LNBP Round 13 (Regular Season): Santos win their first game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Santos can celebrate finally their first win this season after 11 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Abejas (3-7) 90-75 on Friday. Santos outrebounded Abejas 49-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. American guard Jaire Grayer (196-1996, college: TCU) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds. Croatian-American point guard Nikolas Tomsick (185-1991, college: Fort Lewis) produced 22 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santos maintains fourteenth place with 1-11 record. Abejas at the other side keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Mineros (11-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Gambusinos (5-9). Mineros managed to secure a 4-point victory 104-100. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Romeao Ferguson contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for Gambusinos. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mineros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Gambusinos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Mineros (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Cancun between El Calor and Panteras. Ninth ranked El Calor (4-8) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Panteras (5-7). El Calor managed to escape with a 3-point win 96-93 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. Malik Toppin stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Erik Thomas responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Despite that victory El Calor went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Panteras keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Panteras were defeated by El Calor in Cancun 80-74. Bottom-ranked Santos were beaten by Abejas at home 87-91. Astros won against Freseros on the opponent's court 82-66. Correcaminos unfortunately lost to Halc.Xalapa in a home game 82-98. Astros rolled over Freseros on the road 102-82.



El Calor - Panteras 80-74

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Cancun where 8th ranked Panteras (5-7) were defeated by ninth ranked El Calor (4-8) 80-74 on Thursday. American center Malik Toppin (206-1997, college: Salem) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import Max Landis (188-1993, college: PFW, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Toppin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Panteras' coach Pascal Meurs rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory El Calor went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Panteras keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: E.Thomas 22+8reb+2ast, S.Barro 16+6reb+1ast, T.White 12+4reb+2ast, V.Iwuakor 7+7reb, T.Brown 7+3reb+2ast, N.Hoover 3+1ast
El Calor: M.Toppin 22+9reb, J.Ivey 17+5reb+3ast, M.Landis 17+4reb+5ast, H.Guillent 9+1reb+6ast, J.Loveridge 5+1reb, L.Faggiano 4+1reb+3ast

Santos - Abejas 87-91

No shocking result in a game in San Luis Potosi where eleventh ranked Abejas (3-7) defeated bottom-ranked Santos (1-11) 91-87 on Thursday. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Puerto Rican guard Joseph Rivera (190-1993) chipped in 13 points and 9 assists. At the losing side American guard Jaire Grayer (196-1996, college: TCU) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Abejas maintains eleventh place with 3-7 record. Santos lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santos: J.Grayer 22+6reb+1ast, M.Bell 15+7reb+2ast, J.Erazo 13+2reb+3ast, J.Nurse 9+8reb, D.Gonzalez 7+2reb+5ast, A.Peralta 7+5reb
Abejas: D.Quinn 27+5reb+2ast, Q.Greenaway 14+8reb+1ast, J.Rivera 13+3reb+9ast, J.Kosakowski 9+3reb, N.Tomsick 7+3ast, D.Soto 6+1reb+3ast

Freseros - Astros 66-82

Very expected game in Irapuato where 13th ranked Freseras (3-9) were defeated by fifth ranked Astros (8-1) 82-66 on Thursday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Freseras' 38. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) stepped up and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Wesley Gordon (205-1994, college: Colorado) chipped in 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Astros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Puerto Rican center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 8-1 record. Freseros lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Freseros: A.Gordon 22+6reb+2ast, B.Boyd 12+6reb+7ast, D.Brodie 8+9reb+1ast, J.Moorman II 7+4reb, M.Lukic 7+4reb+2ast, H.Butler 4+4reb+2ast
Astros: C.Lewis 26+5reb+4ast, H.Hart 15+6reb+2ast, W.Gordon 12+11reb+5ast, A.Chaney 10+3reb+3ast, D.Upson 10+6reb, R.Mendoza 7+3reb+5ast

El Calor - Panteras 96-93

A very close game took place in Cancun between El Calor and Panteras. Ninth ranked El Calor (4-8) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Panteras (5-7). El Calor managed to escape with a 3-point win 96-93 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Panteras. El Calor looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Malik Toppin (206-1997, college: Salem) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import Max Landis (188-1993, college: PFW, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 21 points. Toppin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the losing side Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory El Calor went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Panteras keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: T.Brown 20+5reb+3ast, E.Thomas 18+14reb+1ast, S.Lemon 14+1ast, J.Martin 13+4reb+5ast, V.Iwuakor 8+13reb+1ast, T.White 8+2reb
El Calor: M.Landis 21+2reb+3ast, M.Toppin 19+15reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 11+2reb+1ast, J.Ivey 11+5reb+2ast, H.Guillent 11+6reb+8ast, G.DeVaughn 9+11reb+2ast

Correcaminos - Halc.Xalapa 82-98

Rather predictable result in Ciudad Victoria where tenth ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-8) beat 12th ranked Correcaminos (3-11) 98-82 on Friday. Halc.Xalapa dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 38. They outrebounded Correcaminos 35-19 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Justin Bibbs (196-1996, college: Virginia Tech) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian-Italian point guard Fernando Zurbriggen (185-1997) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Alphonso Willis (188-1998, college: A&M-Commerce) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Five Halc.Xalapa and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Halc.Xalapa moved-up to seventh place. Correcaminos lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Halc.Xalapa (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Garcia 17+5reb, V.Blue 16+1reb, G.Vazquez 12+1ast, A.Willis 10+4reb+4ast, R.Peters 9+2reb+1ast, D.Daniels 7+3reb+4ast
Halc.Xalapa: J.Bibbs 23+6reb+2ast, S.Henry 22+1reb+2ast, D.Clark 16+3reb+4ast, R.Mahalbasic 14+8reb+3ast, F.Zurbriggen 12+13reb+3ast, J.Washington 11+4reb

Gambusinos - Mineros 100-104

The game in was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Mineros (11-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Gambusinos (5-9). Mineros managed to secure a 4-point victory 104-100. Mineros made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Gambusinos. Four Mineros and five Gambusinos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mineros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Gambusinos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. Mineros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gambusinos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Mineros (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: J.Narcis 20+14reb+1ast, T.Robinson 16+3reb, K.Vaughn 16+11reb+3ast, K.Feagin 15+1reb+1ast, B.Allen 12+2reb+2ast, B.Jackson 9+2reb+4ast
Mineros: R.Ferguson 21+6reb+5ast, I.Hamilton 19+3reb+4ast, T.Miller 19+11reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 18+4reb+7ast, D.McClanahan 9+2reb+1ast, M.Bulic 6+5reb+3ast

Freseros - Astros 82-102

Not a big story in a game in Irapuato where 13th ranked Freseras (3-9) were outplayed by fifth ranked Astros (8-1) 102-82 on Friday. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 11 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. Point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) stepped up and scored 20 points and 7 assists for the winners and swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Worth to mention Chaney played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. At the losing side point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) responded with 24 points and 9 assists and forward Darnell Brodie (208-1998, college: Drake) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 8-1 record. Freseros lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Freseros: B.Boyd 24+2reb+9ast, D.Brodie 18+6reb+2ast, M.Lukic 14+5reb, A.Gordon 10+1reb+4ast, J.Harris 7+6reb+1ast, H.Butler 6+4reb
Astros: A.Chaney 20+1reb+7ast, C.Lewis 19+6reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 15+5reb+3ast, D.Davis 14+5reb+5ast, O.Akonobi 7+3reb+1ast, D.Cooper 6+2reb+7ast

Santos - Abejas 90-75

Santos can celebrate finally their first win this season after 11 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Abejas (3-7) 90-75 on Friday. Santos outrebounded Abejas 49-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. American guard Jaire Grayer (196-1996, college: TCU) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Croatian-American point guard Nikolas Tomsick (185-1991, college: Fort Lewis) produced 22 points and American forward Jake Kosakowski (198, college: Hawaii-Hilo) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santos maintains fourteenth place with 1-11 record. Abejas at the other side keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Abejas: N.Tomsick 22+2reb+3ast, J.Kosakowski 16+1ast, V.Boumann 9+3reb, J.Rivera 7+2reb+3ast, D.Soto 5+7reb+1ast, J.Contreras 4+3reb+3ast
Santos: J.Grayer 24+7reb+4ast, D.Gonzalez 20+4reb+3ast, J.Erazo 19+11reb+1ast, M.Bell 10+12reb+2ast, J.Luis Ramirez-Herrera 5+1reb+2ast, J.Nurse 5+6reb+3ast