LPB Round 15: Halcones keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Halcones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Halcones smashed bottom-ranked Toros in Panama City 92-55. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 24. Halcones forced 23 Toros turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Toros' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Halcones made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 assists. The former international Anell Alexis (200-90, college: Marist) helped adding 22 points (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). The best for the losing side was point guard Daniel Machore (170-6) with 9 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones (10-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Toros will play next round against Caballos trying to get back on the winning streak. Halcones will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Atletico. It will be extra interesting game as Atletico is their local rival from Panama City.
Important game to mention about took place in Panama City. Fifth ranked Panteras (7-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Atletico (7-5) 72-70 in the fight for the fourth place. It was an exceptional evening for Luis Dinolis (185-93, college: Broward CC) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Cristian Joan Duran accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds. Bryan Flores (181-92) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Atletico in the defeat. Panteras moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City .
Very significant was Dragones' (#3, 9-5) victory against second-best Correcaminos (10-3) 97-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Correcaminos. The best player for the winners was Pablo Rivas who scored 20 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jaime Lloreda who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dragones. Newly promoted Dragones maintains third place with 9-5 record behind leader Universitarios. Loser Correcaminos keep the second position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 8 assists by Joel Munoz of Dragones.

Panteras - Atletico Nacional 72-70

Important game to mention about took place in Panama City. Fifth ranked Panteras (7-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Atletico (7-5) 72-70 in the fight for the fourth place. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico's 24. It was an exceptional evening for Luis Dinolis (185-93, college: Broward CC) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-96, college: Tenn Tech) accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Bryan Flores (181-92) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Jonathan King (193-90, college: ACU) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Atletico in the defeat. Panteras moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Panama City .
Top scorers:
Atletico Nacional: F.Bryan 19+6reb+3ast, R.Martinez 14+4reb+3ast, J.King 14+11reb+2ast, A.Alberto 9+1reb+4ast, S.Yosimar 0+1ast, D.King 0+12reb+1ast
Panteras: L.Dinolis 22+7reb+6ast, C.Joan Duran 19+9reb+3ast, A.Grant 17+12reb, M.Isaac 9+3reb+6ast, A.Austin 3+1reb+2ast, A.Jeremy 2

Universitarios - Toros 92-55

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Halcones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Halcones smashed bottom-ranked Toros in Panama City 92-55. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 24. Halcones forced 23 Toros turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Toros' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Halcones made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Logan Santiago (185, college: AIC) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 assists. The former international Anell Alexis (200-90, college: Marist) helped adding 22 points (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). The best for the losing side was point guard Daniel Machore (170-6) with 9 points and 4 assists and forward Gilberto de Gracia (194-0) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones (10-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Toros at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Toros will play next round against Caballos trying to get back on the winning streak. Halcones will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Atletico. It will be extra interesting game as Atletico is their local rival from Panama City.
Top scorers:
Toros: O.Zephyrine 9+2reb+1ast, M.Daniel 9+3reb+4ast, d.Gracia Gilberto 9+4reb+1ast, B.Edward 9+4reb+1ast, V.Alvarez Jr 5+3reb+2ast, O.Jose Luis 5+1reb+3ast
Universitarios: A.Alexis 22+3reb+2ast, L.Santiago 21+1reb+6ast, T.Jones 9+13reb+2ast, C.Jahir 8+4reb+2ast, N.Arosemena 7+8reb, E.Luzcando 7+3reb+8ast

Correcaminos - Dragones 93-97

Very significant was Dragones' (#3, 9-5) victory against second-best Correcaminos (10-3) 97-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Correcaminos. Dragones looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Pablo Rivas (198-94, college: NCCU) who scored 20 points and 4 assists. Point guard Joel Munoz (183-80) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. Rivas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Tyler Gaskins (193-92, college: St.Peter's) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dragones. Newly promoted Dragones maintains third place with 9-5 record behind leader Universitarios. Loser Correcaminos keep the second position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: M.Hicks 21+4reb+2ast, A.Barreras 20+1reb+3ast, T.Gaskins 17+5reb+8ast, C.Allgood 15+5reb+3ast, J.Lloreda 12+16reb+4ast, M.Barnes 8
Dragones: G.Atencio 20+2reb+2ast, P.Rivas 20+4reb+4ast, C.Hunter 18+5reb+3ast, J.Munoz 15+4reb+8ast, C.Lucas 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Douglas 9+5reb+2ast



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