LPB Round 10: Correcaminos lose to Halcones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Correcaminos (7-2) recorded its second loss in Panama City on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Halcones (6-2) 87-83. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 28 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized Chilean guard Eugenio Luzcando (187-95, college: Idaho St.) fired 24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Halcones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Halcones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Correcaminos at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Halcones is looking forward to face Caballos (#6) in Aguadulce in the next round. Correcaminos will play at home against Toros (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Panama City. Fifth ranked Panteras (5-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Dragones (4-4) 78-77 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragones. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-96, college: Tenn Tech) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alejandro Grant contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Pablo Rivas (198-94, college: NCCU) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Dragones. Panteras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Dragones dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City Atletico.
Bottom-ranked Toros (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 81-62 loss to sixth ranked Caballos (2-7) in David on Saturday evening. Carlos Rodriguez had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side John Hernandez responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 2-7 record. Loser Toros still closes the standings with nine games lost. Caballos will meet league's second-placed Halcones in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Toros will play against the league's leader Correcaminos (#1) in Colon and hope to get finally their first victory.

Universitarios - Correcaminos 87-83

Top ranked Correcaminos (7-2) recorded its second loss in Panama City on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Halcones (6-2) 87-83. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 28 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized Chilean guard Eugenio Luzcando (187-95, college: Idaho St.) fired 24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Five Halcones players scored in double figures. Halcones' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and international forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: TAMUCC) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Halcones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Correcaminos at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Halcones is looking forward to face Caballos (#6) in Aguadulce in the next round. Correcaminos will play at home against Toros (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: J.Lloreda 24+13reb+2ast, M.Hicks 17+4reb+6ast, T.Gaskins 10+3reb+5ast, Y.Stewart 3+4reb+1ast, J.Garibaldi 3+2reb, B.Ezequiel 0
Universitarios: E.Luzcando 24+6reb+4ast, L.Santiago 18+2reb+4ast, A.Alexis 17+4reb+1ast, T.Jones 14+4reb+1ast, Y.Cabeza 12+4reb, G.Gilmar 2+1reb+3ast

Toros - Caballos 62-81

Bottom-ranked Toros (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 81-62 loss to sixth ranked Caballos (2-7) in David on Saturday evening. They also forced 21 Toros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Venezuelan center Carlos Rodriguez (206-89) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Adalberto Rojas (200-86) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Caballos players scored in double figures. At the losing side Colombian center John Hernandez (207-84) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks and Oscar Zephyrine (190-0) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 2-7 record. Loser Toros still closes the standings with nine games lost. Caballos will meet league's second-placed Halcones in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Toros will play against the league's leader Correcaminos (#1) in Colon and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Toros: J.Hernandez 23+16reb+4ast, O.Zephyrine 21+6reb+3ast, O.Jose Luis 7+3reb+2ast, W.Damar 4+3reb, M.Barnes 4+4reb+2ast, R.Newball 3+6reb+4ast
Caballos: C.Rodriguez 18+6reb+11ast, A.Rojas 13+8reb+2ast, J.Montenegro 13+4reb, B.Waithe 11+3reb+2ast, E.Lopez 9+1reb, F.Moore 8+6reb+3ast

Panteras - Dragones 78-77

Important game to mention about took place in Panama City. Fifth ranked Panteras (5-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Dragones (4-4) 78-77 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragones. Panteras players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-96, college: Tenn Tech) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alejandro Grant (199-93) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Pablo Rivas (198-94, college: NCCU) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Gil Atencio (202-96, college: St.Clair) added 15 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Dragones. Four Dragones players scored in double figures. Panteras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Dragones dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City Atletico.
Top scorers:
Dragones: P.Rivas 21+9reb, G.Atencio 15+13reb, C.Lucas 13+2reb+5ast, Z.Douglas 12+10reb, J.Munoz 7+5reb+6ast, J.Blenman 5+5reb
Panteras: A.Grant 19+7reb+2ast, C.Joan Duran 15+12reb+3ast, R.Santana 11+3reb+4ast, A.Austin 9+2reb+1ast, L.Dinolis 9+1reb+10ast, M.Isaac 7+2reb+2ast



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