LNBP Round 3: Panteras defeat Freseras in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 3 in the LNBP took place in Irapuato. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Freseras (0-6) to Panteras (3-3) 93-90 on Thursday evening. Panteras made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Freseras outrebounded Panteras 38-24 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Brock Gardner (201-1997, college: Master's, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). His fellow American import guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) helped adding 11 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) with 25 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play on the road against Astros (#2) in Guadalajara and hope to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in Xalapa. Halcones UV Xalapa (3-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Plateros (1-4) 100-97 on Friday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who led the winners and scored 25 points. Emmanuel Andujar accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for Plateros in the defeat. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Correcaminos (#7) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Plateros will play at home against Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Chihuahua. host Dorados (3-3) lost to Astros (4-1) 94-87. The best player for the winners was Jordan Loveridge who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Mark Lyons who recorded 23 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will meet at home Freseras (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dorados will play against Halcones Rojos (#6) in Veracruz and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Correcaminos lost to Abejas on the opponent's court 104-108. Mineros managed to outperform Soles in a home game 75-70. Correcaminos were rolled over Abejas on the road 93-71. Dorados lost to defending champion Astros on its own court 88-95. Panteras beat Freseras in Aguascalientes 99-93. Fuerza Regia won against Halc.Rojos at home 79-65. Soles unfortunately lost to Mineros on the opponent's court 73-82. Fuerza Regia rolled over Halc.Rojos in a home game 90-63.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 8 rebounds by Shonn Miller of Fuerza Regia.

Abejas - Correcaminos 108-104

Very expected game in Guanajuato where Correcaminos (1-5) were defeated by Abejas (4-2) 108-104 on Thursday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 34. They outrebounded Correcaminos 46-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) added 18 points respectively. Five Abejas and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Abejas will meet Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Halcones UV Xalapa (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Cummings 19+5reb+2ast, C.Demps 18+4reb+2ast, A.Elsener 16+11reb+6ast, T.Duren 15+4reb+3ast, W.Langston 15+8reb+3ast, A.Kappos 11+5reb+1ast
Correcaminos: J.Franca 19+11reb+2ast, I.Cruz 18+3reb+3ast, E.Giron 17+1reb+3ast, K.Goins 13+7reb+3ast, J.Guitian 9+1reb+2ast, V.Johnson 9

Dorados - Astros 87-94

The game between Top Four teams took place in Chihuahua. host Dorados (3-3) lost to Astros (4-1) 94-87. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Astros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) who recorded 23 points and 4 assists and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will meet at home Freseras (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dorados will play against Halcones Rojos (#6) in Veracruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Loveridge 26+5reb+4ast, B.De Bisschop 20+9reb+1ast, J.Ledbetter 15+4reb+4ast, E.Thomas 11+3reb+1ast, J.Anderson 9+4reb+8ast, K.Rodriguez 7+2reb+1ast
Dorados: M.Lyons 23+3reb+4ast, C.Thomas 16+3reb+1ast, M.McKinney 10+5reb+5ast, A.Castillo 9+8reb+3ast, T.Allen 7+4reb, D.Summers 7+7reb+3ast

Freseras - Panteras 90-93

The most exciting game of round 3 in the LNBP took place in Irapuato. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of Freseras (0-6) to Panteras (3-3) 93-90 on Thursday evening. Panteras made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Freseras outrebounded Panteras 38-24 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Brock Gardner (201-1997, college: Master's, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). His fellow American import guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) helped adding 11 points and 5 assists. Gardner is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) with 25 points and American-Jamaican forward Joel James (208-1994, college: UNC) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Freseras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play on the road against Astros (#2) in Guadalajara and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Panteras: B.Gardner 23+9reb+3ast, C.Negron 12+2reb, S.Williams 11+2reb+5ast, A.Matias 9+2reb+1ast, B.Conklin 9+3reb+1ast, J.Martin 8+3reb+3ast
Freseras: N.Faust 25+1reb+2ast, M.Hernandez 16+5reb+3ast, J.James 16+8reb+1ast, T.Glass 13+9reb, M.Dunbar 8+4reb+2ast, T.David 5+6reb

Mineros - Soles 75-70

Mineros used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Mexicali 75-70 on Thursday night. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) who recorded 19 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized American point guard Eric Garcia (183-1994, college: Wofford) added 12 points and 9 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Mineros will meet Plateros (#6) in the next round. Soles will play against Fuerza Regia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: C.Perry 20+9reb+1ast, T.White 14+1reb+4ast, S.Hogan 11+3reb, F.Hassell 10+6reb+4ast, Z.Graham 6+3reb+3ast, M.Ramos 5
Soles: I.Aska 19+5reb+2ast, L.Martinez 13+3reb+4ast, E.Garcia 12+1reb+9ast, J.Febres 9+4reb+1ast, J.Friday 4+5reb+1ast, R.Alejandro 4+2reb

Abejas - Correcaminos 93-71

Not a big story in a game in Guanajuato where Correcaminos (1-5) were rolled over by Abejas (4-2) 93-71 on Friday. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Correcaminos' players. The best player for the winners was American Markeith Cummings (198-1988, college: KSU) who scored 23 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Cody Demps (193-1993, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Antonio Daye Jr (185, college: Coastal, agency: Players Group) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Abejas and five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Abejas will meet Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Halcones UV Xalapa (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Cummings 23+2reb+3ast, W.Langston 13+5reb+3ast, A.Kappos 11+4reb, T.Nuno 10+10reb+3ast, C.Demps 10+9reb+5ast, T.Duren 10+1reb+4ast
Correcaminos: A.Daye Jr. 16+6reb+4ast, I.Cruz 12+2reb+3ast, K.Goins 10+5reb, J.Franca 10+9reb, J.Zesati 10+3reb+1ast, J.Guitian 6+5reb

Dorados - Astros 88-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Astros' (4-1) road victory over Dorados (3-3) 95-88 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) who recorded 20 points and 5 assists and American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) added 12 points respectively. Five Astros and four Dorados players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros will meet at home Freseras (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dorados will play against Halcones Rojos (#6) in Veracruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Ledbetter 29+7reb+5ast, B.De Bisschop 14+4reb+4ast, E.Thomas 13+4reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 12+5reb, K.Rodriguez 10+2reb, J.Anderson 10+3reb+4ast
Dorados: M.McKinney 20+4reb+5ast, M.Lyons 12+4reb+1ast, D.Hawkins 11+1reb+2ast, J.Speelman 10+4reb+1ast, T.Allen 10+5reb, A.Castillo 8+3reb+1ast

Freseras - Panteras 93-99

There was no surprise in Irapuato where Freseras (0-6) were defeated by Panteras (3-3) 99-93 on Friday. Panteras shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) who scored 22 points. His fellow American import forward Brock Gardner (201-1997, college: Master's, agency: Players Group) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Gardner is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Jamaican forward Joel James (208-1994, college: UNC) who recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds and American center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play against Astros (#2) in Guadalajara and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Panteras: G.Ricks 22+3reb+2ast, C.Negron 14+3reb+2ast, B.Gardner 13+5reb+4ast, B.Conklin 11+2reb+4ast, T.Rolon 11+6reb+4ast, I.Alvarado 8+2reb+4ast
Freseras: J.James 17+9reb+2ast, M.Dunbar 16+2ast, T.David 14+1reb+1ast, T.Glass 12+5reb+2ast, N.Faust 12+3reb+1ast, K.York 8+3reb

Fuerza Regia - Halc.Rojos 79-65

No shocking result in a game in Monterrey where Fuerza Regia (5-0) won against Halcones Rojos (2-4) 79-65 on Friday. Fuerza Regia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones Rojos' 36. They outrebounded Halcones Rojos 45-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena) who scored 19 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 15 points and Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuerza Regia will meet Soles (#5) in the next round. Halcones Rojos will play against Dorados and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: M.Wright 19+3reb+5ast, J.Grant 13+8reb+1ast, R.Olalde 12+6reb+1ast, E.Clark 9+2reb+1ast, J.Avila 9+6reb, S.Miller 8+7reb+3ast
Halc.Rojos: M.Henry 15+2reb+1ast, Q.Green 12+1reb+2ast, A.Villanueva 11+3reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 8+3reb+4ast, J.Villanueva 7+3reb, T.Miller 6+10reb

Halc.Xalapa - Plateros 100-97

Important game to mention about took place in Xalapa. Halcones UV Xalapa (3-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Plateros (1-4) 100-97 on Friday evening. Halcones UV Xalapa made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who led the winners and scored 25 points. American-Puerto Rican forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) added 19 points and 8 assists respectively for Plateros in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Halcones UV Xalapa will play against Correcaminos (#7) in Ciudad Victoria in the next round. Plateros will play at home against Mineros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 25+1reb+3ast, E.Andujar 19+6reb+2ast, T.Bishop 14+8reb+4ast, D.Thomas 13+2reb+3ast, A.Abreu 13+2reb+7ast, J.Keenan 10+5reb+3ast
Plateros: J.Paige 24+1reb+2ast, T.Holloway 19+1reb+8ast, J.Wilson 14+12reb+2ast, D.Huertas 14+6reb+5ast, T.Jorge 12+4reb, G.Lawal 7+5reb+1ast

Mineros - Soles 82-73

Mineros used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mexicali 82-73 on Friday night. Mineros shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) who scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Reyshawn Terry (203-1984, college: UNC) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Mineros' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian-Chilean point guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-1995, college: Idaho St.) who recorded 18 points and 6 assists and the former international guard Luke Martinez (190-1990, college: Wyoming, agency: Pro Sports) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Mineros will meet Plateros (#6) in the next round. Soles will play against Fuerza Regia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: T.White 13+2reb, Z.Graham 13+2reb+1ast, R.Terry 13+5reb+1ast, C.Perry 9+6reb+2ast, B.Rivera 8+1ast, F.Hassell 7+11reb+2ast
Soles: E.Luzcando 18+2reb+6ast, L.Martinez 14+7reb+2ast, I.Aska 11+3reb, J.Friday 9+1ast, J.Febres 8+4reb+2ast, A.Smith 6+5reb+2ast

Fuerza Regia - Halc.Rojos 90-63

Rather predictable result in Monterrey where Fuerza Regia (5-0) smashed Halcones Rojos (2-4) 90-63 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena) who scored 22 points and 6 assists. His fellow American import Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuerza Regia will meet Soles (#5) in the next round. Halcones Rojos will play against Dorados and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: M.Wright 22+1reb+6ast, S.Miller 15+8reb+2ast, E.Clark 9+4reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 9+7reb+2ast, J.Avila 9+5reb+4ast, R.Olalde 8+2reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: T.Miller 19+10reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 12+6reb+3ast, J.Davis 11+7reb, M.Henry 10+5reb+2ast, Q.Green 8+2reb+1ast, N.Eastern 3+2reb+1ast



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