BSN Round 22: Leones lose to Atleticos

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 22 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Leones (17-12). They were edged by fourth ranked Atleticos (15-13) 91-90 on Tuesday night. Atleticos made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) scored 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 23 points during the contest. Atleticos' coach Manuel Cintron used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American-South Sudanese Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-13 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the second place with 12 games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Arecibo. Leones will play next round against league's leader Capitanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Atleticos will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Indios in Mayaguez.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Capitanes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Capitanes defeated 5th ranked Gigantes in Arecibo 102-94. Dominican Victor Liz (193-1986) notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) to lead the effort and Walter Hodge supported him with 22 points and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists by American point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Capitanes have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Gigantes will play next round against league's leader Vaqueros trying to get back on the winning streak. Capitanes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Leones at Juana Diaz.
Fifth-ranked Gigantes (11-16) gave a tough game to first ranked Vaqueros (19-8) in Bayamon on Thursday. Vaqueros managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Kristian Doolittle fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Sheldon McClellan produced 30 points and 5 steals for lost side. Vaqueros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-8 record. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Vaqueros will again meet Gigantes (#4) in the next round. Gigantes will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Guayama lost to Mayaguez on the opponent's court 50-68. Bayamon managed to outperform Guaynabo in a home game 94-77. Mayaguez recorded a loss to Santurce on the road 92-89. Humacao was defeated by Ponce on its own court 90-95. Fajardo was beaten by San German in a road game 92-84.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 15 rebounds by Jared Ruiz of Mayaguez.

Mayaguez - Guayama 68-50

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Brujos' (8-19) road loss to fifth ranked Indios (14-14) 50-68 on Wednesday. Indios outrebounded Brujos 43-31 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Brujos' players. Naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) produced 17 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indios moved-up to third place, which they share with Fajardo. Loser Brujos keep the sixth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Humacao. Indios will meet Atleticos (#4) in the next round. Brujos will play against Cariduros in Fajardo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: K.Wesson 17+7reb, J.Ruiz 16+15reb+2ast, J.Cintron 8+9reb+7ast, D.Buycks 8+4reb+5ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 7+1reb+1ast, J.Paige 4+4reb+3ast
Guayama: J.Perkins 17+4reb+6ast, H.Hiram 11+2reb+1ast, D.Maldonado 6+1reb, B.McCauley 6+11reb, B.Davis 5+1reb+1ast, K.Mauras 3+1reb

Bayamon - Guaynabo 94-77

Rather predictable result in Bayamon where first ranked Vaqueros (19-8) defeated 4th ranked Mets (11-16) 94-77 on Tuesday. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. The former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Jeff Early Jr (190-1988, college: SIU) produced 20 points and the former international forward Renaldo Balkman (201-1984, college: S.Carolina) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Vaqueros and five Mets players scored in double figures. Vaqueros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-8 record. Mets lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Carolina. Vaqueros will meet Gigantes (#4) in the next round. Mets will play against Piratas in Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: I.Romero 21+5reb+2ast, B.Santiago 19+3reb, A.Rodriguez 15+5reb+12ast, D.Hernandez 13+4reb+1ast, K.Doolittle 8+8reb+2ast, J.Mojica 6+3reb+2ast
Guaynabo: J.Early Jr. 20+2reb+2ast, B.Moore 14+4reb+3ast, E.Crawford 13+8reb+2ast, R.Balkman 12+5reb+6ast, K.Vinales 11+1reb+7ast, M.Basabe 4+7reb

Arecibo - Carolina 102-94

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Capitanes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Capitanes defeated 5th ranked Gigantes in Arecibo 102-94. They outrebounded Gigantes 40-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. Capitanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Dominican Victor Liz (193-1986) notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) to lead the effort and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) supported him with 22 points and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists by American point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. Nigerian power forward Alade Aminu (207-1987, college: Georgia Tech) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Capitanes have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Gigantes will play next round against league's leader Vaqueros trying to get back on the winning streak. Capitanes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Leones at Juana Diaz.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: V.Liz 29+6reb+4ast, W.Hodge 22+1reb+11ast, C.Elonu 13+15reb+1ast, D.Huertas 13+4reb+3ast, A.Nunez 6+3reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 5+4reb+2ast
Carolina: T.Waters 18+2reb+10ast, S.McClellan 18+3reb+1ast, A.Aminu 16+7reb+2ast, G.Conditt IV 11+6reb, J.Cruz 9+1reb+3ast, A.Carmona 7+2reb+1ast

San German - Ponce 91-90

Round 22 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Leones (17-12). They were edged by fourth ranked Atleticos (15-13) 91-90 on Tuesday night. Atleticos made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) scored 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 23 points during the contest. Atleticos' coach Manuel Cintron used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American-South Sudanese Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-13 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the second place with 12 games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Arecibo. Leones will play next round against league's leader Capitanes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Atleticos will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Indios in Mayaguez.
Top scorers:
San German: N.Mason 31+7reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 23+3reb+2ast, W.Daniels 13+6reb+2ast, J.Bryan Diaz 8+3reb+1ast, T.Fernandez 7+3reb+5ast, L.Hernandez 6+6reb
Ponce: N.Omot 24+6reb+3ast, J.De Jesus 21+5reb+6ast, M.Jones 15+7reb+1ast, J.Murphy 10+2reb, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+14reb, L.Lopez 6+1reb+1ast

Santurce - Mayaguez 92-89

Not a big story in a game in Santurce where 5th ranked Indios (14-14) were edged by second ranked Cangrejeros (14-13) 92-89 on Tuesday. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cangrejeros maintains second position with 14-13 record having five points less than leader Arecibo. Loser Indios dropped to the third place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Fajardo. Cangrejeros will meet at home Grises (#6) in the next round. Indios will play against Atleticos in San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: C.Diallo 26+11reb, I.Sosa Carrion 18+2reb+3ast, J.Barea 14+6reb+10ast, A.Matias 14+4reb, S.Labissiere 8+10reb, G.Clavell 6+2reb+2ast
Mayaguez: K.Wesson 26+10reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 19+4reb+3ast, T.Polo 10+6reb+2ast, J.Paige 8+4reb+3ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 8+3reb+1ast, D.Buycks 8+6reb+11ast

Humacao - Ponce 90-95

Everything went according to plan in Humacao where first ranked Leones (17-12) beat 6th ranked Grises (8-19) 95-90 on Thursday. Leones made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leones made 8 blocks. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern, agency: Network Sports International) fired 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. The former international Michael Rosario (190-1990, college: Florida) chipped in 25 points. American forward Malcolm Miller (200-1993, college: Holy Cross) produced 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Leones went down to second position due to points difference. Grises lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Guayama. Leones will meet at home league's leader Capitanes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Grises will play against the league's second-placed Cangrejeros (#2) in Santurce and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: M.Rosario 25+2reb+2ast, M.Jones 22+9reb+4ast, J.De Jesus 19+2reb+6ast, N.Omot 8+5reb+4ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+5reb+1ast, C.Negron 5+6reb+1ast
Humacao: M.Miller 22+5reb+4ast, G.Belardo 22+3reb+1ast, A.Kappos 15+1reb+1ast, K.Horton 9+7reb+6ast, D.Spottsville 6+8reb+5ast, L.Rivera 5+1reb

San German - Fajardo 92-84

Everything could happen in San German at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Atleticos and one of their biggest challengers Cariduros had identical 14-13 record. This time Atleticos used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Fajardo 92-84 on Thursday night. Atleticos dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Cariduros' 42. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 15 assists for the winners. International forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-13 record. Loser Cariduros keep the third place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. Atleticos will meet at home Indios (#5) in the next round. Cariduros will play against Brujos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San German: J.Rodriguez 21+5reb, W.Daniels 14+2reb+3ast, J.Erazo 12+1reb+1ast, N.Mason 11+6reb+15ast, E.Ayala 9+4reb, T.Fernandez 8+3reb+3ast
Fajardo: T.Jones 18+5reb+1ast, C.Brady 17+1reb+2ast, A.Goodwin 11+4reb+3ast, A.Toro 8+6reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 8+4reb+2ast, E.Andujar 7+10reb+4ast

Bayamon - Carolina 84-82

Fifth-ranked Gigantes (11-16) gave a tough game to first ranked Vaqueros (19-8) in Bayamon on Thursday. Vaqueros managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. The former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) chipped in 18 points. American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) produced 30 points and 5 steals and his fellow American import point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) added 17 points and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vaqueros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-8 record. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Vaqueros will again meet Gigantes (#4) in the next round. Gigantes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: I.Romero 19+3reb+2ast, J.Mojica 18+4reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 15+2reb+3ast, K.Doolittle 12+18reb+3ast, R.Pearson 6+6reb+1ast, D.Hernandez 5+2reb
Carolina: S.McClellan 30+2reb+1ast, T.Waters 17+2reb+12ast, A.Aminu 16+13reb, G.Conditt IV 10+12reb+1ast, J.Cruz 5+1reb, A.Franklin 4+3reb



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