BSN Round 6: Leones roll past Atleticos

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 4th ranked Atleticos in Juana Diaz 89-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atleticos. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leones made 9 blocks. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) scored 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (6-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. Atleticos at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. Atleticos will play next round against strong Piratas trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Cangrejeros in Santurce.
Important game to mention about took place in Fajardo. First ranked Cariduros (4-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Cangrejeros (3-4) 91-88 on Tuesday evening. American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Emmanuel Andujar supported him with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by the former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. Cariduros maintains first position with 4-1 record. Cangrejeros at the other side keep the third place with four games lost. Cariduros will play against Mets (#5) in Guaynabo in the next round. Cangrejeros will play at home against the league's leader Leones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Capitanes (3-3) against fourth ranked Atleticos (3-5) on Monday night. Visiting Capitanes were defeated by Atleticos in a tough game in San German 72-80. The best player for the winners was Rondae Hollis-Jefferson who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Chinemelu Elonu who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atleticos maintains fourth position with 3-5 record. Defending champion Capitanes keep the third place with three games lost. Atleticos will meet league's second-placed Piratas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Capitanes will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 6 Guayama lost to Guaynabo on the opponent's court 80-85. Winless Mayaguez unfortunately lost to Quebradillas in a home game 83-90.

Guaynabo - Guayama 85-80

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Guaynabo where one of their biggest challengers Brujos (2-3) were defeated by fifth ranked Mets (2-3) 85-80 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds. The former international guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 28 points and 5 assists. Mets' coach Brad Greenberg used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) who recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) added 22 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mets maintains fifth position with 2-3 record, which they share with Guayama. Mets will meet at home league's leader Cariduros in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brujos will play against Indios (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: T.Rolon 28+3reb+5ast, B.Moore 22+19reb+2ast, J.Ocasio 10+2reb+1ast, K.Vinales 10+2reb+3ast, R.Balkman 6+2reb+2ast, K.Young 4+6reb+2ast
Guayama: J.Josiah 22+4reb+1ast, T.White 18+7reb+7ast, D.Maldonado 15+1reb+1ast, B.McCauley 12+9reb+3ast, J.Arroyo 8+5reb+1ast, H.Hiram 5+2reb+4ast

Mayaguez - Quebradillas 83-90

Rather predictable result in Mayaguez where second ranked Piratas (6-1) defeated bottom-ranked Indios (0-6) 90-83 on Sunday. Piratas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized American forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) who scored 27 points and 4 assists. The former international forward Carlos Emory (196-1991) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized American Melsahn Basabe (201-1992, college: Iowa) added 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Indios' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Piratas have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ponce. Loser Indios still closes the standings with six games lost. Piratas will meet at home Atleticos (#4) in the next round. Indios will play against Brujos in Guayama and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 27+3reb+4ast, C.Emory 24+3reb+4ast, J.Wilson 18+2reb+3ast, T.Robinson 9+9reb+1ast, F.Rivera-Vega 4, W.Cruz 3+6reb+4ast
Mayaguez: T.Jones 22+12reb+7ast, M.Basabe 16+5reb, J.Ruiz 12+6reb+2ast, B.Weber 11+2reb+4ast, L.Jenkins 8+3reb, J.Paige 8+4reb+6ast

San German - Arecibo 80-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Capitanes (3-3) against fourth ranked Atleticos (3-5) on Monday night. Visiting Capitanes were defeated by Atleticos in a tough game in San German 72-80. Strangely Capitanes outrebounded Atleticos 45-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Five Atleticos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-1987, college: Texas A&M) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and international forward Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atleticos maintains fourth position with 3-5 record. Defending champion Capitanes keep the third place with three games lost. Atleticos will meet league's second-placed Piratas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Capitanes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San German: N.Mason 17+2reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 14+3reb+2ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 13+10reb+2ast, J.Erazo 13+5reb, E.Ayala 10+3reb, J.Rodriguez 5+2ast
Arecibo: C.Elonu 18+17reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 17+11reb, D.Collier 9+3reb+1ast, R.Cintron Cortes 6+1reb+1ast, C.McGriff 5+2reb, D.Huertas 4+5reb+2ast

Fajardo - Santurce 91-88

Important game to mention about took place in Fajardo. First ranked Cariduros (4-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Cangrejeros (3-4) 91-88 on Tuesday evening. Cariduros outrebounded Cangrejeros 46-34 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) supported him with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by the former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. International guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Cariduros maintains first position with 4-1 record. Cangrejeros at the other side keep the third place with four games lost. Cariduros will play against Mets (#5) in Guaynabo in the next round. Cangrejeros will play at home against the league's leader Leones and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fajardo: D.Jefferson 28+14reb+4ast, E.Clark 14+6reb+3ast, E.Andujar 12+11reb+3ast, M.Camper 11+6reb+1ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 10+3reb+2ast, A.Abreu 8+1reb+4ast
Santurce: J.Barea 24+5reb+9ast, I.Sosa Carrion 17+2reb+2ast, A.Matias 11+1reb+2ast, G.Clavell 11+5reb, G.Clavell 10+9reb+3ast, S.Labissiere 7+5reb+1ast

Ponce - San German 89-75

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Leones defeated 4th ranked Atleticos in Juana Diaz 89-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atleticos. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leones made 9 blocks. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) scored 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Josue Erazo (204-1995, college: Rio Piedras) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (6-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. Atleticos at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. Atleticos will play next round against strong Piratas trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Cangrejeros in Santurce.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 16+2reb+2ast, E.Crawford 14+2reb+1ast, I.Cruz 13+4reb+2ast, J.Brantley 10+2reb+1ast, M.Jones 10+7reb+3ast, J.Murphy 8+9reb+4ast
San German: J.Rodriguez 17+7reb+1ast, J.Erazo 15+5reb+2ast, N.Mason 10+1reb+6ast, T.Fernandez 9+2reb+2ast, G.Goree 8+5reb+1ast, J.Sanabria 5+1reb



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