LNBP Round 4 (Regular Season): Fuerza Regia lose to El Calor

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in LNBP, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fuerza Regia (3-1) recorded its first loss in Monterrey on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked El Calor (1-3) 82-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. El Calor made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Argentinian swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) produced 23 points (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Calor left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fuerza Regia at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Dorados and Mineros. El Calor is looking forward to face higher ranked Mineros (#5) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Freseros in Irapuato and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was between sixth ranked Dorados and 5th ranked Gambusinos where Dorados (3-1) crushed Gambusinos (2-2) on the road with 19-point difference 83-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gambusinos. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Charles Mitchell contributed with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds for Gambusinos. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados moved-up to third place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Mineros. Gambusinos at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Halc.Xalapa. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play on the road against Santos (#14) in San Luis Potosi and hope to get back on the winning track.
Undefeated leader Diablos delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Freseras (1-3) 123-80. Worth to mention a quality performance of Alphonso Anderson who helped to win the game recording 25 points. At the losing side Harrison Butler responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Diablos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Freseros lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Diablos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play against Fuerza Regia (#4) and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 4 El Calor was crushed by Fuerza Regia in Monterrey 95-74. Diablos smashed Freseros at home 122-66.
The best stats of 4th round was 18 points and 5 assists by Michael Smith of Diablos.



Fuerza Regia - El Calor 95-74

There was no surprise in Monterrey where 13th ranked El Calor (1-3) was crushed by second ranked Fuerza Regia (3-1) 95-74 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 4 assists and Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) who added 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) responded with 9 points and 6 assists and American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) scored 12 points and 4 assists. 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 three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Fuerza Regia went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Dorados and Mineros. El Calor lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Fuerza Regia will meet Freseros (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. El Calor will play against Mineros and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fuerza Regia: A.Parker 17, A.Holmes 14+1reb+2ast, W.Langston 14+3ast, S.Shorter 12+4reb+4ast, S.Bamforth 12+5reb+3ast, L.Sullivan 12+7reb
El Calor: M.Fernandez 12+1reb+2ast, J.Ivey 12+2reb+4ast, G.DeVaughn 10+3reb+2ast, J.Camacho 9+4reb+6ast, R.Delgado 9+4reb+1ast, L.Faggiano 8+3reb+4ast

Diablos - Freseros 123-80

Undefeated leader Diablos delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Freseras (1-3) 123-80. Diablos made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Diablos outrebounded Freseros 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Diablos looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Freseros' players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and the other American import guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side American guard Harrison Butler (196, college: SUU) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and American-Haitian guard Derric Jean (188-1997, college: La Tech, agency: BIG) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Five Diablos and four Freseros 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. Diablos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Freseros lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Diablos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play against Fuerza Regia (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Diablos: A.Anderson 25+1reb+1ast, M.Smith 18+3reb+1ast, M.Carrera 15+4reb+2ast, J.Cruz 14+5reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 10+1reb+7ast, D.Brite 10+3reb+5ast
Freseros: H.Butler 16+5reb+1ast, D.Jean 14+1reb+4ast, L.Garcia 11+3reb, M.Lukic 11+1reb, J.Harris 10+5reb, M.Miller 8+4reb+1ast

Gambusinos - Dorados 64-83

Another exciting game was between sixth ranked Dorados and 5th ranked Gambusinos where Dorados (3-1) crushed Gambusinos (2-2) on the road with 19-point difference 83-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gambusinos. Dorados made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Gambusinos 45-26 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Dorados players scored in double figures. American guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Gambusinos. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dorados moved-up to third place, which they share with Fuerza Regia and Mineros. Gambusinos at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Halc.Xalapa. Dorados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play on the road against Santos (#14) in San Luis Potosi and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dorados: T.Johnson 13+10reb+2ast, J.Estrada 13+1reb+1ast, J.Gray 12+2reb+3ast, K.Hasbrouck 11+4reb+5ast, E.Clarance 11+5reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 11+10reb
Gambusinos: A.Gilder 18+5reb, K.Feagin 12+1reb+2ast, T.Robinson 9+6reb, J.Narcis 9+5reb+2ast, B.Jackson 5+1reb+2ast, M.Burns 5+1reb+3ast

Fuerza Regia - El Calor 75-82

Fuerza Regia (3-1) recorded its first loss in Monterrey on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked El Calor (1-3) 82-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Fuerza Regia. El Calor made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Argentinian swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) produced 23 points (made all of his seven free throws) and American forward Lewis Sullivan (201-1995, college: UAB, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Calor left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fuerza Regia at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Dorados and Mineros. El Calor is looking forward to face higher ranked Mineros (#5) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Freseros in Irapuato and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
El Calor: M.Fernandez 18+7reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 15+3reb, J.Ivey 10+6reb+4ast, M.Toppin 9+4reb+1ast, G.DeVaughn 7+6reb, L.Faggiano 6+3reb+3ast
Fuerza Regia: S.Bamforth 23+4reb+2ast, L.Sullivan 14+7reb+2ast, A.Holmes 11+1reb+2ast, W.Langston 9+6reb, A.Parker 5+1reb, S.Shorter 5+5reb+4ast

Diablos - Freseros 122-66

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Diablos (4-0) smashed at home 9th ranked Freseras (1-3) 122-66 on Sunday. Diablos shot 64.4 percent from the field. Diablos outrebounded Freseros 37-24 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diablos shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Freseros' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) who added 19 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American guard Harrison Butler (196, college: SUU) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds and Serbian guard Marko Lukic (201-1999, college: Denver) scored 14 points. Four Diablos and five Freseros players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Diablos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Freseros lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Diablos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Freseros will play against Fuerza Regia (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Diablos: A.Anderson 19+2reb+4ast, M.Smith 18+3reb+5ast, J.Cruz 13+1reb+2ast, D.Smith 13+2reb+7ast, L.Andriassi 11+1reb+3ast, M.Carrera 10+2reb+2ast
Freseros: M.Lukic 14+4reb+3ast, M.Miller 13+3reb+2ast, H.Butler 11+9reb+2ast, D.Jean 10+1reb+5ast, J.Harris 10+3reb, C.Gutierrez 4+3reb+3ast