BSN Round 14 of Regular Season

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth defeat of league's leader Piratas (10-6) against fifth ranked Grises (6-8) 83-80 was the most important game of the last round. Grises looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Grises' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) replied with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Piratas. Grises maintains fifth position with 6-8 record. Piratas at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Arecibo. They were replaced at the leadership position by Ponce. Piratas will play next round against strong Cariduros trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Grises will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Cangrejeros in Santurce.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Vaqueros (11-5) in Juana Diaz. Visitors were rolled over by Leones (11-5) 80-58. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The former international Michael Rosario (190-1990, college: Florida) scored 15 points to lead the charge for the winners and Jezreel De Jesus chipped in 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. Leones' coach Wilhelmus Caanen felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) responded with 12 points. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-5 record, which they share with Bayamon. Leones will play against Indios (#5) in Mayaguez in the next round. Vaqueros will play on the road against Gigantes (#6) in Carolina and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Juana Diaz between Leones and Atleticos. First ranked Leones (11-5) got a very close home victory over 4th ranked Atleticos (9-8). Leones managed to escape with a 3-point win 87-84 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Atleticos. Jezreel De Jesus notched 15 points and 9 assists to lead the effort. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson did not help to save the game for Atleticos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-5 record, which they share with Bayamon. Loser Atleticos keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Leones will meet Indios (#5) in the next round. Atleticos will play against Capitanes in Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Arecibo were beaten by San German on the road 78-75. Guayama lost to Fajardo on its own court 77-93. Guaynabo managed to outperform Carolina in a road game 81-72. Mayaguez managed to beat Humacao at home 85-71. Santurce was defeated by Bayamon on the opponent's court 101-98.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 25 points, 8 assists and 4 steals by Javier Mojica of Bayamon.

Humacao - Quebradillas 83-80

Sixth defeat of league's leader Piratas (10-6) against fifth ranked Grises (6-8) 83-80 was the most important game of the last round. Grises looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Belardo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Grises players scored in double figures. Grises' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) replied with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Demetrius Treadwell (201-1991, college: Akron) added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Grises maintains fifth position with 6-8 record. Piratas at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Arecibo. They were replaced at the leadership position by Ponce. Piratas will play next round against strong Cariduros trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Grises will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Cangrejeros in Santurce.
Top scorers:
Humacao: G.Belardo 19+8reb+4ast, T.Parker-Rivera 15+10reb+1ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 13+3ast, J.Matos 11+4reb+3ast, A.Kappos 11+4reb+3ast, D.Amigo 8+10reb+4ast
Quebradillas: G.Browne 26+7reb+7ast, D.Treadwell 16+11reb+2ast, C.Emory 11+1reb, J.Wilson 9+5reb+4ast, B.Colon 8+6reb+1ast, W.Cruz 6+1reb

San German - Arecibo 78-75

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Atleticos (9-8) edged second-ranked Capitanes (10-6) in San German 78-75 on Wednesday. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) notched 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and the other American import guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) supported him with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) by Nigerian-American power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-1987, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Capitanes. Naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 18 points for the guests. Four Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atleticos have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-8 record. Defending champion Capitanes keep the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Quebradillas. Atleticos will again meet higher ranked Capitanes (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Capitanes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 24+9reb+5ast, N.Mason 21+6reb+7ast, L.Hernandez 11+9reb, T.Fernandez 8+1reb+1ast, E.Ayala 5, J.Rodriguez 4+8reb+1ast
Arecibo: C.Elonu 23+12reb, W.Hodge 18+3reb+2ast, V.Liz 14+3reb+5ast, D.Huertas 11+5reb+1ast, G.Ayon 4+8reb+5ast, C.Gaston 2+3reb+2ast

Ponce - Bayamon 80-58

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Vaqueros (11-5) in Juana Diaz. Visitors were rolled over by Leones (11-5) 80-58. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The former international Michael Rosario (190-1990, college: Florida) scored 15 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. Leones' coach Wilhelmus Caanen felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) responded with 12 points and American-Dominican forward Angel Nunez (203-1991, college: S.Florida) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-5 record, which they share with Bayamon. Leones will play against Indios (#5) in Mayaguez in the next round. Vaqueros will play on the road against Gigantes (#6) in Carolina and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ponce: M.Rosario 15+3reb+2ast, J.De Jesus 13+6ast, A.Daniel Vassallo 11+2reb, J.Brantley 9+3reb, J.Murphy 7+5reb, I.Cruz 3+1reb
Bayamon: B.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, A.Nunez 9+7reb+1ast, J.Mojica 9+5reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 8+3reb+3ast, I.Romero 5+8reb+2ast, C.Duran 2+1reb

Guayama - Fajardo 77-93

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Brujos (3-12) lost to fourth ranked Cariduros (7-8) in Guayama 77-93 on Thursday. Cariduros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 8 assists by American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Brujos. The former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cariduros moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce. Brujos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Cariduros will meet Mets (#4) in the next round. Brujos will play against Gigantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fajardo: E.Clark 20+6reb+5ast, T.Jones 19+13reb+4ast, E.Andujar 11+3reb+6ast, A.Abreu 10+2reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 9+4reb+2ast, C.Brady 8+2reb
Guayama: J.Perkins 18+3reb+8ast, T.White 16+4reb+2ast, C.Ortiz 16+5reb+2ast, J.Josiah 10+5reb+2ast, H.Hiram 5+2reb, D.Reese 4+5reb+2ast

Carolina - Guaynabo 72-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Mets' (7-9) road victory over 6th ranked Gigantes (4-8) in Carolina 81-72 on Thursday. Mets made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Strangely Gigantes outrebounded Mets 48-32 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Renaldo Balkman (201-1984, college: S.Carolina) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds by the former international center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. Guard Jonathan Garcia (183-1987) added 15 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mets moved-up to fourth place. Loser Gigantes keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Mets will meet at home league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gigantes will play against the league's leader Vaqueros (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: M.Georges-Hunt 17+4reb+1ast, R.Balkman 17+6reb+4ast, J.Early Jr. 12+3reb, T.Rolon 10+5reb+6ast, K.Vinales 9+7reb+9ast, B.Moore 9+5reb+1ast
Carolina: S.McClellan 15+3reb+1ast, J.Garcia 15+3reb+7ast, G.Conditt IV 14+12reb+1ast, A.Aminu 10+13reb+1ast, J.Guitian 5+2reb+2ast, J.Cruz 4+4reb+1ast

Mayaguez - Humacao 85-71

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Grises (6-8) lost to fifth ranked Indios (8-10) in Mayaguez 71-85 on Friday. Indios looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) supported him with 23 points and 4 assists. Five Indios players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds by international center Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) did not help to save the game for Grises. American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) added 21 points and 4 assists for the guests. Grises' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indios maintains fifth position with 8-10 record which they share with defeated Grises. Loser Grises keep the fifth place with eight games lost. Indios will meet at home league's leader Leones in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Grises will play against Cangrejeros (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: J.Ruiz 23+2reb+4ast, D.Jefferson 22+10reb+3ast, C.Pizarro 13+3reb+9ast, J.Paige 12+3reb+2ast, J.Cintron 11+12reb+3ast, T.Polo 2+2reb
Humacao: G.Belardo 21+1reb+4ast, T.Parker-Rivera 14+13reb+3ast, J.Matos 11+2reb, D.Amigo 8+4reb+5ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 7+2reb+1ast, L.Rivera 5+1reb+1ast

Ponce - San German 87-84

A very close game took place in Juana Diaz between Leones and Atleticos. First ranked Leones (11-5) got a very close home victory over 4th ranked Atleticos (9-8). Leones managed to escape with a 3-point win 87-84 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Atleticos. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) notched 15 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Atleticos. His fellow American import Onzie Branch (201-1991, college: Gardner-Webb) added 11 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Five Leones and four Atleticos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-5 record, which they share with Bayamon. Loser Atleticos keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Leones will meet Indios (#5) in the next round. Atleticos will play against Capitanes in Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 15+2reb+9ast, A.Daniel Vassallo 13+2reb+1ast, J.Murphy 11+7reb+2ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 10+8reb, M.Jones 10+6reb+1ast, N.Omot 8+4reb+2ast
San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 20+8reb+2ast, O.Branch 11+5reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 11+1reb+1ast, L.Hernandez 10+5reb+1ast, E.Ayala 10+1reb, T.Fernandez 6+4reb+7ast

Bayamon - Santurce 101-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Vaqueros' (11-5) home victory over second-ranked Cangrejeros (7-8) in Bayamon 101-98 on Friday. Vaqueros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cangrejeros' 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Cangrejeros' players. The former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) notched 25 points, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) supported him with 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Vaqueros' coach Nelson Colon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 15 points and 18 rebounds by Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. The former international guard Isaac Sosa Carrion (191-1990, college: Canisius) added 28 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vaqueros maintains first position with 11-5 record. Loser Cangrejeros keep the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Fajardo. Vaqueros will meet Gigantes (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Cangrejeros will play against Grises (#5) in Humacao and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: I.Romero 27+8reb, J.Mojica 25+3reb+8ast, D.Hernandez 20+8reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 14+5reb+14ast, C.Duran 4+3reb+1ast, R.Pearson 4+3reb+1ast
Santurce: I.Sosa Carrion 28+2reb+1ast, G.Clavell 22+3reb+4ast, C.Diallo 15+18reb+2ast, G.Clavell 13+3reb, F.Rivera 8+4reb+8ast, S.Labissiere 7+1reb



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