LPB Round 4 (Regular Season): Dragonesxx' lose to Toros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dragones (5-2) in Panama City on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Toros (5-1) 79-57. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Toros dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Dragones's 18. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Amilcar Sanchez (191-2001) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds and center Jaime Lloreda (204-1980, college: LSU) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Justin Quintero (193-1998) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Toros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Dragonesxx' at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost.
Very significant was Toros' (#2) 15-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Correcaminos 81-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by swingman Amilcar Sanchez (191-2001) who scored that evening 26 points and Guillermo Shuffler supported him with 20 points and 7 assists. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Gil Atencio (202-1996, college: St.Clair) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Correcaminos at the other side keep the third place with two games lost.
The game in Panama City was also quite interesting. Third ranked Correcaminos (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Panteras (1-5). Correcaminos defeated Panteras 81-68 on Saturday. Tyler Gaskins fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Jorge Matos produced 28 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Correcaminos maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader Toros. Loser Panteras keep the fifth place with five games lost.




Correcaminos - Toros 66-81

Very significant was Toros' (#2) 15-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Correcaminos 81-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Strangely Correcaminos outrebounded Toros 40-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by swingman Amilcar Sanchez (191-2001) who scored that evening 26 points and point guard Guillermo Shuffler (181-2003) supported him with 20 points and 7 assists. Four Toros players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Gil Atencio (202-1996, college: St.Clair) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Forward Michael Hicks (196-1976, college: TAMUCC) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Correcaminos at the other side keep the third place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Correcaminos: G.Atencio 17+7reb+1ast, M.Hicks 16+3reb+2ast, E.Bell 11+9reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 6+2reb+1ast, R.Armstrong 6+3reb+6ast, D.Duque 3
Toros: A.Sanchez 26+2reb+1ast, G.Shuffler 20+1reb+7ast, G.Foster 18+1reb, A.Grant 12+2reb+1ast, J.Lloreda 5+12reb, R.Caballero 0

Panteras - Correcaminos 68-81

The game in Panama City was also quite interesting. Third ranked Correcaminos (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Panteras (1-5). Correcaminos defeated Panteras 81-68 on Saturday. Correcaminos outrebounded Panteras 48-30 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international swingman Tyler Gaskins (193-1992, college: St.Peter's) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Michael Hicks (196-1976, college: TAMUCC) chipped in 25 points. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) produced 28 points and American forward Sita Conteh (203-1998, college: Coppin St.) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Correcaminos maintains third position with 4-2 record behind leader Toros. Loser Panteras keep the fifth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Panteras: J.Matos 28+3reb+1ast, S.Conteh 16+9reb+3ast, B.Flores 11+2reb+3ast, M.Gotti 10+10reb, R.Aguilar 3+3reb, A.Correa 0+1reb
Correcaminos: M.Hicks 25+3reb, T.Gaskins 16+5reb+7ast, G.Atencio 11+6reb, E.Bell 9+7reb+2ast, H.Passos 5+13reb, R.Armstrong 5+1reb+3ast

Dragonesxx' - Toros 57-79

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dragones (5-2) in Panama City on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Toros (5-1) 79-57. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Toros dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Dragones's 18. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Amilcar Sanchez (191-2001) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds and center Jaime Lloreda (204-1980, college: LSU) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Justin Quintero (193-1998) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Gianni Ford (188-1997, college: Blinn JC) scored 14 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. Toros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Dragonesxx' at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Dragonesxx': J.Quintero 14+6reb+2ast, G.Ford 14+3reb+4ast, C.Jones 11+8reb, G.Llerena 6+1reb, E.Gonzalez 6+2reb+2ast, J.Blenman 2+4reb+1ast
Toros: A.Sanchez 20+9reb+3ast, G.Shuffler 20+2reb+5ast, J.Lloreda 13+13reb+3ast, O.Zephyrine 8+3reb+3ast, G.Foster 8+4reb+2ast, A.Grant 7+7reb