SLB Round 8: Guaiqueries lose to Spartans

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Guaiqueries (6-1) in Porlamar on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by Spartans (7-1) 79-52. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Guaiqueries. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-90, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and international center Windi Graterol (204-86, agency: Pro Sports) who added 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. International Edgar Martinez (199-97) responded with 14 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. Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Guaiqueries at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Spartans are looking forward to face Brillantes (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Guaiqueries will play against Centauros (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bucaneros (#5) were upset in by eighth ranked Supersonicos 71-61. The winners were led by the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-93, college: S.Carolina, agency: Duran International) who scored that evening 26 points and 8 rebounds and Carlos Cedeno supported him with 10 points and 6 assists. Even 19 points by the former international swingman Cesar Garcia (193-90, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for Bucaneros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Supersonicos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Bucaneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Supersonicos will play against Diablos (#11) in Caracas in the next round where they are favorite. Bucaneros will play against Condores (#13) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Centauros (5-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Llaneros (3-4). Centauros managed to secure a 6-point victory 103-97 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Michael Flores who scored 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Jose Sojo produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Llaneros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Centauros maintains fourth position with 5-2 record. Loser Llaneros dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Broncos. Centauros will meet at home league's second-placed Guaiqueries in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Llaneros will play against Broncos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Broncos (#9) and Diablos (#11). Broncos (3-4) won against visiting Diablos (2-6) 59-53. Garly Sojo orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Llaneros. Diablos at the other side keep the eleventh position with six games lost. Broncos' next round opponent will be Llaneros (#9). Diablos will play against Supersonicos and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 8 Gigantes destroyed Brillantes on the opponent's court 82-63. Cangrejeros unfortunately lost to Gladiadores in a home game 74-83.

Broncos - Diablos 59-53

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Broncos (#9) and Diablos (#11). Broncos (3-4) won against visiting Diablos (2-6) 59-53. Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Diablos' 26. Broncos forced 23 Diablos turnovers. International point guard Garly Sojo (196-99) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-95) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Leinfer Montes (192-94) replied with 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Angelo Cisneros (198-97) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Diablos. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Llaneros. Diablos at the other side keep the eleventh position with six games lost. Broncos' next round opponent will be Llaneros (#9). Diablos will play against Supersonicos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Diablos: L.Montes 13+6reb+1ast, C.Angelo 10+7reb+2ast, O.Alvarez 8+4reb+1ast, G.Edry 8+4reb, I.Argenis 5+3reb+1ast, J.Mejias 5+4reb+1ast
Broncos: S.Garly 14+15reb+5ast, M.Zambrano 13+4reb+4ast, J.Martinez 8+6reb+1ast, R.Machado 6+4reb, D.Arias 4+1reb, K.Bracho 4+2reb

Brillantes - Gigantes 63-82

Very expected game when 12th ranked Brillantes (1-6) were crushed at home by fourth ranked Gigantes (6-2) 82-63. Gigantes outrebounded Brillantes 47-33 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-94) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Albert Arias (194-89) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Neill Ojeda (190-90) replied with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Luis Palacios (201-1) added 6 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Brillantes. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gigantes moved-up to third place. Brillantes at the other side keep the twelfth position with six games lost. Gigantes' next round opponent will be Cangrejeros (#10) in Maturin and are hoping to win another game. Brillantes will play on the road against the league's leader Spartans in Caracas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: N.Ojeda 14+6reb+2ast, I.Ludwing 12+3reb+1ast, M.Jorge 10+1reb, R.Rada 9+4reb+2ast, V.Poiche 6+1reb, P.Luis 6+12reb
Gigantes: L.Duarte 25+12reb+2ast, A.Arias 17+8reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 15+6reb+2ast, I.Nunez 7+4reb+3ast, D.Rondon 4+3reb+8ast, J.Sequea 3+1reb

Cangrejeros - Gladiadores 74-83

Rather predictable result in Maturin where sixth ranked Gladiadores (5-3) defeated 10th ranked Cangrejeros (2-5) 83-74. They outrebounded Cangrejeros 46-25 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Jesus Martinez (206-86) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). International power forward Eliezer Montano (206-91) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Edixon Figueroa (187-94) replied with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and point guard Eduardo Rios (182-88) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Cangrejeros. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gladiadores moved-up to fifth place. Cangrejeros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. Gladiadores will have a break next round. Cangrejeros will play on the road against Gigantes (#3) in Puerto Ordaz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cangrejeros: E.Figueroa 18+5reb+6ast, E.Rios 11+7reb+3ast, K.Lemus 11+2ast, A.Acosta 8+1reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 8+2reb+3ast, C.Lopez 6+1reb
Gladiadores: E.Montano 20+9reb+2ast, J.Martinez 19+17reb+2ast, H.Bompart 12+8ast, G.Ruben 8+4reb+3ast, D.Ramirez 8+7reb+4ast, J.Romero 7+5reb

Supersonicos - Bucaneros 71-61

Bucaneros (#5) were upset in by eighth ranked Supersonicos 71-61. Supersonicos outrebounded Bucaneros 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-93, college: S.Carolina, agency: Duran International) who scored that evening 26 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Carlos Cedeno (193-85, college: Frank Phillips) supported him with 10 points and 6 assists. Even 19 points by the former international swingman Cesar Garcia (193-90, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for Bucaneros. The former international center Miguel Marriaga (205-84) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Supersonicos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Bucaneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Supersonicos will play against Diablos (#11) in Caracas in the next round where they are favorite. Bucaneros will play against Condores (#13) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bucaneros: C.Garcia 19+4reb+3ast, M.Marriaga 11+7reb, Y.Palacios 11+3reb+4ast, J.Mendoza 6+3reb, J.Diaz 5+8reb+2ast, E.Hernandez 4+3reb+3ast
Supersonicos: M.Carrera 26+8reb+2ast, L.Julio 11+3reb, C.Cedeno 10+4reb+6ast, M.Sierralta 8+5reb+2ast, J.Vargas 6+3reb, D.Castro 4+2reb

Llaneros - Centauros 97-103

The game in was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Centauros (5-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Llaneros (3-4). Centauros managed to secure a 6-point victory 103-97 on Sunday. Centauros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Michael Flores (192-85) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Jose Sojo (194-96) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-86, college: Northeastern St.) added 21 points and 5 steals respectively for the hosts. Four Centauros and five Llaneros players scored in double figures. Llaneros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Centauros maintains fourth position with 5-2 record. Loser Llaneros dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Broncos. Centauros will meet at home league's second-placed Guaiqueries in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Llaneros will play against Broncos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: T.Cobos 21+2reb+2ast, J.Sojo 20+7reb+5ast, J.Tovar 20+4reb+1ast, F.Marquez 10+5reb+3ast, J.Rondon 10+5reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 5+2reb+1ast
Centauros: M.Flores 36+4reb+4ast, K.Pena 21+2reb+10ast, L.Bethelmy 17+15reb+5ast, J.Materan 15+6reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 8+6reb, J.Bracho 6+4ast

Guaiqueries - Spartans 52-79

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Guaiqueries (6-1) in Porlamar on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by Spartans (7-1) 79-52. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Guaiqueries. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-90, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and international center Windi Graterol (204-86, agency: Pro Sports) who added 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. International Edgar Martinez (199-97) responded with 14 points and the former international power forward Francisco Centeno (203-85) scored 13 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. Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Guaiqueries at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Spartans are looking forward to face Brillantes (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Guaiqueries will play against Centauros (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: E.Martinez 14+3reb+1ast, F.Centeno 13+4reb, L.Palacios 8+4ast, L.Carrillo 8+8reb, A.Perez 4+7reb+1ast, D.Martinez 3+1reb
Spartans: P.Chourio 22+1reb+5ast, W.Graterol 13+12reb, E.Hernandez 10+2reb, N.Palacios 9+4reb, L.Lopez 7+4reb+1ast, C.Elian 5+4reb+1ast



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