LNBP Round 14 (Regular Season): Dorados defeat Soles

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (11-2) in Chihuahua on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dorados (9-5) 85-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Soles. Dorados made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. The other American import power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 20 points for Soles. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dorados moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Soles at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Dorados is looking forward to face higher ranked Astros (#4) in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Soles will play at home against Santos and are hoping to win this game.
LNBP top team - Soles (11-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Dorados (9-5) in Chihuahua 88-83. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Connor Zinaich chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record. Dorados at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia. Soles will play against bottom-ranked Santos (#14) in San Luis Potosi in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dorados will play on the road against Astros (#4) in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Ciudad Victoria between Halcones UV Xalapa and Correcaminos. Seventh ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-8) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Correcaminos (3-11). Halcones UV Xalapa managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Fernando Zurbriggen notched 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by Charles Garcia did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Halc.Xalapa maintains seventh position with 6-8 record, which they share with El Calor. Correcaminos lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Freseros. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against El Calor (#7) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Fuerza Regia was beaten by Diablos on the road 96-83. Gambusinos lost to Mineros on its own court 95-99. Fuerza Regia unfortunately lost to Diablos in a road game 91-97.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 19 points and 7 rebounds by Alphonso Anderson of Diablos.



Dorados - Soles 83-88

LNBP top team - Soles (11-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Dorados (9-5) in Chihuahua 88-83. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and Swedish guard Elijah Clarance (194-1998, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Four Soles and five Dorados players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record. Dorados at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Fuerza Regia. Soles will play against bottom-ranked Santos (#14) in San Luis Potosi in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dorados will play on the road against Astros (#4) in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Sims 20+2reb+2ast, B.McCoy 15+6reb+1ast, C.Zinaich 14+7reb+2ast, L.Martinez 12+3reb+1ast, J.Glynn 8+4reb, J.Moss 6+6reb+2ast
Dorados: E.Clarance 17+2reb+4ast, J.Perkins 14+6reb+8ast, T.Johnson 12+3reb+2ast, K.Hasbrouck 10+3reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 10+2reb+2ast, A.Pruitt 8+4reb+1ast

Diablos - Fuerza Regia 96-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Diablos' (11-3) home victory over 5th ranked Fuerza Regia (9-5) 96-83 on Saturday. Diablos shot 60.7 percent from the field. Diablos outrebounded Fuerza Regia 43-31 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diablos shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Fuerza Regia's players. American players dominated the game. Guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) notched 25 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) to lead the effort and forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) supported him with 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) did not help to save the game for Fuerza Regia. Guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) added 25 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Diablos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Dorados. Diablos will meet Mineros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Diablos: D.Smith 25+2reb+5ast, A.Anderson 21+3reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 12+3reb+1ast, M.Carrera 8+5reb+5ast, D.Brite 8+3reb+1ast, J.Cruz 7+3reb
Fuerza Regia: A.Holmes 25+1reb+1ast, S.Shorter 18+8reb+1ast, W.Langston 9+3reb, L.Sullivan 9+3reb+1ast, B.Paul 7, I.Montano 6+2reb+2ast

Correcaminos - Halc.Xalapa 88-89

A very close game took place in Ciudad Victoria between Halcones UV Xalapa and Correcaminos. Seventh ranked Halcones UV Xalapa (6-8) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Correcaminos (3-11). Halcones UV Xalapa managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Halc.Xalapa made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Argentinian-Italian point guard Fernando Zurbriggen (185-1997) notched 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American guard Justin Bibbs (196-1996, college: Virginia Tech) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. American forward Branden Dawson (200-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Five Halc.Xalapa and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Halc.Xalapa maintains seventh position with 6-8 record, which they share with El Calor. Correcaminos lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Freseros. Halc.Xalapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against El Calor (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halc.Xalapa: J.Bibbs 20+5reb+2ast, S.Henry 18+4reb+2ast, F.Zurbriggen 16+7reb+5ast, D.Clark 16+5reb+1ast, J.Washington 10+7reb, R.Mahalbasic 9+6reb+1ast
Correcaminos: C.Garcia 21+6reb+3ast, V.Blue 17+5reb+1ast, B.Dawson 14+10reb+1ast, T.Johnson 13+2reb+1ast, A.Willis 9+3reb+1ast, G.Vazquez 5

Gambusinos - Mineros 95-99

Very expected game when 9th ranked Gambusinos (5-9) lost at home to second ranked Mineros (11-3) 99-95 on Saturday. Mineros made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 24 points to lead the effort and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points and 4 assists by American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) did not help to save the game for Gambusinos. His fellow American import Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Mineros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record having just one point less than leader Soles, which they share with Diablos. Gambusinos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Mineros will meet at home league's second-placed Diablos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gambusinos will play against Abejas (#11) in Guanajuato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: K.Horton 24+4reb, I.Hamilton 15+6reb+3ast, D.McClanahan 14+2reb+5ast, R.Ferguson 14+7reb+4ast, M.Bulic 10+6reb+4ast, T.Miller 8+6reb
Gambusinos: K.Feagin 18+4reb+4ast, T.Robinson 15+9reb+2ast, K.Vaughn 15+1reb+4ast, B.Allen 14+2reb+4ast, S.Curry 10+8reb, B.Jackson 8+1reb+1ast

Dorados - Soles 85-76

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Soles (11-2) in Chihuahua on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Dorados (9-5) 85-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Soles. Dorados made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. The other American import power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Dorados players scored in double figures. American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with 20 points and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Soles. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dorados moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Fuerza Regia. Soles at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Dorados is looking forward to face higher ranked Astros (#4) in Guadalajara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Soles will play at home against Santos and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Dorados: T.Johnson 21+3reb+1ast, E.Clarance 14+5reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 13+4reb+5ast, J.Estrada 10+4reb+2ast, J.Perkins 10+5reb+3ast, A.Banks 7+5reb+6ast
Soles: D.Sims 20+4reb+1ast, J.Webster 10+4reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 9+7reb+7ast, J.Moss 8+2reb+1ast, L.Martinez 7+3reb+2ast, C.Zinaich 6+2reb+1ast

Diablos - Fuerza Regia 97-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Diablos' (11-3) home victory over 5th ranked Fuerza Regia (9-5) 97-91 on Sunday. Diablos made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Diablos' coach Nicolas Casalanguida used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 24 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Fuerza Regia. Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) added 16 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Diablos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Dorados. Diablos will meet Mineros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Fuerza Regia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Diablos: A.Anderson 19+7reb+2ast, M.Carrera 18+5reb+3ast, D.Smith 16+5reb+7ast, L.Gonzalez 15+1reb+2ast, D.Brite 12+2ast, K.Helmanis 8+6reb
Fuerza Regia: A.Holmes 24+2reb+2ast, S.Shorter 16+3reb+3ast, L.Sullivan 14+4reb, L.Doria 13+6reb+1ast, W.Langston 10+4reb, A.Parker 8+2reb+1ast