SLB Round 11: #1 Spartans are defeated by Gladiadores

There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, derby games, 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 top-ranked Spartans (8-2) in Caracas on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Gladiadores (5-5) 72-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Carlos Cedeno (193-85, college: Frank Phillips) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists. point guard Humberto Bompart (183-94) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. International point guard Jose Sojo (180-96) responded with 13 points and 5 assists. Spartans' coach Pablo Favarel rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gladiadores maintains fifth place with 5-5 record, which they share with Supersonicos. Defending champion Spartans still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Cocodrilos and Broncos. Gladiadores is looking forward to face Bucaneros (#6) in La Guaira in the next round. Spartans' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Heroes.
Very significant was Indios' (#5) 20-point road victory against 6th ranked Centauros 68-48. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-81) who led the winners and scored 14 points. Emilio Cappare accounted for 11 points. Luis Germany (195-95) came up with 3 points and 12 rebounds for Centauros in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Centauros at the other side keep the sixth position with five games lost. Indios will play against higher ranked Gigantes (#3) in Puerto Ordaz in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Centauros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Margarita to the arena Condores.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Broncos (#3) and Diablos (#4). Broncos (8-2) won against visiting Diablos (7-3) 90-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Diablos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Garly Sojo who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Broncos' coach Manuel Berroteran used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Tulio Cobos produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Broncos have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cocodrilos and Spartans. Loser Diablos dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos. Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Puerto Ordaz. Third ranked host Gigantes (6-4) defeated 4th placed Supersonicos (5-5) 91-85. Luis Duarte orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points and 5 rebounds. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gil allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Gigantes maintains third place with 6-4 record having four points less than leader Spartans. Supersonicos at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Gigantes' next round opponent will be Indios (#4) in Caracas. Supersonicos will play at home against the league's leader Guaiqueries and hope to win that game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Porlamar. Leader host Guaiqueries (10-0) defeated second-ranked Trotamundos (7-3) 82-75. It was a great evening for Heissler Guillent who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 4 assists. Trotamundos' coach Alfredo Madrid tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Loser Trotamundos keep the second position with three games lost. Guaiqueries will face Supersonicos (#5) in Margarita in the next round. Trotamundos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from La Asuncion Taurinos.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Taurinos lost to Cangrejeros on the opponent's court 55-56. Bucaneros managed to outperform Brillantes in a home game 64-59. Heroes recorded a loss to Cocodrilos on the road 70-61.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points by Elvis Baez of Trotamundos.

Gigantes - Supersonicos 91-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Puerto Ordaz. Third ranked host Gigantes (6-4) defeated 4th placed Supersonicos (5-5) 91-85. Gigantes forced 19 Supersonicos turnovers. Strangely Supersonicos outrebounded Gigantes 42-27 including 18 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-94) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Axiers Sucre (199-78) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gil allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Colombian power forward Luis Almanza (196-91) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-1) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Supersonicos. Gigantes maintains third place with 6-4 record having four points less than leader Spartans. Supersonicos at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Gigantes' next round opponent will be Indios (#4) in Caracas. Supersonicos will play at home against the league's leader Guaiqueries and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: L.Duarte 31+5reb+2ast, M.Bolivar 13+4reb+2ast, A.Sucre 12+10reb+3ast, J.Vargas 12+2reb+8ast, E.Mijares 7+9ast, D.Rondon 5
Supersonicos: L.Almanza 21+6reb, W.Gomez 20+5reb+2ast, A.Espinoza 19+4reb+3ast, E.Bernal 9+7reb+2ast, P.Romer 6+9reb+1ast, O.Alvarez 6+3reb+6ast

Cangrejeros - Taurinos 56-55

There was a minor upset in Maturin where 7th ranked Taurinos (2-7) were edged by ninth ranked Cangrejeros (1-6) 56-55 on Saturday. Cangrejeros had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Salvador Torres (194-96) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Asa Acosta (180-98) helped adding 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Jesus Rodriguez (200-93) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Michael Flores (192-85) scored 2 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cangrejeros left bottom position moving up to eighth place. Loser Taurinos keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Cangrejeros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cangrejeros: S.Torres 16+11reb+1ast, A.Acosta 11+5reb+4ast, J.Rondon 9+5reb+1ast, R.Jesus 8+1reb+2ast, E.Rios 8+6reb, M.Patino 2+5reb
Taurinos: J.Rodriguez 16+12reb+1ast, L.Betancourt 9+2reb+2ast, E.Ramos 7+4reb+1ast, O.Polanco 6+6reb+2ast, M.Avila 4+5reb+1ast, A.Barrios 3+1reb

Spartans - Gladiadores 68-72

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Spartans (8-2) in Caracas on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Gladiadores (5-5) 72-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Carlos Cedeno (193-85, college: Frank Phillips) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists. Point guard Humberto Bompart (183-94) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. International point guard Jose Sojo (180-96) responded with 13 points and 5 assists and the former international center Javinger Vargas (202-90) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Spartans' coach Pablo Favarel rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gladiadores maintains fifth place with 5-5 record, which they share with Supersonicos. Defending champion Spartans still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Cocodrilos and Broncos. Gladiadores is looking forward to face Bucaneros (#6) in La Guaira in the next round. Spartans' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Heroes.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: C.Cedeno 18+4reb+10ast, H.Bompart 15+8reb+3ast, K.Gonzalez 10+1ast, D.Ananguren 8+9reb, Y.Umbria 8+5reb+1ast, L.Velasquez 8+4reb
Spartans: J.Sojo 13+2reb+5ast, A.Lianza 11+1reb, J.Vargas 10+7reb+3ast, P.Chourio 9+3reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 6+1reb+2ast, C.Elian 5+2reb+1ast

Broncos - Diablos 90-85

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Broncos (#3) and Diablos (#4). Broncos (8-2) won against visiting Diablos (7-3) 90-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Diablos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Broncos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international point guard Garly Sojo (196-99) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Jaime Finol (195-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Broncos' coach Manuel Berroteran used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-86, college: Northeastern St.) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) added 29 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Five Broncos and four Diablos players scored in double figures. Broncos have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cocodrilos and Spartans. Loser Diablos dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos. Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
Top scorers:
Broncos: S.Garly 20+12reb+2ast, J.Finol 15+10reb+3ast, H.Diaz 13+5reb+1ast, J.Manaure 12+4reb, J.Martinez 10+4reb+3ast, D.Arias 6+3reb+2ast
Diablos: M.Sierralta 29+3reb+3ast, T.Cobos 20+15reb+5ast, C.Anyelo 17+6reb, J.Romero 11+11reb+5ast, G.Edry 4+2ast, J.Martinez 2+1reb

Bucaneros - Brillantes 64-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Bucaneros' (3-6) home victory over 8th ranked Brillantes (1-9) 64-59 on Sunday. They outrebounded Brillantes 49-34 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Eduardo Diaz (205-93) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Jesus Medina (188-94) helped adding 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. International swingman Raymond Rada (194-97) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-95) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bucaneros moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Llaneros. Brillantes lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Bucaneros will face higher ranked Gladiadores (#5) in Caracas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Diablos.
Top scorers:
Bucaneros: E.Diaz 17+9reb, I.Heredia 13+8reb+1ast, J.Medina 10+8reb+4ast, E.Torres 9+5reb+1ast, D.Bryant 4+3reb+3ast, T.Marcano 4+6reb+1ast
Brillantes: M.Zambrano 15+8reb+2ast, R.Rada 15+10reb+3ast, N.Ojeda 9+4reb, A.Marin 6+3reb, H.Ortega 5+4reb+2ast, J.Caraballo 4

Cocodrilos - Heroes 70-61

Not a big story in a game in Caracas where 9th ranked Heroes (1-9) were defeated by third ranked Cocodrilos (8-2) 70-61 on Sunday. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Gregory Vargas (182-86, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 assists. Forward Jovanni Diaz (203-90) helped adding 10 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Kevin Nino (195-91) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman Rafael Perez (193-82) scored 15 points. Heroes' coach Mario Andriolo tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cocodrilos keep a position of league leader, which they share with Broncos and Spartans. Heroes lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Llaneros.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Garcia 16+1reb+2ast, G.Vargas 14+4reb+8ast, J.Diaz 10+9reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 8+5reb+5ast, Y.Palacios 8+3reb+2ast, Q.Yanitson 6+3reb
Heroes: K.Nino 19+4reb+4ast, R.Perez 15+3reb+2ast, J.Zapata 12+4reb+3ast, D.Wilkinson 7+7reb+1ast, C.Yocsy 5+1reb, A.Victor 3+4reb

Centauros - Indios 48-68

Very significant was Indios' (#5) 20-point road victory against 6th ranked Centauros 68-48. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-81) who led the winners and scored 14 points. Swingman Emilio Cappare (199-90) accounted for 11 points for the winning side. Luis Germany (195-95) came up with 3 points and 12 rebounds and Yoeser Valera (186-96) added 11 points respectively for Centauros in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Centauros at the other side keep the sixth position with five games lost. Indios will play against higher ranked Gigantes (#3) in Puerto Ordaz in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Centauros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Margarita to the arena Condores.
Top scorers:
Indios: C.Silva 14+2reb+2ast, L.Rubianes 12+3reb+2ast, E.Cappare 11+4reb+2ast, H.Cazorla 10+3reb+2ast, J.Mejias 10+1reb+4ast, J.Figueroa 6+9reb+2ast
Centauros: Y.Valera 11+3reb+2ast, I.Jr Ludwing 9+3reb, J.Bracho 8+4reb+2ast, J.Sulbaran 4+3reb+1ast, J.Pinero 4+3reb, L.Germany 3+12reb+1ast

Guaiqueries - Trotamundos 82-75

The game between Top Four teams took place in Porlamar. Leader host Guaiqueries (10-0) defeated second-ranked Trotamundos (7-3) 82-75. They outrebounded Trotamundos 46-32 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 4 assists. International Edgar Martinez (199-97) helped adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Elvis Baez (191-89) responded with 27 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and power forward Carlos Milano (198-85) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 8 steals. Trotamundos' coach Alfredo Madrid tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Loser Trotamundos keep the second position with three games lost. Guaiqueries will face Supersonicos (#5) in Margarita in the next round. Trotamundos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from La Asuncion Taurinos.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: H.Guillent 21+4ast, E.Martinez 12+7reb+3ast, F.Centeno 10+4reb+3ast, G.Correa 9+2reb+4ast, E.Montano 8+5reb, J.Ascanio 8+4reb+1ast
Trotamundos: E.Baez 27+3reb+1ast, C.Milano 13+12reb+5ast, D.Smith 13+8reb+5ast, F.Fuenmayor 9+2reb+3ast, M.Joe 7+2reb+1ast, A.Amundaray 4+2reb+2ast



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