Cup Round 9: Guaiqueries keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Guaiqueries as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Guaiqueries defeated 3rd placed Broncos in Porlamar 59-52. They outrebounded Broncos 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Trey Gilder (206-85, college: NSU) who scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. International center Luis Carrillo (206-93) chipped in 4 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Michael Rudas (179-94) who recorded 11 points and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Guaiqueries (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Broncos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Taurinos. Broncos will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Guaiqueries will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Centauros in Margarita.
Important game to mention about took place in Caracas. Fourth ranked Trotamundos (4-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Diablos (4-5) 73-70 in the game for the third place. It was a good game for the former international point guard Harold Cazorla (175-91, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Keron DeShields contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Kelvin Caraballo (198-88) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for Diablos. Diablos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Diablos at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from La Asuncion: Trotamundos (#4) and Taurinos (#4). Trotamundos (4-4) won against visiting Taurinos (3-5) 90-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Taurinos. Keron DeShields stepped up and scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Gregory Curvelo with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser Taurinos keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Broncos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 9 Llaneros were defeated by Cocodrilos in Caracas 82-66.

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Trotamundos - Taurinos 90-83

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from La Asuncion: Trotamundos (#4) and Taurinos (#4). Trotamundos (4-4) won against visiting Taurinos (3-5) 90-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Taurinos. Trotamundos made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Trotamundos made 7 blocks. American point guard Keron DeShields (190-92, college: Tennessee St., agency: BIG) stepped up and scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized American Donta Smith (201-83, college: SE Illinois JC) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Gregory Curvelo (195-90) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Irwin Heredia (190-0) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser Taurinos keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Broncos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: K.DeShields 28+5reb+4ast, H.Cazorla 18+3reb+3ast, R.Perez 15+2reb+1ast, D.Smith 14+9reb+6ast, M.Marriaga 9+8reb+1ast, E.Baez 3+1reb+2ast
Taurinos: G.Curvelo 19+12reb+3ast, E.Mijares 17+1reb+2ast, I.Heredia 12+6reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 11+3reb, D.Ramirez 9+9reb+2ast, E.Diaz 8+6reb

Cocodrilos - Llaneros 82-66

There was no surprise in Caracas where 6th ranked Llaneros (2-5) were defeated by second ranked Cocodrilos (6-1) 82-66 on Tuesday. Cocodrilos looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) stepped up and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Elder Gimenez (186-91) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Cristian Centeno (195-96) with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and center Aarom Espinoza (202-96) scored 8 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Cocodrilos. They maintain second place with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Spartans, which they share with Gladiadores. Loser Llaneros dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Cangrejeros. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: E.Gimenez 15+5reb+3ast, L.Bethelmy 14+8reb+2ast, C.Garcia 14+3reb+1ast, Y.Palacios 10+2reb+3ast, G.Foster 8+8ast, J.Martinez 7+1reb+2ast
Llaneros: C.Centeno 11+5reb+4ast, L.Cappare 9+1reb, F.Marquez 8+1reb+2ast, A.Espinoza 8+4reb+2ast, V.Luis 7+2reb+2ast, M.Zambrano 6+5reb

Diablos - Trotamundos 70-73

Important game to mention about took place in Caracas. Fourth ranked Trotamundos (4-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Diablos (4-5) 73-70 in the game for the third place. Trotamundos players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international point guard Harold Cazorla (175-91, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. American point guard Keron DeShields (190-92, college: Tennessee St., agency: BIG) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Kelvin Caraballo (198-88) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and guard Jesus Centeno (190-85) added 10 points and 8 assists in the effort for Diablos. Five Diablos players scored in double figures. Diablos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Diablos at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: K.DeShields 18+3reb+3ast, H.Cazorla 16+4reb+5ast, M.Marriaga 10+6reb+2ast, R.Perez 9+3reb+3ast, E.Baez 8+4ast, D.Smith 7+7reb+4ast
Diablos: K.Caraballo 13+15reb+1ast, J.Mejias 12+1reb+3ast, L.Montes 12+4reb+1ast, M.Escobar 12+4reb+2ast, J.Centeno 10+2reb+8ast, I.Argenis 7+2reb+1ast

Guaiqueries - Broncos 59-52

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Guaiqueries as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Guaiqueries defeated 3rd placed Broncos in Porlamar 59-52. They outrebounded Broncos 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Trey Gilder (206-85, college: NSU) who scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. International center Luis Carrillo (206-93) chipped in 4 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Michael Rudas (179-94) who recorded 11 points and 8 assists and swingman Morris Sierralta (190-87) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaiqueries (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Broncos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Taurinos. Broncos will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Guaiqueries will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Centauros in Margarita.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: T.Gilder 13+5reb+1ast, E.Martinez 11+3reb+1ast, L.Duarte 7+5reb, G.Correa 7+3reb+3ast, J.Ascanio 7+3reb, H.Bompart 5+4reb+4ast
Broncos: M.Sierralta 15+4reb, R.Michael 11+3reb+8ast, B.Oswarl 8+4reb, H.Diaz 8+6reb+2ast, E.Torres 6+3reb+2ast, G.Hernandez 2+1reb



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