LNBP Round 15 (Regular Season): Soles defeat Astros in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 15 in the LNBP took place in Mexicali. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Astros (11-2) to first ranked Soles (14-2) 81-78 on Tuesday evening. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points and 14 assists. His fellow American import forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record. Astros at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astros will play at home against Dorados (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Zacatecas. Second ranked host Mineros (12-4) defeated 3rd placed Diablos (12-4) 82-64. It was an exceptional evening for Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Isaac Hamilton accounted for 16 points. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) came up with 8 points and 8 rebounds for Diablos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Soles, which they share with defeated Diablos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Zacatecas. Second-best host Mineros (12-4) lost to third ranked Diablos (12-4) 92-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mineros. The best player for the winners was Daishon Smith who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dexter McClanahan who recorded 21 points and 7 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Diablos moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Mineros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15: bottom-ranked Santos lost to Soles on the opponent's court 81-86. Abejas unfortunately lost to Gambusinos in a home game 66-77. Freseros were rolled over Panteras on the road 66-94. Correcaminos defeated El Calor on its own court 84-83. Gambusinos beat Abejas in a road game 95-94. Soles won against Santos at home 87-80. Dorados were outscored by Astros on the opponent's court 103-68. Panteras managed to beat Freseros in a home game 93-89.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points and 11 rebounds by Rigoberto Mendoza of Astros.



Soles - Santos 86-81

Very expected game in Mexicali where 14th ranked Santos (2-14) were defeated by first ranked Soles (14-2) 86-81 on Thursday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Soles made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Santos outrebounded Soles 37-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Santos' players. The best player for the winners was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 27 points. His fellow American import forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who recorded 23 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Santos' coach Manuel Cintron rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Soles. They maintain first place with 14-2 record. Loser Santos stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Sims 27+3reb+1ast, B.McCoy 14+4reb+4ast, J.Moss 13+2reb+1ast, L.Martinez 8+2reb+4ast, J.Glynn 7+6reb+3ast, J.Webster 6+5ast
Santos: A.Matias 23+6reb+3ast, L.Ferreiras 17+11reb, J.Grayer 16+8reb+2ast, J.Erazo 12+2reb+4ast, J.Nurse 5+5reb, T.Fernandez 4+1reb+2ast

Abejas - Gambusinos 66-77

Rather predictable result in Guanajuato where ninth ranked Gambusinos (7-9) defeated 11th ranked Abejas (4-10) 77-66 on Thursday. Gambusinos outrebounded Abejas 47-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Bryon Allen (192-1992, college: GMU) who scored 24 points. His fellow American import point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian-American point guard Nikolas Tomsick (185-1991, college: Fort Lewis) who recorded 18 points and American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambusinos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Abejas keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: B.Allen 24+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 17+7reb+1ast, K.Vaughn 15+4reb+6ast, J.Narcis 7+8reb+3ast, I.Avalos 4+4reb, M.Burns 4+13reb+2ast
Abejas: N.Tomsick 18+2reb+3ast, J.Kosakowski 10+3reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 9+9reb+4ast, J.Torres 9+1reb, D.Quinn 8+6reb+4ast, Q.Greenaway 6+4reb+2ast

Mineros - Diablos 82-64

The game between Top Four teams took place in Zacatecas. Second ranked host Mineros (12-4) defeated 3rd placed Diablos (12-4) 82-64. Mineros outrebounded Diablos 49-37 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mineros players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) came up with 8 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Diablos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mineros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Soles, which they share with defeated Diablos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mineros: D.McClanahan 17+2reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 16+4reb+1ast, T.Miller 11+13reb+3ast, B.Rivera 9+4reb, M.Bulic 9+5reb+2ast, K.Horton 6+4reb+3ast
Diablos: D.Brite 11+2reb, A.Anderson 10+4reb, D.Smith 10+5reb+2ast, M.Carrera 8+8reb+2ast, T.Leimanis 8+4reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 7+2reb+1ast

Panteras - Freseros 94-66

Not a big story in a game in Aguascalientes where 13th ranked Freseras (3-13) were rolled over by tenth ranked Panteras (7-9) 94-66 on Thursday. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Freseros' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Panteras made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Harrison Butler (196, college: SUU) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Gambusinos. Freseros lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: T.Brown 20+5reb+1ast, A.Villanueva 20+3reb+2ast, J.Machado 15+1reb+1ast, T.White 14+3reb+1ast, E.Thomas 9+11reb+5ast, J.Martin 6+4reb+9ast
Freseros: A.Gordon 15+7reb+2ast, D.Brodie 12+2reb+3ast, B.Boyd 10+4reb+2ast, H.Butler 9+8reb+2ast, M.Lukic 7+4reb+2ast, J.Moorman II 6+4reb+1ast

Correcaminos - El Calor 84-83

There was a surprise result in Ciudad Victoria where twelfth ranked Correcaminos (4-11) edged higher ranked El Calor (6-9) 84-83 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American center Riley Brahin (211, college: UFTL) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who recorded 31 points and the other American import center Gerard DeVaughn (205-1988, college: Stillman) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four El Calor players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos maintains twelfth place with 4-11 record. Loser El Calor dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. Correcaminos will again meet at home higher ranked El Calor (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. El Calor will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: C.Garcia 19+4reb+3ast, T.Johnson 18+4reb+3ast, R.Brahin 18+7reb+2ast, D.Daniels 9+2reb+6ast, V.Blue 7+4reb+3ast, R.Peters 7+5reb+3ast
El Calor: J.Ivey 31+2reb+2ast, G.DeVaughn 10+11reb, M.Landis 10+4reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 10+4reb+2ast, H.Guillent 8+3reb+7ast, J.Loveridge 6+5reb+1ast

Abejas - Gambusinos 94-95

There was no surprise in Guanajuato where 11th ranked Abejas (4-10) were edged by ninth ranked Gambusinos (7-9) 95-94 on Friday. Gambusinos forced 19 Abejas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Bryon Allen (192-1992, college: GMU) who scored 20 points and 7 assists. Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) who recorded 26 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Five Gambusinos and four Abejas players scored in double figures. Gambusinos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Abejas keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: B.Allen 20+4reb+7ast, T.Robinson 16+7reb+2ast, K.Feagin 12+2reb+6ast, J.Narcis 11+10reb+3ast, K.Vaughn 10+1reb+2ast, S.Curry 10+3reb
Abejas: D.Quinn 26+9reb, M.Mitchell 18+12reb+2ast, N.Tomsick 15+3reb+10ast, Q.Greenaway 10+4reb+1ast, J.Contreras 9+2reb+5ast, J.Kosakowski 7+1reb+1ast

Soles - Santos 87-80

No shocking result in a game in Mexicali where first ranked Soles (14-2) won against bottom-ranked Santos (2-14) 87-80 on Friday. Soles shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 26 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Soles' coach Silvio Santander used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican Luismal Ferreiras (200-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Soles. They maintain first place with 14-2 record. Loser Santos stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Soles: D.Sims 26+2reb+5ast, L.Martinez 12+3reb+1ast, J.Glynn 11+1reb+3ast, B.McCoy 11+6reb, C.Zinaich 8+4reb+1ast, A.Henriquez 7+2reb+3ast
Santos: A.Matias 21+8reb+3ast, L.Ferreiras 20+10reb+3ast, J.Erazo 17+7reb+3ast, D.Gonzalez 12+4reb+4ast, M.Bell 5+3reb+5ast, T.Fernandez 3+1reb+2ast

Mineros - Diablos 85-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in Zacatecas. Second-best host Mineros (12-4) lost to third ranked Diablos (12-4) 92-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mineros. Diablos made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Four Diablos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls) who recorded 21 points and 7 assists and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Diablos moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Mineros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Diablos: L.Gonzalez 19+1reb+4ast, D.Smith 17+5reb+2ast, M.Dime 13+4reb+1ast, A.Anderson 11+1reb, M.Carrera 11+7reb+1ast, D.Brite 9+3reb+4ast
Mineros: D.McClanahan 21+3reb+7ast, R.Ferguson 14+3reb+5ast, T.Miller 11+5reb, V.Arteaga 8+7reb, K.Horton 6+4reb+2ast, M.Bulic 6+3reb+1ast

Astros - Dorados 103-68

Rather expected game in Guadalajara where 6th ranked Dorados (9-6) were crushed by fourth ranked Astros (11-2) 103-68 on Friday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who scored 19 points. The former international point guard Moises Andriassi (177-2000) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Astros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Swedish guard Elijah Clarance (194-1998, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 16 points and American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros maintains fourth place with 11-2 record. Loser Dorados keep the sixth position with six games lost. Astros will again meet at home Dorados (#6) in the next round. Dorados will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Chaney 19+1reb+3ast, W.Gordon 12+6reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 12+6reb+2ast, D.Davis 12+1reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 10+5reb, D.Willis 9+2reb
Dorados: E.Clarance 16+1reb+1ast, T.Johnson 10+5reb+2ast, K.Hasbrouck 9+2reb+3ast, M.Myers 8+6reb, J.Perkins 7+2reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 6+5reb

Panteras - Freseros 93-89

Rather predictable result in Aguascalientes where tenth ranked Panteras (7-9) defeated 13th ranked Freseras (3-13) 93-89 on Friday. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Freseras' 36. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) who scored 24 points and 5 assists. Point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Darnell Brodie (208-1998, college: Drake) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) added 29 points and 9 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Panteras moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Gambusinos. Freseros lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: T.Brown 24+3reb+5ast, J.Martin 24+5reb+3ast, E.Thomas 19+5reb+1ast, S.Lemon 13+3reb+1ast, A.Villanueva 4+2reb+1ast, V.Iwuakor 3+10reb+3ast
Freseros: D.Brodie 29+13reb+3ast, B.Boyd 29+3reb+9ast, J.Moorman II 13+3reb+3ast, M.Lukic 10+2reb+6ast, H.Butler 5+9reb+3ast, J.Jimenez 3

Soles - Astros 81-78

The most exciting game of round 15 in the LNBP took place in Mexicali. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Astros (11-2) to first ranked Soles (14-2) 81-78 on Tuesday evening. Soles looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points and 14 assists. His fellow American import forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Soles have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record. Astros at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. Soles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astros will play at home against Dorados (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Soles: J.Glynn 17+3reb+3ast, D.Sims 14+2reb+2ast, C.Zinaich 11+8reb, J.Moss 11+2reb+2ast, L.Martinez 10+5reb+2ast, J.Webster 7+3reb+14ast
Astros: C.Lewis 22+8reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 17+11reb+2ast, A.Chaney 15+3reb+3ast, W.Gordon 11+3reb+1ast, O.Akonobi 4+3reb, H.Hart 4+1reb+2ast