LNBP Round 34 of Regular Season

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 34 most important game was a victory of Dorados over 7th ranked Plateros 82-79 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import point guard Lester Medford Jr (178-1993, college: Baylor) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) replied with 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Plateros. Plateros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dorados maintains sixth position with 16-11 record. Plateros at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateros will play again at home against Dorados (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Fuerza Regia (21-6) which hosted in Monterrey 4th ranked Diablos (18-9). First ranked Fuerza Regia managed to get a 13-point victory 100-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Diablos. American-Puerto Rican Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Myles Hesson chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-6 record. Diablos at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fuerza Regia will again play against Diablos (#4) in the next round. Diablos will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Correcaminos managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the nine-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they edged twelfth-ranked Freseras in Irapuato 96-93. American players dominated the game. Kameron Hankerson notched 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Daniel Giddens did not help to save the game for Freseras. Freseras' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Correcaminos (6-21) moved-up to fifteenth place. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Mineros. Correcaminos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play again against Correcaminos (#15) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Soles beat Lobos BUAP on the road 110-103. Halc.Rojos won against Abejas on its own court 96-86. El Calor managed to outperform Panteras in Cancun 77-75. Lobos BUAP recorded a loss to Soles at home 79-88. Halc.Xalapa defeated Mineros on the opponent's court 80-72. Halc.Rojos beat Abejas in a home game 91-89. Santos lost to Astros on the road 89-93. Panteras were outscored by El Calor on its own court 61-88.
The most impressive performance of 34th round was 18 points and 11 rebounds by Edgaras Zelionis of El Calor.



Lobos BUAP - Soles 103-110

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Soles (15-13) beat 14th ranked Lobos BUAP (7-21) in Puebla 110-103 on Thursday. Soles outrebounded Lobos BUAP 40-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. American forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St.) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Soles' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 34 points (!!!) by the former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) did not help to save the game for Lobos BUAP. American guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter's) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Soles maintains eighth position with 15-13 record. Loser Lobos BUAP keeps the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lobos BUAP: K.Rodriguez 34+1reb+2ast, D.Washington 18+6reb+6ast, M.Esho 15+5reb+1ast, I.Palermo 12+3reb, J.Gamble 10+6reb, J.Fields 8+6reb
Soles: R.Pearson 20+5reb, L.Martinez 16+1reb+4ast, J.Swing 13+4reb+3ast, E.Thomas 13+8reb+1ast, J.Webster 13+6reb+3ast, K.Faried 13+12reb+2ast

Halc.Rojos - Abejas 96-86

Very expected game when 15th ranked Abejas (6-22) lost to ninth ranked Halcones Rojos (14-14) in Veracruz 86-96 on Thursday. American players dominated the game. Guard Deshawndre Washington (201, college: NM State) notched 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) did not help to save the game for Abejas. Guard Mustapha Heron (196-1997, college: St.John's) added 20 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones Rojos have an impressive five-game winning streak. Halc.Rojos maintains ninth position with 14-14 record. Abejas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: W.Yoakum 26+7reb+1ast, M.Heron 20+3reb+2ast, T.Jones 18+5reb, N.Tomsick 8+2reb+1ast, J.Lopez 5+7reb+1ast, A.Banks 4+4reb
Halc.Rojos: D.Washington 25+3reb+5ast, K.Horton 16+7reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 15+3reb+4ast, D.Jefferson 14+6reb+1ast, C.Dougherty 13+1reb, J.Andriassi 5+5reb+2ast

Panteras - El Calor 75-77

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked El Calor (13-15) edged higher ranked Panteras (17-11) in Aguascalientes 77-75 on Thursday. El Calor dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Panteras' 36. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) supported him with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by American swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) did not help to save the game for Panteras. Brazilian Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. El Calor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Panteras keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: S.Lemon 20+5reb+2ast, W.Ferreira 16+5reb+2ast, J.Martin 11+3reb+5ast, J.Bibbs 9+5reb+3ast, J.Perkins 9+4reb+5ast, R.Lenz 8+3reb
El Calor: E.Zelionis 19+11reb+1ast, A.Chidom 15+10reb, L.Guerra 11+1reb+7ast, J.Lawson 10+4reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 8+8reb+2ast, A.Goodwin 6+1reb+7ast

Lobos BUAP - Soles 79-88

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Lobos BUAP (7-21) lost to eighth ranked Soles (15-13) in Puebla 79-88 on Friday. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Lobos BUAP's 38. American forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) notched 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 24 points. Soles' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter's) did not help to save the game for Lobos BUAP. Nigerian-American power forward Maxie Esho (206-1991, college: UMass) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Soles and five Lobos BUAP players scored in double figures. Soles maintains eighth position with 15-13 record. Loser Lobos BUAP keeps the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lobos BUAP: D.Washington 16+6reb+4ast, M.Esho 13+7reb, J.Fields 11+7reb+1ast, J.Gamble 11+8reb, K.Rodriguez 11+3reb, I.Palermo 7+2reb
Soles: R.Pearson 24+3reb+1ast, M.Watkins 18+9reb+2ast, D.Hamilton 16+7reb+2ast, E.Thomas 12+2reb+2ast, L.Martinez 8+5reb+1ast, J.Webster 8+1reb

Freseras - Correcaminos 93-96

Bottom-ranked Correcaminos managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the nine-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they edged twelfth-ranked Freseras in Irapuato 96-93. Correcaminos made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Freseras turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Correcaminos made 8 blocks. American players dominated the game. Guard Kameron Hankerson (196-1998, college: Green Bay) notched 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by center Daniel Giddens (213-1997, college: Vermont) did not help to save the game for Freseras. Guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) added 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Freseras' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Correcaminos (6-21) moved-up to fifteenth place. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Mineros. Correcaminos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseras will play again against Correcaminos (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Freseras: A.Lillard 18+8reb+3ast, K.Iverson 17+8reb+1ast, D.Giddens 16+11reb+3ast, J.Wheeler 14+4reb+3ast, J.Ivey 12+6reb, P.Leal-Cruz 9+5reb+9ast
Correcaminos: K.Hankerson 25+7reb+2ast, T.Criswell 17+8reb+1ast, T.Hankerson 15+7reb+7ast, M.Hernandez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Parks 8+5ast, K.Rodriguez 7

Mineros - Halc.Xalapa 72-80

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (19-8) defeated 12th ranked Mineros (10-17) in Zacatecas 80-72 on Friday. American-Georgian guard Thad McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) notched 19 points to lead the effort and Jamaican-American guard Sek Henry (193-1987, college: Nebraska) supported him with 15 points. Even 20 points and 5 assists by Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (191-1995, college: N.Colorado) did not help to save the game for Mineros. South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) added 9 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halc.Xalapa moved-up to third place. Mineros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mineros will play against Halc.Xalapa (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mineros: A.Spight 20+3reb+5ast, J.Pacheco 13+2reb+4ast, A.Majok 9+9reb+2ast, D.Tucker 8+6reb+1ast, K.Stone 6+2reb+1ast, A.Kappos 5+1reb
Halc.Xalapa: T.McFadden 19+1reb+3ast, S.Henry 15+3ast, J.Camacho 12+3reb, A.Elsener 9+7reb+1ast, N.Jovanovic 6+4reb, P.Stoll 5+3reb+2ast

Plateros - Dorados 79-82

Round 34 most important game was a victory of Dorados over 7th ranked Plateros 82-79 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import point guard Lester Medford Jr (178-1993, college: Baylor) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) replied with 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Plateros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Plateros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dorados maintains sixth position with 16-11 record. Plateros at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Plateros will play again at home against Dorados (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Plateros: A.Matias 20+1reb, D.Collier 13+4reb+1ast, M.Bryson 12+5reb+3ast, D.McClenton 10+9reb, C.Harvey 7+1reb+1ast, J.Martinez 6+4reb
Dorados: C.Mitchell 19+8reb, F.Giorgetti 15+4reb+2ast, D.Conger 12+4reb+3ast, B.Washington 10+5reb, D.Cubillan 10+3reb+1ast, L.Medford Jr. 9+5reb+8ast

Fuerza Regia - Diablos 100-87

An interesting game for Fuerza Regia (21-6) which hosted in Monterrey 4th ranked Diablos (18-9). First ranked Fuerza Regia managed to get a 13-point victory 100-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Diablos. Fuerza Regia forced 19 Diablos turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American-Puerto Rican Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and British forward Myles Hesson (198-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) scored 25 points. Defending champion maintains first position with 21-6 record. Diablos at the other side keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Fuerza Regia will again play against Diablos (#4) in the next round. Diablos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Diablos: L.Gonzalez 25, J.Ibarra 18+13reb+2ast, A.Holmes 15+3reb+4ast, G.Bonilla 7+3reb+2ast, M.Smith 6+4reb+6ast, D.Giron 6+2reb+2ast
Fuerza Regia: J.Paige 29+7reb+5ast, M.Hesson 20+9reb+1ast, L.Faggiano 13+2reb+4ast, J.Adaway 13+7reb, W.Langston 13+10reb+7ast, J.Grant 7+1reb

Halc.Rojos - Abejas 91-89

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Abejas (6-22) were edged by ninth ranked Halcones Rojos (14-14) in Veracruz 91-89 on Friday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Halc.Rojos made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Puerto Rican point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 27 points to lead the effort and American guard Deshawndre Washington (201, college: NM State) supported him with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Even 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Alahjan Banks did not help to save the game for Abejas. American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Halc.Rojos and five Abejas players scored in double figures. Halcones Rojos have an impressive five-game winning streak. Halc.Rojos maintains ninth position with 14-14 record. Abejas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: M.Heron 15+2reb, A.Banks 14+8reb+4ast, T.Nuno 12+6reb, T.Jones 11+8reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 11+2reb+1ast, J.Contreras 9+1reb
Halc.Rojos: I.Gandia-Rosa 27+2reb+3ast, D.Washington 23+5reb+3ast, K.Horton 11+12reb+1ast, D.Jefferson 10+8reb+3ast, C.Dougherty 7+2reb+1ast, M.Blackmon 6

Astros - Santos 93-89

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Astros (20-7) beat 11th ranked Santos (12-15) in Guadalajara 93-89 on Friday. However just four-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 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 7 blocks. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by American-Puerto Rican point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) did not help to save the game for Santos. Puerto Rican point guard Matthew Lee (183-1999, college: Missouri St.) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Four Astros and five Santos players scored in double figures. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 20-7 record behind leader Fuerza Regia. Santos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Astros will again meet at home Santos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santos: R.Christmas 19+6reb, M.Lee 18+6reb+3ast, T.Larrier 15+8reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 13+5reb+10ast, M.Kegler 12+8reb, A.Demir 6+1reb+2ast
Astros: J.Loveridge 20+3reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 13+9reb+3ast, L.N'Guessan 13+3reb, T.McCallum 12+4reb+2ast, M.Andriassi 12+2reb+1ast, M.McKinney 11+3reb+8ast

Panteras - El Calor 61-88

There was an upset when higher ranked Panteras (17-11) were smashed by eleventh ranked El Calor (13-15) in Aguascalientes 88-61 on Friday. El Calor forced 20 Panteras turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) supported him with 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by American swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) did not help to save the game for Panteras. His fellow American import point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) added 14 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. El Calor have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Panteras keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: S.Lemon 14+2reb+3ast, J.Martin 14+3reb, G.Ricks 8+3reb+3ast, I.Montano 7+1reb+1ast, W.Ferreira 6+3reb, J.De La Serna 5+3reb+1ast
El Calor: E.Zelionis 18+11reb, J.Zamora 18+3reb+2ast, A.Goodwin 17+3reb+7ast, M.Fernandez 12+4reb+4ast, A.Chidom 9+1reb+1ast, J.Lawson 7+3reb+1ast