BSN Round 34: #1 Vaqueros are defeated by Mets

DeMarcus Cousins

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 8 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (18-11) in Guaynabo on Monday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Mets (17-12) 101-100. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mets made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 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 Mets made 7 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Vaqueros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American power forward DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) chipped in 19 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mets have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-12 record behind leader Quebradillas. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top place with 11 games lost. Mets are looking forward to face Cariduros (#6) in Fajardo in the next round. Vaqueros will play on the road against Cangrejeros (#3) in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in San German. Second ranked host Atleticos (18-9) defeated one of their biggest challengers Capitanes (16-13) 85-81. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Capitanes. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Josue Erazo supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds by Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) did not help to save the game for Capitanes. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Atleticos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-9 record having just two points less than leader Quebradillas. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with 13 games lost. Atleticos will play against Leones (#6) in Juana Diaz in the next round. Capitanes will play at home against Gigantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Carolina. 3rd ranked host Gigantes (15-13) lost to first ranked Vaqueros (18-11) 91-82. Angel Rodriguez fired 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Mike Scott produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Gigantes' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-11 record. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fourth place with 13 games lost. Vaqueros will meet Cangrejeros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gigantes will play against Capitanes in Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 34 Manati were destroyed by Ponce on the opponent's court 109-88. Humacao unfortunately lost to Santurce in a home game 85-100.