BSN Round 4: Leones keep a leadership position

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in BSN, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Leones defeated 5th ranked Brujos in Juana Diaz 84-79. Leones made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Brujos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) produced 24 points for lost side. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. Brujos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Carolina. Brujos will play next round against strong Cangrejeros trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Indios in Mayaguez.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cariduros (3-1) in Fajardo. Hosts were defeated by Leones (4-1) 83-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cariduros. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists. Jarrell Brantley contributed with 14 points and 4 assists for the winners. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Cariduros. Cariduros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Quebradillas. Cariduros at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Leones will play against Indios (#6) in Mayaguez in the next round where they are favorite. Cariduros will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Grises (2-2) against sixth ranked Gigantes (1-2) on Tuesday night. Visiting Grises were defeated by Gigantes in a tough game in Carolina 85-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Grises. Worth to mention a great performance of Tremont Waters who helped to win the game recording 27 points. At the losing side Gabriel Belardo responded with 17 points and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Guayama. Loser Grises keep the third position with two games lost. They share it with Santurce. Gigantes will meet league's second-placed Vaqueros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Grises will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Guaynabo were defeated by Santurce in a road game 73-68. San German was beaten by Quebradillas at home 55-62. Winless Mayaguez lost to Guayama on the opponent's court 69-85.

Ponce - Guayama 84-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Leones defeated 5th ranked Brujos in Juana Diaz 84-79. Leones made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Brujos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) produced 24 points and his fellow American import power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. Brujos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Carolina. Brujos will play next round against strong Cangrejeros trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Indios in Mayaguez.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.Murphy 19+11reb+2ast, J.De Jesus 18+1reb+2ast, L.Lopez 14+2reb+2ast, J.Brantley 13+3reb+1ast, M.Rosario 10+3reb+1ast, E.Crawford 10+3reb+3ast
Guayama: T.White 24+4reb+3ast, B.McCauley 14+11reb+2ast, D.Clemente 14+2reb+5ast, J.Josiah 12+6reb, K.Penn 11+9reb+1ast, D.Maldonado 2+1reb

Santurce - Guaynabo 73-68

Everything could happen in Santurce at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Cangrejeros and one of their biggest challengers Mets had identical 1-2 record. This time Cangrejeros used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Guaynabo 73-68 on Tuesday night. Strangely Mets outrebounded Cangrejeros 42-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and international guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) who added 16 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import center Zachary Hankins (211-1996, college: Xavier) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Cangrejeros (2-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with Humacao. Loser Mets dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with San German. Cangrejeros will meet Brujos (#4) in the next round. Mets will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santurce: J.Barea 26+5reb+9ast, G.Clavell 16+1reb+1ast, S.Labissiere 13+5reb, A.Matias 7+1reb, R.Christmas 5+5reb, I.Sosa Carrion 4+5reb+3ast
Guaynabo: B.Moore 20+7reb+4ast, K.Vinales 14+5ast, Z.Hankins 12+9reb, R.Balkman 7+9reb, T.Rolon 7+6reb+5ast, J.Ocasio 6+7reb

Carolina - Humacao 91-85

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Grises (2-2) against sixth ranked Gigantes (1-2) on Tuesday night. Visiting Grises were defeated by Gigantes in a tough game in Carolina 85-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Grises. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and the other American import forward Justin Tillman (203-1996, college: VCU) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) responded with 17 points and 9 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands forward DeQuon Lake (208-1997, college: Arizona St.) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Grises players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Guayama. Loser Grises keep the third position with two games lost. They share it with Santurce. Gigantes will meet league's second-placed Vaqueros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Grises will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Carolina: T.Waters 27+3reb+2ast, J.Crawford 21+1reb+1ast, J.Tillman 18+5reb+1ast, M.Scott 8+3reb+1ast, D.Reese 8+14reb+1ast, J.Cruz 4+3reb
Humacao: D.Lake 21+8reb+1ast, G.Belardo 17+4reb+9ast, J.Matos 14+9reb+1ast, J.Swing 12+3reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 9+4reb+3ast, T.Parker-Rivera 8+12reb+2ast

San German - Quebradillas 55-62

No shocking result in a game in San German where second ranked Piratas (4-1) defeated 4th ranked Atleticos (1-3) 62-55 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American Thomas Robinson (208-1991, college: Kansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and Fabian Rivera who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) scored 2 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Atleticos' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Piratas used an opportunity after Ponce lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Atleticos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Piratas will meet at home Capitanes (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atleticos will play against Cangrejeros in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: T.Robinson 19+14reb+2ast, R.Fabian 13+6reb+1ast, W.Phillip 10+3reb, J.Wilson 10+4reb+3ast, H.Cheatham 4+7reb+5ast, W.Cruz 4+2reb+3ast
San German: J.Rodriguez 21+6reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 10+6reb+1ast, J.Bryan Diaz 8+9reb+1ast, L.Hernandez 6+3reb, S.McClellan 5+4reb+2ast, E.Ayala 3+2ast

Guayama - Mayaguez 85-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Indios' (0-4) road loss to fifth ranked Brujos (1-2) 69-85 on Wednesday. Brujos outrebounded Indios 39-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) who added 18 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) responded with 21 points and naturalized American Melsahn Basabe (201-1992, college: Iowa) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Indios' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Brujos left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Carolina. It was Indios' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Brujos will meet at home Cangrejeros (#4) in the next round. Indios will play against the league's leader Leones in Juana Diaz and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Guayama: B.McCauley 25+9reb+2ast, T.White 20+4reb+2ast, J.Josiah 18+12reb+2ast, D.Clemente 12+4reb+7ast, B.Davis 5+1reb+4ast, K.Penn 3+6reb
Mayaguez: T.Jones 21+4reb+2ast, M.Basabe 14+7reb, B.Weber 8+5reb+2ast, C.Lopez 6+1ast, L.Jenkins 6+1reb+1ast, M.Barham 5+3reb

Fajardo - Ponce 78-83

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cariduros (3-1) in Fajardo. Hosts were defeated by Leones (4-1) 83-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cariduros. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) contributed with 14 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Alexander Abreu (179-1991, college: UWG) added 10 points and 8 assists in the effort for Cariduros. Cariduros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Quebradillas. Cariduros at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Leones will play against Indios (#6) in Mayaguez in the next round where they are favorite. Cariduros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 27+4reb+6ast, J.Brantley 14+3reb+4ast, L.Lopez 14+2reb+2ast, M.Rosario 12+1reb, J.Murphy 5+1reb+1ast, M.Jones 4+9reb
Fajardo: E.Clark 21+7reb+1ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 14+1reb+3ast, A.Abreu 10+3reb+8ast, D.Jefferson 8+6reb+2ast, C.Brady 8+7reb+1ast, M.Camper 6+1reb+2ast



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