LNBP Round 6: Santos keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Santos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Santos defeated their close opponent Astros in San Luis Potosi 104-87. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santos shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 52.9 percentage. American-Puerto Rican point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Diego Willis (193-1999, college: SF Austin) chipped in 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Santos' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas, agency: BMS Sport Agency) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Defending champion Astros keep the second place with three games lost. Astros will play next round against Halcones Rojos trying to get back on the winning streak. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Libertadores (7-5) recorded its fifth loss in Queretaro. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Mineros (6-6) 98-89. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Chris Perry supported him with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mineros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 25 points and 4 assists by guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. Mineros moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Libertadores at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. Mineros will play against Abejas (#3) in Guanajuato in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Veracruz between Panteras and Halcones Rojos. Fourth ranked Panteras (6-6) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Halcones Rojos (6-6). Panteras managed to escape with a 2-point win 62-60 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Halcones Rojos. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Brian Conklin who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Michael Henry who recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Halcones Rojos. Panteras will meet at home Soles (#6) in the next round. Halcones Rojos will play against the league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Panteras lost to Halc.Rojos on the opponent's court 76-84. Abejas outscored Halc.Xalapa in a home game 98-74. Fuerza Regia managed to beat Correcaminos on the road 95-79. Soles were defeated by Freseras on its own court 86-89. Mineros were beaten by Libertadores in Queretaro 94-80. Plateros won against Dorados at home 82-73. Fuerza Regia managed to outperform Correcaminos on the opponent's court 92-74. Abejas rolled over Halc.Xalapa in a home game 95-75. Dorados defeated Plateros on the road 79-75. Soles beat Freseras on its own court 87-69.



Halc.Rojos - Panteras 84-76

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Veracruz where one of their biggest challengers Panteras (6-6) were defeated by fifth ranked Halcones Rojos (6-6) 84-76 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Alejandro Villanueva (199-1993) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. Halcones Rojos' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) who recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and the former international Fabian Jaimes (198-1992) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Halcones Rojos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Panteras. Panteras lost third consecutive game. Halcones Rojos will meet league's second-placed Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras will play against Soles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Rojos: T.Miller 26+12reb, A.Villanueva 19+5reb+1ast, M.Henry 14+3reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 12+4reb+4ast, E.Crawford 4+4reb+1ast, Q.Green 4+5reb+9ast
Panteras: T.Rolon 23+9reb+9ast, S.Williams 10+2reb+1ast, A.Matias 9+5reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 8+7reb+1ast, B.Conklin 7+1reb, C.Negron 6+5reb

Abejas - Halc.Xalapa 98-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where fourth ranked Abejas (8-4) smashed one of their biggest challengers Halcones UV Xalapa (8-4) 98-74 on Sunday. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Halcones UV Xalapa's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Cody Demps (193-1993, college: Sacramento St.) who scored 20 points and 7 assists. Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Jose Estrada (190-1994) who recorded 22 points and the former international power forward Edgar Garibay (208-1990, college: LBSU) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Abejas moved-up to third place, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Abejas will meet Mineros (#6) in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Kappos 22+1reb+2ast, C.Demps 20+4reb+7ast, A.Elsener 16+8reb+1ast, C.Juan 12+3reb+4ast, W.Langston 9+5reb+3ast, M.Cummings 9+4reb
Halc.Xalapa: J.Estrada 22+3reb+2ast, E.Garibay 15+5reb, R.Delgado 10+3reb+1ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 8+8reb+1ast, A.Abreu 7+2reb+3ast, J.Keenan 6+4reb

Correcaminos - Fuerza Regia 79-95

Not a big story in a game in Ciudad Victoria where 7th ranked Correcaminos (1-11) were defeated by first ranked Fuerza Regia (11-1) 95-79 on Sunday. Fuerza Regia dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 36. They outrebounded Correcaminos 40-25 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) who scored 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-1985) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) added 21 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Fuerza Regia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Correcaminos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Freseras. Fuerza Regia will meet at home league's second-placed Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: S.Miller 26+7reb+2ast, P.Stoll 15+3reb+4ast, E.Clark 13+4reb, M.Wright 12+5reb+3ast, D.Bejarano 8+6reb, L.Faggiano 4+1reb+1ast
Correcaminos: I.Cruz 21+2reb+1ast, J.Franca 18+10reb+2ast, E.Giron 12+1reb+1ast, G.Vazquez 9+3reb, M.Ramirez 8+2reb+6ast, J.Zesati 6+3reb+2ast

Soles - Freseras 86-89

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Mexicali where seventh ranked Freseras (1-11) edged 6th ranked Soles (4-8) 89-86 on Sunday. Freseras made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Soles outrebounded Freseras 36-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) who scored 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American-Jamaican forward Joel James (208-1994, college: UNC) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican Donte Clark who recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican forward Ivan Aska (201-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Soles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Freseras maintains seventh position with 1-11 record, which they share with Correcaminos. Loser Soles dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Plateros. Freseras will meet at home higher ranked Plateros (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Soles will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Freseras: N.Faust 40+6reb, J.James 15+6reb+1ast, A.Lillard 10+1reb+4ast, A.Solares 8+4reb, M.Dunbar 6+3reb+2ast, M.Hernandez 5+2reb+1ast
Soles: I.Aska 23+7reb+1ast, C.Donte 17+9reb+7ast, J.Febres 14+1ast, A.Smith 9+5reb+1ast, J.Carter 8+6reb+3ast, E.Luzcando 7+5reb+4ast

Libertadores - Mineros 94-80

Everything could happen in Queretaro at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Libertadores and 6th ranked Mineros had identical 6-5 record. This time Libertadores used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Zacatecas 94-80 on Sunday night. Libertadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) who scored 28 points. American-DR Congolese center Emmanuel Wembi (205-1997, college: Lenoir-Rhyne) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Libertadores went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Mineros dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Libertadores will meet league's leader Fuerza Regia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mineros will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Libertadores: B.Boatwright 28+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 12+3reb+1ast, A.Holmes 12+1reb+2ast, S.Spencer 11+1reb+2ast, J.Quintana 9+3reb+3ast, E.Wembi 9+6reb+4ast
Mineros: C.Perry 21+12reb+3ast, D.Wright 18+3reb+2ast, S.Hogan 11+3reb+2ast, T.White 7+1reb+2ast, K.Meyer 6+2reb, A.Jackson 5+3reb+1ast

Plateros - Dorados 82-73

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Fresnillo where fifth ranked Plateros (4-8) won against 4th ranked Dorados (6-6) 82-73 on Sunday. Plateros made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) who scored 22 points and 8 assists. Forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jett Speelman (201-1994, college: Denison) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Thomas Gipson (202-1993, college: Kansas St.) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Plateros maintains fifth position with 4-8 record, which they share with Soles. Loser Dorados dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Plateros will meet Freseras (#7) in the next round. Dorados will play against Correcaminos (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Plateros: T.Holloway 22+3reb+8ast, D.Huertas 15+1reb, J.Reese V 10+6reb+2ast, I.Avalos 9+6reb, D.Giron 8+5reb+4ast, J.Wilson 8+7reb+4ast
Dorados: J.Speelman 12+7reb+1ast, T.Gipson 12+5reb+1ast, M.McKinney 12+3reb+2ast, C.Thomas 8+4reb+5ast, K.Sherrill 8+1reb+2ast, E.Thompson 8+8reb

Correcaminos - Fuerza Regia 74-92

Very expected game in Ciudad Victoria where 7th ranked Correcaminos (1-11) were defeated by first ranked Fuerza Regia (11-1) 92-74 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who scored 19 points. The other American import Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who recorded 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American forward Vance Johnson (204-1997, college: Milwaukee) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Fuerza Regia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Correcaminos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Freseras. Fuerza Regia will meet at home league's second-placed Libertadores in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Correcaminos will play against Dorados (#4) in Chihuahua and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: E.Clark 19+1reb+1ast, S.Miller 13+5reb, M.Wright 12+2ast, G.Giron 12+5reb, P.Stoll 9+2reb+4ast, P.Arroyo 8+1reb
Correcaminos: J.Franca 22+8reb+3ast, V.Johnson 15+9reb+1ast, J.Zesati 9+4reb+7ast, G.Vazquez 9+1reb, I.Cruz 8+3reb+2ast, E.Giron 5+2ast

Abejas - Halc.Xalapa 95-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where fourth ranked Abejas (8-4) smashed one of their biggest challengers Halcones UV Xalapa (8-4) 95-75 on Monday. Abejas forced 19 Halcones UV Xalapa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Halcones UV Xalapa's players. The best player for the winners was Argentinian forward Alexis Elsener (195-1988, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American-Canadian Alexander Kappos (208-1997, college: Dalhousie) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Abejas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who recorded 19 points and 4 assists and international center Jose Israel-Gutierrez (206-1993) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Abejas moved-up to third place, which they share with Halc.Xalapa. Abejas will meet Mineros (#6) in the next round. Halcones UV Xalapa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Abejas: A.Elsener 24+5reb+7ast, M.Cummings 16+3reb+3ast, A.Kappos 16+5reb+1ast, C.Demps 11+3reb+2ast, D.Cubillan 8+3ast, T.Nuno 7+2reb+3ast
Halc.Xalapa: S.Johnson 19+4reb+4ast, J.Israel-Gutierrez 17+8reb, A.Abreu 13+5reb+4ast, J.Estrada 13+4reb+2ast, J.Keenan 6+6reb, R.Martinez 5+3reb+2ast

Halc.Rojos - Panteras 60-62

A very close game took place in Veracruz between Panteras and Halcones Rojos. Fourth ranked Panteras (6-6) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Halcones Rojos (6-6). Panteras managed to escape with a 2-point win 62-60 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Halcones Rojos. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Brian Conklin (201-1989, college: St.Louis) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 6 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) added 17 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Four Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. Panteras moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Halcones Rojos. Panteras will meet at home Soles (#6) in the next round. Halcones Rojos will play against the league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panteras: A.Matias 13+2reb, B.Conklin 13+7reb+2ast, F.Jaimes 9+4reb+1ast, G.Ricks 9+4reb+1ast, T.Rolon 6+7reb+3ast, J.Martin 6+2reb+2ast
Halc.Rojos: Q.Green 17+3reb+4ast, M.Henry 14+6reb+7ast, I.Hamilton 13+3reb, T.Miller 11+9reb, J.Davis 3+3reb+1ast, A.Villanueva 2+7reb

Plateros - Dorados 75-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Plateros' (4-8) home loss to fourth ranked Dorados (6-6) 75-79 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Jett Speelman (201-1994, college: Denison) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward Gani Lawal (206-1988, college: Georgia Tech) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) added 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Plateros players scored in double figures. Dorados moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Plateros keep the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Soles. Dorados will meet at home Correcaminos (#7) in the next round. Plateros will play against Freseras in Irapuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dorados: A.Castillo 21+7reb+1ast, J.Speelman 21+5reb+1ast, C.Thomas 11+5reb+6ast, M.McKinney 8+1ast, E.Thompson 7+17reb+1ast, T.Gipson 5+2reb
Plateros: D.Huertas 19+5reb, J.Wilson 15+12reb+5ast, G.Lawal 14+19reb, T.Holloway 10+4reb+4ast, T.Jorge 6+3ast, J.Reese V 6+4reb+2ast

Libertadores - Mineros 89-98

Leading Libertadores (7-5) recorded its fifth loss in Queretaro. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Mineros (6-6) 98-89. Mineros outrebounded Libertadores 44-24 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) supported him with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. Mineros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 25 points and 4 assists by guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. Guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) added 17 points. Mineros moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Libertadores at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. Mineros will play against Abejas (#3) in Guanajuato in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: D.Wright 24+13reb+4ast, S.Hogan 18+4reb+5ast, C.Perry 16+11reb+1ast, Z.Graham 11+2reb, F.Hassell 9+5reb, T.White 6+4reb+2ast
Libertadores: A.Holmes 25+2reb+4ast, B.Frazier 17+2reb+3ast, M.Henry 14+2reb+1ast, J.Quintana 9+2reb+2ast, B.Boatwright 8+3reb+1ast, E.Wembi 8+4reb+4ast

Soles - Freseras 87-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Soles' (4-8) home victory over 7th ranked Freseras (1-11) 87-69 on Monday. Soles made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Dominican Donte Clark who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Panamanian-American center Javier Carter (203-1991, college: USA, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) who recorded 17 points and American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) added 11 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soles moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Plateros. Loser Freseras keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Soles will meet higher ranked Panteras (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Freseras will play against Plateros (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: C.Donte 19+8reb+7ast, J.Carter 14+8reb, A.Smith 13+7reb, E.Luzcando 13+1reb+4ast, V.Alvarez 11+1ast, I.Aska 10+2reb+5ast
Freseras: M.Hernandez 17+1reb, N.Faust 11+4reb+1ast, M.Dunbar 9+2reb+1ast, M.Crawford 7+3reb, A.Solares 6+3reb+1ast, T.David 5+1reb+4ast

Santos - Astros 104-87

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Santos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Santos defeated their close opponent Astros in San Luis Potosi 104-87. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santos shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 52.9 percentage. American-Puerto Rican point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Diego Willis (193-1999, college: SF Austin) chipped in 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Santos' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas, agency: BMS Sport Agency) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Defending champion Astros keep the second place with three games lost. Astros will play next round against Halcones Rojos trying to get back on the winning streak. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Santos: T.Fernandez 21+5reb+5ast, D.Willis 21+3reb, A.Henriquez 19+2reb+2ast, J.Erazo 13+4reb+3ast, D.Soto 11+4reb+1ast, O.De Haro 7+4reb+2ast
Astros: L.Vick 17+5reb, M.Andriassi 15+3ast, J.Loveridge 14+1reb+3ast, E.Thomas 12+8reb, J.Ledbetter 10+3reb+5ast, B.De Bisschop 10+7reb+1ast