SLB Round 2: Supersonicos are defeated by Gigantes

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in SLB. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of Supersonicos at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Gigantes 82-66. Gigantes forced 23 Supersonicos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Jose Vargas (195-82, agency: Pro Sports) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Edwin Mijares (186-92) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gil used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colombian power forward Luis Almanza (196-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Gigantes is looking forward to face Indios in Caracas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Supersonicos will play on the road against Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Broncos' 99-95 road victory against Diablos. Guard Alexander Morillo (180-92) notched 20 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and Hector Diaz supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) by the former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-86, college: Northeastern St.) did not help to save the game for Diablos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Broncos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Quite upsetting was Trotamundos' 19-point home defeat in a game versus Guaiqueries who crushed hosts The best player for the winners was Heissler Guillent who scored 20 points and 7 assists. Donta Smith produced 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaiqueries will meet at home Supersonicos in the next round. Trotamundos will play against Taurinos and hope to win that game.
And what about another game where Cocodrilos beat Heroes by 29 points 85-56 on the road. Gregory Vargas orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 9 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. Cocodrilos' next round opponent will be Llaneros. Heroes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Spartans.
Important game to mention about took place in . Bucaneros saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Brillantes 64-62 on Tuesday evening. Eduardo Torres had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Bucaneros' coach Nestor Salazar allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Bucaneros will face Gladiadores in the next round where they are favorite. Brillantes will play against Diablos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 2 Spartans destroyed Gladiadores on the opponent's court 91-57. Indios managed to outperform Centauros in a home game 79-74.

Gladiadores - Spartans 57-91

Very expected game when Gladiadores were crushed at home by Spartans 91-57 on Monday. Spartans had a 29-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. International swingman Pedro Chourio (186-90, agency: Pro Sports) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Jose Sojo (180-96) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Point guard Humberto Bompart (183-94) responded with 11 points and the former international point guard Carlos Cedeno (193-85, college: Frank Phillips) scored 8 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: H.Bompart 11+4reb+2ast, Y.Umbria 8+2reb, C.Cedeno 8+3reb+3ast, C.Jhonkerleander 6+5reb+1ast, D.Ananguren 5+3reb, G.Ruben 5+3reb
Spartans: P.Chourio 19+3reb+2ast, J.Sojo 16+4reb+1ast, W.Graterol 10+5reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 9+7reb+2ast, Y.Sifontes 7+3reb+5ast, L.Lopez 7+5reb+3ast

Supersonicos - Gigantes 66-82

The most surprising game was a loss of Supersonicos at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Gigantes 82-66. Gigantes forced 23 Supersonicos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Jose Vargas (195-82, agency: Pro Sports) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Edwin Mijares (186-92) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gil used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colombian power forward Luis Almanza (196-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Evert Bernal (195-96) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Gigantes is looking forward to face Indios in Caracas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Supersonicos will play on the road against Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Supersonicos: L.Almanza 14+11reb+2ast, E.Bernal 14+6reb, O.Alvarez 13+3reb+4ast, A.Espinoza 8+5reb+3ast, W.Gomez 7+2reb, M.Hinestroza 6+4reb
Gigantes: E.Mijares 14+4reb+6ast, F.Lucena 13+2reb+4ast, J.Vargas 13+6reb+5ast, M.Bolivar 13+2reb, L.Duarte 10+10reb+1ast, A.Sucre 9+3reb+2ast

Diablos - Broncos 95-99

Very significant was Broncos' 99-95 road victory against Diablos. Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Diablos' 32. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Guard Alexander Morillo (180-92) notched 20 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and naturalized Colombian Hector Diaz (192-92) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Five Broncos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) by the former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-86, college: Northeastern St.) did not help to save the game for Diablos. International forward Anyelo Cisneros (198-97) added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Broncos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Diablos: T.Cobos 26+10reb+2ast, M.Sierralta 22+1reb+3ast, C.Anyelo 20+12reb+2ast, I.Argenis 10+1reb+1ast, J.Romero 9+9reb+3ast, J.Centeno 8+7ast
Broncos: A.Morillo 20+4reb+7ast, R.Yriarte 14+4reb+2ast, S.Garly 13+6reb, J.Manaure 13+5reb+3ast, H.Diaz 13+4reb+4ast, L.Julio 10+8reb+2ast

Trotamundos - Guaiqueries 72-91

Quite upsetting was Trotamundos' 19-point home defeat in a game versus Guaiqueries who crushed hosts They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) who scored 20 points and 7 assists. International forward Jose Ascanio (204-96) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized American Donta Smith (201-83, college: SE Illinois JC) produced 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Miguel Marriaga (205-84) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaiqueries will meet at home Supersonicos in the next round. Trotamundos will play against Taurinos and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: E.Baez 15+2reb+2ast, D.Smith 12+6reb+5ast, M.Marriaga 10+8reb+5ast, B.Yosmar 8+6reb, V.Daviel 7+1reb+3ast, M.Joe 6
Guaiqueries: H.Guillent 20+4reb+7ast, J.Ascanio 16+8reb+2ast, E.Martinez 12+4reb, J.Materan 10+4reb+5ast, G.Correa 9+6reb+5ast, E.Montano 8

Indios - Centauros 79-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Indios' home victory over Centauros 79-74 on Tuesday. Indios forced 26 Centauros turnovers. Strangely Centauros outrebounded Indios 51-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. The former international point guard Harold Cazorla (175-91, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 20 points, 6 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Dominican power forward Jhoyfer Diaz (200-87) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Dominican guard Kelvin Pena (193-80, college: Southeastern, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jose Sulbaran (190-99) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Centauros players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Indios will face Gigantes in Puerto Ordaz in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Centauros will play against Condores and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Centauros: K.Pena 18+11reb+6ast, J.Bracho 14+7reb+4ast, J.Sulbaran 12+12reb+4ast, J.Pinero 10+6reb+1ast, M.Luis 9+3reb+3ast, L.Germany 5+4reb+2ast
Indios: H.Cazorla 20+3reb+6ast, J.Diaz 17+3reb+1ast, J.Mejias 11+3reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 8+7reb+1ast, L.Rubianes 7+6reb, C.Silva 5+4reb+4ast

Brillantes - Bucaneros 62-64

Important game to mention about took place in . Bucaneros saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Brillantes 64-62 on Tuesday evening. The former international forward Eduardo Torres (194-81) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Eduardo Diaz (205-93) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Bucaneros' coach Nestor Salazar allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. International swingman Raymond Rada (194-97) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Neill Ojeda (190-90) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Bucaneros will face Gladiadores in the next round where they are favorite. Brillantes will play against Diablos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: R.Rada 19+8reb+1ast, M.Zambrano 12+9reb+3ast, N.Ojeda 10+14reb+1ast, L.Zerpa 9, D.Reyes 5+2reb+5ast, H.Ortega 3+4reb+2ast
Bucaneros: E.Diaz 15+11reb+1ast, E.Torres 14+12reb+3ast, L.Diaz 12+7reb, E.Hernandez 9+3reb+1ast, J.Mendoza 6+3reb+1ast, T.Marcano 4+3reb

Heroes - Cocodrilos 56-85

And what about another game where Cocodrilos beat Heroes by 29 points 85-56 on the road. Cocodrilos dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Heroes' 30. Cocodrilos had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Heroes' players. The former international point guard Gregory Vargas (182-86, agency: Pro Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 9 assists. The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) contributed with 7 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Kevin Nino (195-91) replied with 18 points and naturalized Colombian Jackson Zapata (198-85) added 13 points in the effort for Heroes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos' next round opponent will be Llaneros. Heroes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Spartans.
Top scorers:
Heroes: K.Nino 18+4reb+1ast, J.Zapata 13+4reb+1ast, L.Madera 10+4reb, A.Iglesias 7+3reb+1ast, S.Quiroz 6, L.Bolivar 2+2reb+1ast
Cocodrilos: G.Vargas 15+3reb+9ast, E.Gimenez 11+3reb+2ast, L.Montes 11+1reb+4ast, E.Hernandez 10+3reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 8+5reb+1ast, J.Diaz 7+4reb



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