SLB Round 17: Diablos are defeated by Spartans in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#1) and Diablos (#4). Diablos were defeated at home 70-77 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The former international center Javinger Vargas (202-90) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international Jose Rodriguez (197-94) chipped in 6 points and 11 rebounds. International forward Anyelo Cisneros (198-97) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans (13-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Broncos. Spartans are looking forward to face Bucaneros (#7) in La Guaira in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Diablos' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Llaneros.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Caracas: Gladiadores (#5) and Broncos (#3). Gladiadores (8-8) won against visiting Broncos (9-6) 75-67. Point guard Humberto Bompart (183-94) nailed 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Yorbi Umbria accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Danny Arias (193-97) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds for Broncos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Gladiadores. They maintain fifth place with 8-8 record, which they share with Supersonicos. Broncos at the other side keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Diablos. Gladiadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Broncos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes.
SLB top team - Guaiqueries (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat sixth ranked Centauros (6-8) in Porlamar 79-62. The best player for the winners was Edgar Martinez who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Luis Germany produced 13 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Centauros lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Guaiqueries will meet league's second-placed Gigantes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Centauros will play against Trotamundos (#3) and hope to secure a win.
The game in La Asuncion supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Gigantes (11-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Taurinos (4-11). Gigantes smashed Taurinos 83-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Taurinos. Axiers Sucre orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Gigantes. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Trotamundos. Taurinos at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Gigantes' next round opponent will be league's leader Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taurinos will play on the road against Condores (#9) in Margarita and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in La Guaira was also quite interesting. Second ranked Cocodrilos (12-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Bucaneros (6-9). Cocodrilos defeated Bucaneros 85-70 on Friday. Leinfer Montes stepped up and scored 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos maintains second place with 12-3 record having just three points less than leader Spartans. Loser Bucaneros dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Llaneros won against Heroes on the opponent's court 72-64. Supersonicos managed to outperform Cangrejeros in a home game 83-70. Indios managed to beat Condores on the road 82-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points by Emilio Cappare of Indios.

Diablos - Spartans 70-77

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#1) and Diablos (#4). Diablos were defeated at home 70-77 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The former international center Javinger Vargas (202-90) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international Jose Rodriguez (197-94) chipped in 6 points and 11 rebounds. International forward Anyelo Cisneros (198-97) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans (13-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Broncos. Spartans are looking forward to face Bucaneros (#7) in La Guaira in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Diablos' supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Llaneros.
Top scorers:
Diablos: C.Anyelo 21+15reb+1ast, I.Argenis 14+4reb+2ast, M.Sierralta 13+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 9+2reb, G.Edry 6+1reb+1ast, J.Romero 4+6reb+2ast
Spartans: J.Vargas 16+6reb+2ast, Y.Sifontes 13+5reb, L.Lopez 10+3reb+2ast, P.Chourio 8+3reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 6+11reb+3ast, N.Palacios 6

Taurinos - Gigantes 60-83

The game in La Asuncion supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Gigantes (11-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Taurinos (4-11). Gigantes smashed Taurinos 83-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Taurinos. They outrebounded Taurinos 34-21 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Gigantes especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. The former international forward Axiers Sucre (199-78) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Edwin Mijares (186-92) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Jesus Rodriguez (200-93) answered with 10 points and 6 rebounds and the former international swingman Rafael Guevara (193-79) added 14 points in the effort for Taurinos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Gigantes. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Trotamundos. Taurinos at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Gigantes' next round opponent will be league's leader Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taurinos will play on the road against Condores (#9) in Margarita and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taurinos: R.Guevara 14+2reb, J.Rodriguez 10+6reb+1ast, L.Betancourt 7, E.Ramos 7+1reb+3ast, M.Avila 5+4reb, R.Machado 5+1reb
Gigantes: A.Sucre 22+6reb+4ast, E.Mijares 13+2reb+5ast, L.Duarte 10+4reb+3ast, I.Nunez 9+1reb, G.Curvelo 9+4reb+1ast, A.Arias 8+5reb

Bucaneros - Cocodrilos 70-85

The game in La Guaira was also quite interesting. Second ranked Cocodrilos (12-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Bucaneros (6-9). Cocodrilos defeated Bucaneros 85-70 on Friday. Cocodrilos made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cocodrilos made 7 blocks. Point guard Leinfer Montes (192-94) stepped up and scored 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international point guard Gregory Vargas (182-86, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Eduardo Diaz (205-93) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and center Johandryt Mendoza (201-98) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos maintains second place with 12-3 record having just three points less than leader Spartans. Loser Bucaneros dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
Top scorers:
Bucaneros: E.Diaz 21+5reb+1ast, J.Mendoza 13+5reb+1ast, E.Hernandez 11+2reb+3ast, T.Marcano 6+5reb, I.Heredia 6+4reb+1ast, D.Bryant 4+1reb
Cocodrilos: L.Montes 21+2reb+3ast, K.Caraballo 13+6reb, G.Vargas 13+6reb+4ast, Q.Yanitson 9+3reb, L.Bethelmy 9+9reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 5+3reb

Guaiqueries - Centauros 79-62

SLB top team - Guaiqueries (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat sixth ranked Centauros (6-8) in Porlamar 79-62. Guaiqueries forced 19 Centauros turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was international Edgar Martinez (199-97) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). International point guard Heissler Guillent (186-86) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Luis Germany (195-95) produced 13 points and forward Javier Pinero (197-91) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Centauros lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Guaiqueries will meet league's second-placed Gigantes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Centauros will play against Trotamundos (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Centauros: L.Germany 13+3reb+2ast, J.Pinero 13+2reb+2ast, M.Canaval 8+9reb, J.Bracho 7+5reb+4ast, Y.Valera 6+5reb+3ast, J.Sulbaran 5+4reb+1ast
Guaiqueries: E.Martinez 21+7reb+1ast, H.Guillent 17+2reb+6ast, R.Fernando 11+2reb+1ast, J.Ascanio 9+3reb+4ast, J.Martinez 7+6reb, A.Perez 6+1ast

Heroes - Llaneros 64-72

Rather expected game in Caracas where 9th ranked Heroes (1-14) were defeated by sixth ranked Llaneros (7-8) 72-64 on Saturday. Francisco Marquez (190-93) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and Graddy Osorio (193-87) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Swingman Kevin Nino (195-91) responded with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Colombian Jackson Zapata (198-85) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Llaneros. They maintain sixth place with 7-8 record. Heroes lost their eleventh game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 14 games lost. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Diablos.
Top scorers:
Heroes: K.Nino 20+6reb+5ast, J.Zapata 16+9reb+3ast, C.Yocsy 11+3ast, M.Junior 6+3reb, A.Victor 5+7reb+1ast, N.Moran 3+1reb
Llaneros: F.Marquez 20+3reb+2ast, G.Osorio 16+8reb+1ast, C.Centeno 13+2reb+5ast, J.Martinez 7+5reb+1ast, V.Luis 6+3reb+4ast, C.Rodriguez 4+4reb+1ast

Gladiadores - Broncos 75-67

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Caracas: Gladiadores (#5) and Broncos (#3). Gladiadores (8-8) won against visiting Broncos (9-6) 75-67. Gladiadores forced 19 Broncos turnovers. Point guard Humberto Bompart (183-94) nailed 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and forward Yorbi Umbria (203-84) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Danny Arias (193-97) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and forward Jose Manaure (193-87) added 14 points respectively for Broncos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Gladiadores. They maintain fifth place with 8-8 record, which they share with Supersonicos. Broncos at the other side keep the third position with six games lost. They share it with Diablos. Gladiadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Broncos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes.
Top scorers:
Broncos: J.Manaure 14+4reb, R.Yriarte 12+3reb, D.Arias 10+6reb+2ast, R.Raymond 8+2reb+2ast, R.Michael 8+3reb+3ast, H.Diaz 7+6reb+1ast
Gladiadores: H.Bompart 21+1reb+5ast, L.Velasquez 17+3reb, Y.Umbria 13+7reb, D.Martinez 8+5reb+2ast, C.Cedeno 6+4reb+5ast, D.Ananguren 4+10reb+2ast

Supersonicos - Cangrejeros 83-70

Rather predictable result in Margarita where fifth ranked Supersonicos (8-8) defeated 8th ranked Cangrejeros (2-11) 83-70 on Saturday. Colombian power forward Luis Almanza (196-91) stepped up and scored 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Romer Perdomo (199-98) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Supersonicos players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Jorge Rondon (193-90) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Jesus Ramos (187-97) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Supersonicos maintains fifth place with 8-8 record, which they share with Gladiadores. Cangrejeros lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Supersonicos will have a break next round. Cangrejeros will play at home against Indios (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cangrejeros: R.Jesus 18+7reb, J.Rondon 15+7reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 8+4reb+2ast, E.Rios 7+5reb+1ast, M.Patino 6+10reb+1ast, E.Figueroa 6+1ast
Supersonicos: L.Almanza 19+5reb, E.Bernal 17+4reb+2ast, W.Gomez 12+5reb+6ast, P.Romer 11+11reb+2ast, A.Acosta 9+5reb+6ast, A.Espinoza 6+3reb+1ast

Condores - Indios 78-82

Not a big story in a game in Margarita where 9th ranked Condores (1-13) were defeated by fourth ranked Indios (8-7) 82-78 on Saturday. Indios forced 19 Condores turnovers. Naturalized Dominican power forward Jhoyfer Diaz (200-87) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and swingman Emilio Cappare (199-90) chipped in 17 points. Guard Kervin Perez (191-97) responded with 13 points and 7 assists and point guard Carlos Gascon (178-90) scored 15 points. Four Condores players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Indios maintains fourth place with 8-7 record. Condores lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Indios will face Cangrejeros (#8) in Maturin in the next round. Condores will play at home against Taurinos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Condores: C.Gascon 15+3reb+2ast, K.Perez 13+2reb+7ast, R.Millan 13+3reb+2ast, L.Rafael 11+5reb, M.Fernandez 8+2reb, D.Lisandro 7+3reb+1ast
Indios: J.Diaz 21+3reb, E.Cappare 17+4reb+2ast, H.Cazorla 11+4reb+5ast, J.Mejias 9+2reb, M.Ronaiquer 9+3reb+2ast, L.Rubianes 5+4reb+2ast



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