LNBP Round 10: Libertadores defeat Dorados

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dorados (12-5) in Chihuahua on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Libertadores (9-8) 87-83. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dorados. Libertadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Daniel Amigo (208-1995, college: Denver) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Dorados. Dorados' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertadores moved-up to fifth place. Dorados at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. Libertadores are looking forward to face Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas in the next round. Dorados will play at home against Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Correcaminos managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against ninth-ranked Halcones UV Xalapa in Ciudad Victoria 96-87. Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Decensae White chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side international guard Jose Estrada (190-1994, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Correcaminos maintains tenth position with 4-13 record. Halcones UV Xalapa lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Correcaminos will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Halcones UV Xalapa will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
LNBP top team - Dorados (12-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Libertadores (9-8) in Chihuahua 92-69. Juan Brussino notched 14 points and 8 assists to lead the effort. Even 21 points by Branden Frazier did not help to save the game for Libertadores. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Dorados went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Libertadores dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Dorados will meet at home Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertadores will play against Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Plateros were beaten by Abejas on the road 88-77. Bottom-ranked Correcaminos won against Halc.Xalapa on its own court 94-86. Plateros unfortunately lost to Abejas in Guanajuato 69-87. Astros managed to beat Mineros at home 99-94. Soles were defeated by Fuerza Regia on the opponent's court 88-92. Astros smashed Mineros in a home game 108-82. Soles lost to Fuerza Regia on the road 78-86.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 21 points and 7 assists by Paul Stoll of Fuerza Regia.

Correcaminos - Halc.Xalapa 96-87

Bottom-ranked Correcaminos managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against ninth-ranked Halcones UV Xalapa in Ciudad Victoria 96-87. Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side international guard Jose Estrada (190-1994, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Correcaminos maintains tenth position with 4-13 record. Halcones UV Xalapa lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Correcaminos will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Halcones UV Xalapa will play on the road against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Forte 27+17reb+6ast, J.Stevens 25+2reb+3ast, D.White 22+6reb+2ast, C.Russo 10+5reb, M.Jackson 6+1reb+3ast, A.Perez 4+3reb+1ast
Halc.Xalapa: J.Estrada 23+5reb+2ast, E.Andujar 17+5reb+3ast, A.Walker 14+4reb, J.Akindele 14+6reb+1ast, E.Ferguson 7+6reb, A.Holmes 6+1reb+1ast

Abejas - Plateros 88-77

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Abejas (10-8) beat 7th ranked Plateros (8-9) in Guanajuato 88-77 on Thursday. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) supported him with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by Puerto Rican-Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) did not help to save the game for Plateros. American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Abejas maintains fourth position with 10-8 record. Loser Plateros dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Mineros. Abejas will meet Soles (#8) in the next round. Plateros will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: W.Langston 22+11reb+3ast, K.Hernandez 14+1reb, J.Anderson 12+3reb+7ast, T.McLean 12+6reb, M.Smith 11+9reb+8ast, E.Thomas 9+4reb+2ast
Plateros: J.Ruiz 24+8reb+2ast, J.Wilson 13+11reb+3ast, L.Davis 7+1reb, I.Montano 6+1reb+2ast, J.Ibarra 6+5reb, O.Mendez-Valdez 6+2reb+3ast

Dorados - Libertadores 92-69

LNBP top team - Dorados (12-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Libertadores (9-8) in Chihuahua 92-69. Dorados made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Libertadores' players. Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) notched 14 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Four Dorados players scored in double figures. Even 21 points 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 11 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dorados have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Dorados went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Libertadores dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Dorados will meet at home Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Libertadores will play against Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: D.Sims 20+1reb+5ast, J.Brussino 14+4reb+8ast, F.Giorgetti 14+5reb+2ast, D.Draper 11+2reb+3ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 9+9reb+1ast, A.Luis 6+1reb
Libertadores: B.Frazier 21+4reb+2ast, S.Givens 11+4reb+1ast, S.Samuels 8+4reb+1ast, D.Amigo 8+1reb, D.Willis 6+7reb, M.Hernandez 6+4reb+1ast

Correcaminos - Halc.Xalapa 94-86

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (5-13) lost to bottom-ranked Correcaminos (4-13) in Ciudad Victoria 86-94 on Friday. Jordanian-American forward Cameron Forte (201-1993, college: Portland St.) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) supported him with 26 points. Even 23 points and 5 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) by American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Halcones UV Xalapa. American-Puerto Rican forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Four Correcaminos and five Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Correcaminos maintains tenth position with 4-13 record. Halcones UV Xalapa lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Correcaminos will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against the league's second-placed Dorados (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: M.Jackson 26+3reb, C.Forte 25+17reb+5ast, J.Stevens 17+4reb+5ast, D.White 12+12reb+3ast, C.Russo 7+4reb+2ast, J.Andriassi 5+1reb+1ast
Halc.Xalapa: A.Holmes 23+4reb+5ast, E.Andujar 15+9reb+1ast, S.Johnson 13+3reb+1ast, P.Edgar 11+4reb, J.Akindele 10+6reb+1ast, A.Walker 10+4reb

Abejas - Plateros 87-69

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Abejas (10-8) won against 7th ranked Plateros (8-9) in Guanajuato 87-69 on Friday. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Plateros' 14. They outrebounded Plateros 48-19 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Plateros' players. American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Argentinian Kevin Hernandez (205-1991) supported him with 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Even 21 points by American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for Plateros. His fellow American import point guard Kendrick Brown (180, college: Jarvis Christian) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Plateros' coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Abejas maintains fourth position with 10-8 record. Loser Plateros dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Mineros. Abejas will meet Soles (#8) in the next round. Plateros will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Smith 16+10reb+5ast, T.White 13+4reb, E.Thomas 12+10reb+1ast, J.Anderson 11+3reb+4ast, C.Juan 10+1reb, T.McLean 9+2reb+3ast
Plateros: J.Wilson 21+4reb, K.Brown 13+1reb+4ast, L.Davis 12+1ast, K.Meyer 6+1reb+1ast, J.Wright 6+5reb, J.Casillas 5+3reb+1ast

Astros - Mineros 99-94

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Mineros (8-9) lost to first ranked Astros (13-4) in Guadalajara 94-99 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international guard Jorge Gutierrez (191-1988, college: California) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) did not help to save the game for Mineros. His fellow American import power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU, agency: SDJ Sports) added 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Astros and four Mineros players scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-4 record. Loser Mineros keep the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mineros will play against Libertadores (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: R.Mendoza 17+8reb+6ast, J.Blake 16+1reb+3ast, J.Machado 15+2reb, J.Gutierrez 14+6reb+7ast, J.Loveridge 13+2reb+4ast, A.Valdes 9
Mineros: J.Williams 23+6reb+6ast, F.Hassell 18+6reb+2ast, D.Summers 16+4reb+4ast, E.Luzcando 12+3reb+7ast, M.Ramos 9+3reb, M.Bruesewitz 7+5reb+2ast

Fuerza Regia - Soles 92-88

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Fuerza Regia (11-6) defeated 8th ranked Soles (6-11) in Monterrey 92-88 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American players dominated the game. Dominique Johnson (192-1987, college: Azusa Pacific) notched 31 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Daniel Bejarano (193-1991, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Fuerza Regia's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) by center Kavion Pippen (208-1996, college: SIU) did not help to save the game for Soles. Forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Fuerza Regia maintains third position with 11-6 record having just two points less than leader Astros. Soles lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 11 games lost. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Plateros (#7) in the next round. Soles will play against Abejas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: D.Johnson 31+2reb+7ast, D.Bejarano 16+6reb+4ast, A.Joseph 10+5reb+3ast, P.Stoll 8+2reb+7ast, L.Santos 6+4reb, A.Fuller 6+8reb+1ast
Soles: K.Pippen 22+7reb+2ast, N.King 14+6reb, M.Andriassi 12+1reb+4ast, V.Alvarez Diez 9+3reb+6ast, A.Villanueva 9+1reb, N.Allen 8+4reb+1ast

Dorados - Libertadores 83-87

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dorados (12-5) in Chihuahua on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Libertadores (9-8) 87-83. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dorados. Libertadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Daniel Amigo (208-1995, college: Denver) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Argentinian point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) added 16 points and 4 assists in the effort for Dorados. Four Libertadores and five Dorados players scored in double figures. Dorados' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Libertadores moved-up to fifth place. Dorados at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. Libertadores are looking forward to face Mineros (#6) in Zacatecas in the next round. Dorados will play at home against Halcones UV Xalapa (#9) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Frazier 19+3reb+3ast, V.Blue 17+3reb+2ast, D.Amigo 15+9reb+4ast, S.Williams 14+5reb+8ast, D.Willis 9+1reb+1ast, I.Avalos 6+7reb+5ast
Dorados: D.Sims 28+6reb+7ast, J.Brussino 16+1reb+4ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 12+6reb, F.Giorgetti 11+4reb+4ast, D.Draper 11+9reb+1ast, V.Ricardo 5+1reb

Astros - Mineros 108-82

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Mineros (8-9) were outleveled by first ranked Astros (13-4) in Guadalajara 108-82 on Saturday. Astros shot 60.6 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Mineros' players. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) notched 18 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) supported him with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Even 25 points by American swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) did not help to save the game for Mineros. Panamanian-Chilean guard Eugenio Luzcando (187-1995, college: Idaho St.) added 16 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-4 record. Loser Mineros keep the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Correcaminos (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mineros will play against Libertadores (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Loveridge 18+2reb+6ast, J.Blake 18+1reb+4ast, J.Machado 15+3ast, F.Jaimes 10+5reb+2ast, A.Valdes 9+2reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 9+7reb+4ast
Mineros: J.Williams 25+3reb+3ast, E.Luzcando 16+3ast, F.Hassell 11+4reb, M.Ramos 9+7reb, D.Summers 8+3reb+3ast, B.Rivera 7

Fuerza Regia - Soles 86-78

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Fuerza Regia (11-6) beat 8th ranked Soles (6-11) in Monterrey 86-78 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game, while Soles only scored six points from the stripe. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-1985) notched 21 points and 7 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) to lead the effort and Argentinian Joseph Avila supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU) did not help to save the game for Soles. His fellow American import center Kavion Pippen (208-1996, college: SIU) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuerza Regia maintains third position with 11-6 record having just two points less than leader Astros. Soles lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 11 games lost. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Plateros (#7) in the next round. Soles will play against Abejas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: P.Stoll 21+4reb+7ast, A.Joseph 17+7reb+2ast, A.Fuller 14+5reb+1ast, L.Santos 12+1reb, D.Bejarano 8+7reb+1ast, G.Ricks 6+1reb
Soles: N.King 20+6reb+4ast, M.Andriassi 14+1reb+1ast, K.Pippen 10+7reb+2ast, O.Lopez Jr. 8+1reb+1ast, N.Allen 8+9reb+1ast, A.Parker 5+3reb+8ast



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