BSN Round 29: Gigantes are upset by Grises

James Ennis

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Gigantes (13-10) and sixth ranked Grises (8-16) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Gigantes were defeated by Grises in a tough game in Carolina 82-90. Grises shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grises maintains sixth place with 8-16 record, which they share with Ponce. Gigantes at the other side keep the third position with ten games lost. Grises is looking forward to face league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gigantes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atleticos (15-9) against sixth ranked Osos (9-17) on Saturday night. Visiting Atleticos were defeated by Osos in a tough game in Manati 81-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atleticos. American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Ortiz contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Atleticos. Atleticos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Osos moved-up to fifth place. Atleticos at the other side keep the second position with nine games lost. Osos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atleticos will play on the road against Indios in Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas faced 3rd placed Capitanes. Host Piratas (17-6) defeated guests from Arecibo (13-11) 82-76. Hassan Whiteside stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Paris Bass responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Piratas maintains first place with 17-6 record. Loser Capitanes keep the third position with 11 games lost. Piratas will meet at home league's second-placed Cangrejeros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 29 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Guaynabo were defeated by Santurce in a road game 102-90. Bayamon beat Fajardo at home 99-88. Ponce lost to Mayaguez on the opponent's court 82-88.