LNBP Round 10 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 10 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Plateros (4-3) to fourth ranked Mineros (5-2) 76-70. It was a great shooting night for Mineros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. American forward Adonis Thomas (197-1993, college: Memphis, agency: Slash Sports) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Diablos. Plateros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateros will play again at home against Mineros (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cancun. 3rd ranked host El Calor (4-3) lost to second ranked Astros (5-1) 99-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of El Calor. American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 assists to lead the effort and Ruan Masques supported him with 27 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Astros' coach Leandro Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) did not help to save the game for El Calor. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-1 record behind leader Fuerza Regia. El Calor at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Calor will play again at home against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LNBP top team - Fuerza Regia (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Correcaminos (1-6) in Ciudad Victoria 97-69. Jhonathan Dunn fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Kameron Hankerson produced 20 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. Fuerza Regia have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-1 record. Correcaminos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Soles. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again against the league's leader Fuerza Regia (#1) and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Diablos won against Freseras on the opponent's court 115-105. Soles unfortunately lost to Santos in a home game 74-82. Winless Abejas recorded a loss to Halc.Xalapa on the road 84-86. Dorados defeated Halc.Rojos on its own court 95-80. Lobos BUAP was beaten by Panteras in Aguascalientes 87-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 8 rebounds by Stedmon Lemon of Panteras.



Correcaminos - Fuerza Regia 69-97

LNBP top team - Fuerza Regia (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Correcaminos (1-6) in Ciudad Victoria 97-69. Fuerza Regia shot 61.7 percent from the field. Fuerza Regia outrebounded Correcaminos 35-23 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized American point guard Jhonathan Dunn (193-1998, college: S.Nazarene) fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Micah Speight (178-1998, college: S.Nazarene) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. American Kameron Hankerson (196-1998, college: Green Bay) produced 20 points and swingman Manuel Hernandez (193-1991) added 16 points respectively 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. Fuerza Regia have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-1 record. Correcaminos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Soles. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play again against the league's leader Fuerza Regia (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: J.Dunn 25+5reb+2ast, M.Speight 15+7reb+3ast, J.Machado 14+3reb+1ast, D.Bejarano 8, K.Ray 8+3reb+2ast, L.Faggiano 8+1reb+1ast
Correcaminos: K.Hankerson 20+3reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 16+2reb+1ast, L.Elmore 10+5reb, R.Miller 7+1ast, S.Randolph 6+2reb+1ast, A.Singleton 5+5reb+4ast

El Calor - Astros 89-99

The game between Top Four teams took place in Cancun. 3rd ranked host El Calor (4-3) lost to second ranked Astros (5-1) 99-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of El Calor. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to El Calor's 32. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 assists to lead the effort and Ruan Masques supported him with 27 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Astros' coach Leandro Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) did not help to save the game for El Calor. Argentinian point guard Luciano Guerra (184-1997) added 21 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-1 record behind leader Fuerza Regia. El Calor at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Calor will play again at home against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Astros: R.Masques 27+11reb+1ast, C.Sanders 21+3reb+15ast, T.McCallum 18+3reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 11+4reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 8+2reb+2ast, L.N'Guessan 7+4reb
El Calor: L.Guerra 21+2reb+4ast, A.Chidom 20+5reb+3ast, T.Gaskins 15+1reb+6ast, J.Lawson 12+2reb+1ast, A.Walker 8+7reb, M.Fernandez 6+5reb+1ast

Freseras - Diablos 105-115

Very expected game in Irapuato where 12th ranked Freseras (1-4) were defeated by fourth ranked Diablos (5-2) 115-105 on Tuesday. Diablos dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Freseras' 46 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) fired 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Diablos' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) added 25 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Freseras players scored in double figures. Diablos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Freseras keep the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Halc.Rojos. Diablos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play again against Diablos (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Diablos: A.Holmes 36+7reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 22+11reb+1ast, M.Smith 14+1reb, L.Gonzalez 10+2reb+3ast, C.Williams 9+8reb+2ast, G.Bonilla 7+8reb+3ast
Freseras: J.Ivey 37+3reb+4ast, A.Tarke 25+16reb+2ast, D.Giddens 14+6reb+2ast, A.Lillard 13+5reb+4ast, J.Wheeler 10+4reb+9ast, S.Jones 6+3reb

Soles - Santos 74-82

Rather predictable result in Mexicali where tenth ranked Santos (4-3) defeated 14th ranked Soles (1-6) 82-74 on Tuesday. American center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St., agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) chipped in 15 points. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Santos' coach Hector Porrata used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Jordan Swing (198-1990, college: UAB) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Santos moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Soles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Santos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Soles will play again against Santos (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santos: K.Allen 24+10reb, L.Bearden 15+2reb+2ast, T.Fernandez 15+2reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 11+5reb+2ast, M.Kegler 7+7reb+1ast, J.Walker 4
Soles: J.Swing 22+6reb+2ast, J.Webster 11+6ast, R.Pearson 10+6reb, R.Lynch 8+6reb+1ast, W.Austin 8+9reb, G.Williams 6+2reb+2ast

Halc.Xalapa - Abejas 86-84

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Abejas (0-5) were edged on the road by eleventh ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (3-1) 86-84 on Tuesday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Halc.Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) fired 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) chipped in 14 points. Four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Mustapha Heron (196-1997, college: St.John's) produced 25 points and Alahjan Banks added 15 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Halcones UV Xalapa have a solid three-game winning streak. Halc.Xalapa moved-up to tenth place. Loser Abejas still closes the standings with five games lost. Halc.Xalapa will again meet at home bottom-ranked Abejas (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Abejas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: G.Giron 14+4reb+2ast, J.Glynn 14+6reb+6ast, S.Henry 13+4reb+2ast, C.Hannah 13+2reb+4ast, T.McFadden 9+3reb+1ast, A.Elsener 8+2reb+1ast
Abejas: M.Heron 25+2reb, A.Banks 15+4reb+7ast, T.Jones 12+7reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 10+1ast, T.Nuno 9+5reb+2ast, N.Johnson 8+1reb+2ast

Dorados - Halc.Rojos 95-80

Everything went according to plan in Chihuahua where seventh ranked Dorados (4-3) beat 13th ranked Halcones Rojos (1-4) 95-80 on Tuesday. Dorados dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones Rojos' 30 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Dorados looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian forward Franco Giorgetti (203-1992) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Four Dorados players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican guard Eric Ayala (198-1999, college: Maryland) produced 20 points and 4 assists and American point guard Justin Dentmon (183-1985, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Halc.Rojos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with Freseras. Dorados will meet at home Halc.Rojos (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Halc.Rojos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dorados: D.Conger 18+2reb+2ast, F.Giorgetti 17+7reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 15+10reb+5ast, E.Clarance 11+3ast, L.Medford Jr. 9+3reb+8ast, N.Opoku 9+3reb
Halc.Rojos: E.Ayala 20+4reb+4ast, J.Dentmon 16+1reb+3ast, I.Diogu 8+3reb+3ast, J.Ogunyemi 8+6reb+1ast, C.Dougherty 6+2reb+3ast, D.Barnes 5+3reb+1ast

Plateros - Mineros 70-76

The most interesting game of round 10 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Plateros (4-3) to fourth ranked Mineros (5-2) 76-70. It was a great shooting night for Mineros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. American forward Adonis Thomas (197-1993, college: Memphis, agency: Slash Sports) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points and Nigerian-American forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-1995, college: Colorado St.) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Diablos. Plateros lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateros will play again at home against Mineros (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: A.Thomas 19+6reb+1ast, L.Thomas 10+6reb, D.Bracey 10+6reb+6ast, B.Nazione 10+2reb+1ast, M.Curry 8+3reb+5ast, E.Wembi 6+2reb+1ast
Plateros: K.Alexander 14+4reb+1ast, E.Omogbo 12+5reb, T.White 11+2ast, C.Harvey 8+4reb+4ast, M.Bryson 8+5reb+3ast, F.Vazquez 7+4reb+4ast

Panteras - Lobos BUAP 87-82

Everything could happen in Aguascalientes at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Panteras and 10th ranked Lobos BUAP had identical 3-3 record. This time Panteras used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Puebla 87-82 on Tuesday night. American swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Gary Ricks (185-1991, college: Drake) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. The former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) produced 18 points and 4 assists and American power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Panteras (4-3) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Lobos BUAP dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. Panteras will again meet at home Lobos BUAP (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Lobos BUAP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: G.Ricks 17+5reb+2ast, S.Lemon 16+8reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 15+5reb+1ast, J.Bibbs 12+4reb+1ast, J.Perkins 10+2reb+2ast, J.Martin 6+2reb+7ast
Lobos BUAP: K.Rodriguez 18+3reb+4ast, J.Keenan 18+6reb, J.Goldwire 13+6reb+2ast, M.Esho 11+5reb, G.Vazquez 7+1reb, I.Palermo 6+3reb+3ast