10+5reb+2ast, T.White 9+2reb+3ast

Halc.Xalapa - Mineros 77-69

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-9) beat at home higher ranked Mineros (7-6) 77-69 on Saturday. Halcones UV Xalapa made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American forward Eric Ferguson (203-1989, college: Georgia South) who scored that evening 18 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) supported him with 17 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Mineros. American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU, agency: SDJ Sports) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mineros' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 5-9 record. Loser Mineros keep the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Halcones UV Xalapa will meet at home league's second-placed Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mineros will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: E.Ferguson 18+9reb+3ast, S.Johnson 17+4reb+5ast, A.Holmes 15+7reb+3ast, J.Estrada 12+2reb+2ast, J.Akindele 6+10reb+1ast, A.Walker 6+1reb+1ast
Mineros: D.Summers 15+8reb+4ast, F.Hassell 14+5reb+2ast, M.Bruesewitz 13+3reb, J.Williams 10+5reb+3ast, B.Rivera 5+2reb+1ast, A.Jackson 4+2ast



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