LPB Round 14: Derby game ends with Dragones' defeat of Panteras

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Panama City: Dragones (#4) and Panteras (#5). Dragones (8-5) smashed visiting Panteras (6-5) by 25 points 91-66. They outrebounded Panteras 45-24 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dragones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Panteras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Zacarry Douglas (203-95, college: NCCU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Pablo Rivas (198-94, college: NCCU) contributed with 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-96, college: Tenn Tech) replied with 23 points and 5 rebounds for Panteras. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dragones moved-up to third place. Panteras at the other side keep the fifth position with five games lost. Dragones are looking forward to face league's leader Correcaminos in Colon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City Atletico.
The game in Aguadulce supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Correcaminos (10-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballos (2-11). Correcaminos smashed Caballos 110-80. Center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tyler Gaskins chipped in 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Jose Montenegro (191-98) responded with 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Correcaminos have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Caballos lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Correcaminos will play against Dragones (#3) in Panama City in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caballos will have a break next round.

Dragones - Panteras 91-66

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Panama City: Dragones (#4) and Panteras (#5). Dragones (8-5) smashed visiting Panteras (6-5) by 25 points 91-66. They outrebounded Panteras 45-24 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dragones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Panteras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Zacarry Douglas (203-95, college: NCCU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Pablo Rivas (198-94, college: NCCU) contributed with 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Rivas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Dragones players scored in double figures. Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-96, college: Tenn Tech) replied with 23 points and 5 rebounds and Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-97) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for Panteras. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dragones moved-up to third place. Panteras at the other side keep the fifth position with five games lost. Dragones are looking forward to face league's leader Correcaminos in Colon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panteras' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City Atletico.
Top scorers:
Panteras: C.Joan Duran 23+5reb+1ast, R.Santana 10+2reb+5ast, L.Dinolis 10+1reb+5ast, M.Gotti 6+1reb, A.Grant 5+1reb, A.Austin 4+3reb
Dragones: P.Rivas 24+2reb+4ast, Z.Douglas 23+8reb+2ast, C.Hunter 11+8reb+1ast, C.Lucas 10+4reb+4ast, J.Blenman 9+8reb, G.Atencio 7+9reb+1ast

Caballos - Correcaminos 80-110

The game in Aguadulce supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Correcaminos (10-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballos (2-11). Correcaminos smashed Caballos 110-80. They outrebounded Caballos 52-32 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Correcaminos players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Tyler Gaskins (193-92, college: St.Peter's) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Jose Montenegro (191-98) responded with 17 points and Amilcar Sanchez (192) scored 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Correcaminos have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Caballos lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Correcaminos will play against Dragones (#3) in Panama City in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caballos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caballos: S.Amilcar 17+3reb, J.Montenegro 17+3reb+2ast, E.Lopez 12+1reb+1ast, B.Waithe 9+1reb+4ast, A.Rojas 7+7reb+3ast, W.Anthony 4+1reb
Correcaminos: T.Gaskins 23+4reb+4ast, A.Barreras 18+5reb+5ast, J.Lloreda 16+16reb+4ast, C.Allgood 14+11reb+2ast, M.Hicks 10+2reb+5ast, D.Giron 7+4reb+4ast



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