BSN Round 27 (Regular Season): San German is defeated by Mayaguez

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSN. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Atleticos (20-13) in Mayaguez on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by fifth ranked Indios (12-20) 95-68. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 95-68. Indios shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Indios made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Neftali Alvarez (183-1999, college: Southern Miss) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) with 11 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mayaguez maintains fifth place with 12-20 record. San German lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top position with 13 games lost. Mayaguez are looking forward to face higher ranked Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Manati. Sixth ranked Osos (14-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Capitanes (16-13) 93-92 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. Jameer Nelson Jr accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists for Capitanes in the defeat. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Manati have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-18 record. Arecibo at the other side keeps the second position with 13 games lost. Manati will play against league's second-placed Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Arecibo will play against the league's leader San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Carolina between Cangrejeros and Gigantes. Fourth ranked Cangrejeros (17-15) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd placed Gigantes (17-14). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 96-95 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. The best player for the winners was Kenneth Faried who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Tremont Waters who recorded 21 points and 8 assists. Gigantes' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santurce maintains fourth place with 17-15 record. Loser Gigantes keeps the third position with 14 games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 27: Quebradillas lost to Guaynabo on the opponent's court 101-114. Ponce unfortunately lost to Manati in a home game 88-96. Mayaguez was rolled over Caguas on the road 86-114. Santurce defeated Aguada on its own court 94-87.



Guaynabo - Quebradillas 114-101:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Piratas' (9-22) road loss to fifth ranked Mets (14-16) 101-114 on Sunday. Guaynabo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 38. Guaynabo looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Quebradillas' players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Malik Williams (211-1998, college: Louisville) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Max Abmas (183-2001, college: Texas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Mets' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (194-1996) who recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and American-Italian forward Grant Basile (206-2000, college: Virginia Tech) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Guaynabo maintains fifth place with 14-16 record. Quebradillas lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 22 games lost. Guaynabo will meet at home league's second-placed Caguas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quebradillas will play against Aguada (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: W.Malik 34+15reb+2ast, P.Jaysean 22+4reb+9ast, A.Max 20+3reb+14ast, C.Torrey 17+4reb+4ast, R.Ismael 12+3reb+4ast, C.Denis 5+1reb
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 22+5reb+9ast, G.Basile 19+6reb, P.Wheeler 16+2reb, V.Liz 14+7reb+2ast, G.Clavell 10+4ast, W.Cruz 10+3reb+3ast

Ponce - Manati 88-96:
There was a small surprise in Ponce where sixth ranked Osos (14-18) defeated 4th placed Leones (13-18) 96-88 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Ponce won third quarter 30-25. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Osos made 28-of-30 free shots (93.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (185-2000, college: TCU, agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991) who recorded 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American guard Jalen Crutcher (187-1999, college: Dayton) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Manati have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-18 record. Loser Leones keeps the fourth position with 18 games lost. Manati will meet league's second-placed Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ponce will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manati: N.Jameer 21+5reb+2ast, D.Kristian 20+13reb+4ast, R.Tyquan 18+4reb+2ast, D.Cheick 18+7reb+1ast, R.Cintron 6+3reb+2ast, I.Sosa 5
Ponce: J.De Jesus 26+5reb+7ast, J.Crutcher 16+4reb+7ast, J.Murphy 10+3reb+1ast, B.Manek 10+8reb+4ast, C.Negron 10+4reb, F.Omar 7+1ast

Caguas - Mayaguez 114-86:
Not a big story in a game in Caguas where 5th ranked Indios (12-20) were rolled over by second ranked Criollos (19-11) 114-86 on Monday. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Mayaguez's players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 assists. His fellow American import center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and ex-international Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas maintains second place with 19-11 record having 2 victories less than leader San German. Loser Indios keeps the fifth position with 20 games lost. Caguas will meet Guaynabo (#5) on the road in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caguas: B.Moses 22+10reb, T.Travis 17+3reb+13ast, J.Denton 16+3reb+4ast, R.Luis 14+2ast, H.Hiram 11+6reb+5ast, K.Alexander 8+3reb
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 21+12reb+2ast, J.Placer-Diaz 18+1reb, J.Erazo 11+10reb+2ast, I.Gaiter 10+1reb+3ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+2reb, J.Ruiz 6+4reb+4ast

Carolina - Santurce 95-96:
A very close game took place in Carolina between Cangrejeros and Gigantes. Fourth ranked Cangrejeros (17-15) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd placed Gigantes (17-14). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 96-95 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St.) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) who recorded 21 points and 8 assists and American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) added 28 points respectively. Gigantes' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santurce maintains fourth place with 17-15 record. Loser Gigantes keeps the third position with 14 games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: F.Kenneth 23+14reb+4ast, W.D.J. 17+8reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 12+2reb+7ast, M.Corey 11+1reb+3ast, P.Isaiah 10+2reb, M.Angel 10+2reb+3ast
Carolina: J.Nowell 28+3reb+1ast, T.Waters 21+4reb+8ast, H.Tyson 21+7reb, S.James Jr. 9+3reb+3ast, D.Rivera 7+7reb+2ast, G.Conditt IV 4+11reb+2ast

Manati - Arecibo 93-92:
Important game to mention about took place in Manati. Sixth ranked Osos (14-18) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Capitanes (16-13) 93-92 on Tuesday evening. Arecibo was ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 25-23 charge of Manati, which allowed them to win the game. Osos made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Capitanes were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Jameer Nelson Jr (185-2000, college: TCU, agency: The Crew A.M.) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists and international forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Capitanes in the defeat. Four Osos and five Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Manati have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-18 record. Arecibo at the other side keeps the second position with 13 games lost. Manati will play against league's second-placed Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Arecibo will play against the league's leader San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: D.Cheick 29+9reb+1ast, I.Sosa 19+1reb+2ast, N.Jameer 17+5reb+5ast, R.Tyquan 15+2reb+8ast, O.Chris 5+2reb, J.Cintron 3+1reb
Arecibo: R.Melendez 17+7reb, D.Walton Jr. 15+5reb+13ast, A.Plummer 11+2reb+2ast, T.Soares 11+7reb+2ast, J.Zhao 10+3reb+2ast, J.Reyes 7+5reb+1ast

Santurce - Aguada 94-87:
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santurce where fourth ranked Cangrejeros (17-15) beat 3rd placed Santeros (15-16) 94-87 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 33-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Cangrejeros outrebounded Santeros 43-25 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American swingman Ian Clark (190-1991, college: Belmont) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) who recorded 13 points and 7 assists and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Four Cangrejeros and five Santeros players scored in double figures. Santeros' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santurce maintains fourth place with 17-15 record. Loser Santeros keeps the third position with 16 games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguada will play against Quebradillas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurce: C.Ian 22+4reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 18+6reb+8ast, C.Devon 14+4reb+2ast, M.Corey 11+1reb+1ast, F.Kenneth 10+12reb+1ast, P.Isaiah 9+8reb+3ast
Aguada: J.Wiley 16+4reb+1ast, R.Antonio 14+2reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 13+1reb+7ast, J.Holland 11+1reb+2ast, M.Camper 10+4reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 10+5reb+6ast

Mayaguez - San German 95-68:
The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Atleticos (20-13) in Mayaguez on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by fifth ranked Indios (12-20) 95-68. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 95-68. Indios shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Indios made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Neftali Alvarez (183-1999, college: Southern Miss) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) with 11 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) scored 7 points and 5 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. Mayaguez maintains fifth place with 12-20 record. San German lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top position with 13 games lost. Mayaguez are looking forward to face higher ranked Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: R.Jared 25+7reb+4ast, N.Alvarez 15+1reb+4ast, E.Josue 11+2reb+3ast, H.Tyrell 9+6reb+1ast, P.Jose 9+2reb+3ast, G.Isiah 7+3reb+2ast
San German: N.Perkins 11+8reb, J.Torres 9+5reb+1ast, O.Branch 9+2reb, D.Daniels 7+3reb+5ast, J.Torres 7+5reb, C.Brady 7+2reb