BSN Round 24 (Regular Season): Santurce beat Manati by two after a very close game

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Sixth-ranked Osos (4-23) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Cangrejeros (16-10) in Manati on Thursday. The visitors from Santurce managed to secure only two-point victory 105-103. However their fans expected easier game. Santurce made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 8 assists. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) replied with 28 points and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for Manati. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santurce moved-up to second place. Manati lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 23 games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round. Manati will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Capitanes (14-13) against fifth ranked Atleticos (13-15) on Monday night. Visiting Capitanes were crushed by Atleticos in San German 102-66. Worth to mention a great performance of American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists and Jalen Slawson who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San German moved-up to fourth place. Arecibo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 13 games lost. San German will play against higher ranked Caguas (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Arecibo will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Criollos (16-11) which hosted in Caguas 4th ranked Gigantes (12-13). Third ranked Criollos managed to get a 8-point victory 91-83. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Louis King who scored that evening 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 26 points by Kobi Simmons did not help to save the game for Carolina. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Criollos have an impressive five-game winning streak. Caguas moved-up to second place, which they share with Mayaguez. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ponce. Caguas will meet San German (#4) on the road in the next round. Carolina will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 24 Aguada was beaten by Mayaguez on the road 98-92. Bayamon won against Guaynabo on its own court 101-91.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists by Danilo Gallinari of Bayamon.



Caguas - Carolina 91-83

An interesting game for Criollos (16-11) which hosted in Caguas 4th ranked Gigantes (12-13). Third ranked Criollos managed to get a 8-point victory 91-83. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who scored that evening 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Onzie Branch (201-1991, college: Gardner-Webb) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Criollos players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Carolina. Power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) added 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Criollos have an impressive five-game winning streak. Caguas moved-up to second place, which they share with Mayaguez. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Ponce. Caguas will meet San German (#4) on the road in the next round. Carolina will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caguas: H.Huertas 20+2reb+2ast, L.King 14+7reb+7ast, O.Branch 13+9reb+2ast, T.Trice II 13+2reb+9ast, C.Lopez 10+4reb, A.Mitchell 7+4reb+1ast
Carolina: K.Simmons 26+3reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 15+3reb+1ast, J.Cruz 9+2reb+1ast, A.Franklin 8+5reb+2ast, M.Harrell 7+3reb, E.Ortiz 6+4reb+6ast

Manati - Santurce 103-105

Sixth-ranked Osos (4-23) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Cangrejeros (16-10) in Manati on Thursday. The visitors from Santurce managed to secure only two-point victory 105-103. However their fans expected easier game. Santurce made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 8 assists. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. The former international Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) replied with 28 points and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) added 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) in the effort for Manati. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santurce moved-up to second place. Manati lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 23 games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round. Manati will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santurce: A.Rodriguez 25+4reb+8ast, I.Clark 15+2reb+3ast, A.Matias 15+4reb+2ast, J.Sullinger 12+8reb+3ast, D.Collier 11+8reb, B.Santiago 9+3reb+1ast
Manati: I.Cruz 28+4reb+7ast, C.Diallo 21+10reb+1ast, C.Ortiz 15+3reb, G.Santiago 9+1reb+6ast, L.Johnson 7+2reb+2ast, D.Burton 6+1reb+2ast

San German - Arecibo 102-66

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Capitanes (14-13) against fifth ranked Atleticos (13-15) on Monday night. Visiting Capitanes were crushed by Atleticos in San German 102-66. San German shot the lights out from three nailing 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Arecibo's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Jalen Slawson (201-1999, college: Furman) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San German moved-up to fourth place. Arecibo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 13 games lost. San German will play against higher ranked Caguas (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Arecibo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San German: G.York 28+3reb+4ast, J.Slawson 17+8reb+5ast, K.Rose 14+1reb, T.Fernandez 10+4reb+7ast, J.Walker 6+1reb+2ast, A.Curbelo 6+4reb+5ast
Arecibo: B.Knight 15+6reb+4ast, J.Okafor 12+3reb+2ast, V.Liz 11+5reb, R.Melendez 9+4reb+1ast, E.Andujar 7, D.Gonzalez 5+2reb+1ast

Mayaguez - Aguada 98-92

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Indios (16-11) beat 6th ranked Santeros (9-17) in Mayaguez 98-92 on Monday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mayaguez made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 18 points and 10 assists. Even 24 points and 4 assists by Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) did not help to save the game for Aguada. American guard Bryn Forbes (190-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 19 points and 4 assists. Four Mayaguez and five Aguada players scored in double figures. Santeros' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Indios have a solid four-game winning streak. Mayaguez maintains second position with 16-11 record having six points less than leader Quebradillas, which they share with Caguas. Aguada at the other side keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. Mayaguez will meet at home Ponce (#5) in the next round. Aguada will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: S.Waardenburg 24+15reb+2ast, N.Perkins 24+7reb, M.Doyle 18+3reb+10ast, J.Pacheco 13+2ast, J.Early Jr. 7+4reb+2ast, L.Cuascut 6+4reb
Aguada: N.Sobey 24+4reb+4ast, B.Forbes 19+4reb+4ast, J.Meeks 12+1reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 12+8reb+3ast, A.Toro 11+14reb+1ast, G.Rosado 8+4reb+2ast

Bayamon - Guaynabo 101-91

Very expected game when 5th ranked Mets (9-18) lost to first ranked Vaqueros (21-7) in Bayamon 91-101 on Monday. Bayamon made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) who scored that evening 30 points and Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Vaqueros' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Guaynabo. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) added 20 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Vaqueros have a solid three-game winning streak. Bayamon maintains first position with 21-7 record. Guaynabo at the other side keeps the fifth place with 18 games lost. Bayamon will meet Guaynabo (#5) on the road in the next round. Guaynabo will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 30+3reb+2ast, C.Duarte 21+5reb+4ast, J.McGee 17+7reb+4ast, D.Gallinari 14+11reb+6ast, G.Browne 12+4reb+7ast, J.Ezquerra 5+7reb+4ast
Guaynabo: J.Paige 20+4reb+3ast, I.Romero 17+12reb, T.Pinson Jr. 15+6reb+6ast, B.Boyd 14+3reb+1ast, K.Mauras 12+6reb+9ast, D.Cousins 11+7reb+5ast