BSN Round 20 (Regular Season): Bayamon lose to Quebradillas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Vaqueros (18-7) in Bayamon on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Piratas (14-8) 93-91. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who scored 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Piratas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Quebradillas keep a position of league leader which they share with defeated Bayamon. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top place with seven games lost. Quebradillas are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Bayamon will play against Manati and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Arecibo. Second ranked Piratas (14-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Capitanes (14-11) 102-99 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Thomas Robinson contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) for Arecibo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Piratas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Quebradillas keep a position of league leader. Arecibo at the other side dropped to the second place with 11 games lost. Quebradillas will play against Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Arecibo will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Carolina between Gigantes and Vaqueros. Fourth ranked Gigantes (10-9) got a very close home victory over top-ranked Vaqueros (18-7). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Kobi Simmons who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Danilo Gallinari responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Loser Vaqueros still keeps top place with seven games lost. Carolina will meet league's leader Quebradillas on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bayamon will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Manati was defeated by Mayaguez in a road game 97-89. Arecibo beat Santurce at home 85-81. San German won against Caguas on the opponent's court 109-100. Aguada managed to outperform Manati in a home game 90-86. Ponce recorded a loss to San German on the road 90-78.



Mayaguez - Manati 97-89

There was no surprise in Mayaguez where 6th ranked Osos (4-17) were defeated by third ranked Indios (13-11) 97-89 on Monday. Mayaguez looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 assists and New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. International guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL, agency: ASE) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Five Mayaguez and four Manati players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mayaguez maintains third position with 13-11 record having six points less than leader Quebradillas. Loser Osos keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. Mayaguez will meet San German (#5) on the road in the next round. Manati will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: M.Doyle 22+4reb+6ast, S.Waardenburg 14+8reb+1ast, J.Erazo 14+4reb, L.Martinez 12+2reb+2ast, T.Harrison 10+7reb+1ast, C.Gaston 6+4reb+4ast
Manati: A.Morales 21+9reb+10ast, D.Hernandez 21+6reb+1ast, C.Diallo 12+6reb+1ast, J.Howard 10+2reb+5ast, M.Bruesewitz 9+2reb+2ast, C.Ortiz 8+4reb

Bayamon - Quebradillas 91-93

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Vaqueros (18-7) in Bayamon on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Piratas (14-8) 93-91. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who scored 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) added 22 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piratas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Quebradillas keep a position of league leader which they share with defeated Bayamon. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top place with seven games lost. Quebradillas are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Bayamon will play against Manati and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 38+6reb+7ast, T.Robinson 20+8reb+3ast, P.Wheeler 10+2reb, Z.Smith 10+1reb+3ast, D.Clemente 6+1ast, T.Rolon 6+2reb+2ast
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 22+1reb+3ast, J.McGee 21+7reb, D.Gallinari 16+4reb+3ast, C.Duarte 11+3reb+3ast, J.Ezquerra 8+2reb+8ast, I.Palermo 7+8reb+2ast

Arecibo - Santurce 85-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Capitanes' (14-11) home victory over second-ranked Cangrejeros (14-7) 85-81 on Monday. Arecibo made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) who added 20 points and 4 assists during the contest. Naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) responded with 14 points and 6 assists and American forward Jayden Martinez (201-2000, college: N.Texas) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Arecibo and four Santurce players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Arecibo went down to second position due to points difference which they share with defeated Santurce. Loser Cangrejeros keeps the second place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: J.Okafor 21+8reb+3ast, B.Knight 20+4reb+4ast, V.Liz 14+7reb+4ast, R.Pinzon 12+1reb+2ast, N.Rakocevic 10+12reb, W.Rodriguez 5+3reb+1ast
Santurce: I.Clark 15+2reb+3ast, W.Hodge 14+2reb+6ast, J.Martinez 13+8reb, B.Santiago 11+3reb, A.Matias 11+2reb, J.Sullinger 6+5reb+2ast

Caguas - San German 100-109

There was a minor upset in Caguas where 3rd ranked Criollos (11-11) were defeated by fifth ranked Atleticos (9-13) 109-100 on Tuesday. San German dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Criollos' 36 and made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds and forward Jalen Slawson (201-1999, college: Furman) who added 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Five San German and four Caguas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San German maintains fifth position with 9-13 record. Loser Criollos keep the third place with 11 games lost. San German will meet at home higher ranked Mayaguez (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caguas will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: G.York 28+8reb+2ast, S.Mennenga 26+5reb+3ast, J.Slawson 17+13reb+5ast, A.Gordon 15+4reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 11+2reb+7ast, A.Curbelo 8+5reb+2ast
Caguas: T.Trice II 29+5reb+9ast, L.King 24+9reb+1ast, A.Mitchell 20+7reb+6ast, L.Rivera 15+1reb+1ast, C.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, J.Bryan Diaz 4

Arecibo - Quebradillas 99-102

Important game to mention about took place in Arecibo. Second ranked Piratas (14-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Capitanes (14-11) 102-99 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. Arecibo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) and Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) added 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) in the effort for Arecibo. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Piratas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Quebradillas keep a position of league leader. Arecibo at the other side dropped to the second place with 11 games lost. Quebradillas will play against Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Arecibo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 36+9reb+9ast, P.Wheeler 17+7reb+1ast, T.Robinson 14+9reb+3ast, T.Rolon 13+2reb+3ast, Z.Smith 11+2reb, C.Emory 5+8reb
Arecibo: J.Okafor 28+10reb+2ast, B.Knight 26+5reb+11ast, V.Liz 16+5reb+3ast, R.Melendez 15+4reb+1ast, N.Rakocevic 8+5reb+4ast, D.Gonzalez 4

Aguada - Manati 90-86

There was a small surprise in Aguada where sixth ranked Santeros (6-14) beat their close opponent Osos (4-17) 90-86 on Wednesday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Bryn Forbes (190-1993, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 assists and international power forward Arnaldo Toro (203-1997, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 10 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Santeros players scored in double figures. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) responded with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and international guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains sixth position with 6-14 record which they share with defeated Manati. Loser Osos keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. Aguada will meet higher ranked Ponce (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Manati will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aguada: B.Forbes 18+2reb+6ast, J.Eddie 14+3reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 12+7reb+5ast, M.Camper 12+1reb, J.Holland 10+1reb+3ast, A.Toro 10+13reb+2ast
Manati: C.Diallo 36+11reb+1ast, A.Morales 24+13reb+5ast, J.Howard 13+1reb+7ast, C.Ortiz 9+5reb+2ast, D.Hernandez 2, W.Lugo 2+2ast

San German - Ponce 90-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in San German where one of their biggest challengers Leones (11-10) were defeated by fifth ranked Atleticos (9-13) 90-78 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and New Zealand forward Sam Mennenga (206-2001, college: Davidson) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Darius Bazley (206-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San German maintains fifth position with 9-13 record. Loser Leones keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. San German will meet at home higher ranked Mayaguez (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ponce will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: G.York 20+5reb+3ast, A.Curbelo 19+4reb+8ast, S.Mennenga 18+8reb+3ast, E.Crawford 14+2reb+1ast, J.Slawson 9+6reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 6+5reb
Ponce: A.Ford 24+1reb+1ast, D.Bazley 19+15reb+3ast, J.De Jesus 18+6reb+3ast, J.Thompson IV 10+4reb, J.Ruiz 4+2reb+3ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 2+2reb+1ast

Carolina - Bayamon 93-91

A very close game took place in Carolina between Gigantes and Vaqueros. Fourth ranked Gigantes (10-9) got a very close home victory over top-ranked Vaqueros (18-7). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Loser Vaqueros still keeps top place with seven games lost. Carolina will meet league's leader Quebradillas on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bayamon will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Simmons 27+10reb+7ast, K.Doolittle 25+13reb+6ast, M.Harrell 22+6reb+1ast, A.Franklin 6+6reb+1ast, I.Sosa 5+2reb, J.Romer 3+1reb
Bayamon: D.Gallinari 24+8reb+4ast, J.McGee 21+9reb+1ast, C.Duarte 13+6reb+4ast, I.Palermo 9+2reb+1ast, J.Ezquerra 9+5reb+4ast, S.Thompson Jr. 6+7reb+3ast