SPB Round 10: Brillantes lose to Heroes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round in SPB means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Caracas where host Heroes (5-4) beat league's leader Brillantes (6-3) 75-70 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brillantes. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Heroes made 7 blocks. Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Brillantes at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Cocodrilos. They were replaced at the leadership position by Piratas. Brillantes will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Heroes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Brillantes. It will be extra interesting game as Brillantes is their local rival from Caracas.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Guaros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Guaros smashed their close opponent Trotamundos in Barquisimeto 80-59. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 20 rebounds and 8 blocks. Heissler Guillent contributed with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Mario Little (198-1987, college: Kansas) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds for Trotamundos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Broncos. Defending champion Trotamundos keep the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game was played in Caracas where Taurinos (#3) beat host Llaneros (#4) 102-97 on Saturday evening. Dazon Ingram scored 21 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Julian Ruiz responded with 28 points and 6 assists. Llaneros' coach Oscar Silva rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Taurinos maintains third position with 3-6 record having four points less than leader Piratas. Loser Llaneros keep the fourth place with seven games lost. Taurinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Llaneros will play against Toros (#5) in Maracay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Guaiqueries were defeated by Spartans in Caracas 85-79. Toros were beaten by Broncos at home 78-90. Gladiadores won against Gigantes on the opponent's court 75-70. Piratas managed to outperform Cocodrilos in a home game 80-71. Centauros managed to beat Gaiteros on the road 67-63.

Spartans - Guaiqueries 85-79

There was a minor upset in Caracas where much higher ranked Guaiqueries (5-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Spartans (2-6) 85-79 on Saturday. American Craig Sword (190-1994, college: MSU) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 23 points during the contest. Spartans' coach Nestor Salazar used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and the former international power forward Francisco Centeno (203-1985) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spartans moved-up to fourth place. Guaiqueries lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: T.Efianayi 27+5reb+3ast, F.Centeno 15+4reb, B.Jhon 12+5reb+1ast, T.McLean 10+1reb+5ast, J.Satchell 7+5reb+1ast, E.Bernal 6+4reb
Spartans: W.Davis II 23+1reb, C.Sword 17+5reb+4ast, P.Jassel 15+2reb+2ast, E.Montano 11+8reb+1ast, N.Palacios 8+4reb, L.Palacios 6+1reb+1ast

Toros - Broncos 78-90

No shocking result in a game in Maracay where first ranked Broncos (7-2) defeated 5th ranked Toros (1-8) 90-78 on Saturday. Broncos made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Toros turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Broncos made 7 blocks. American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Dominican Braynt De La Cruz (195) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Brian Guidi (200-1991) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Broncos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-2 record, which they share with Guaros. Toros lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. 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:
Toros: D.La Cruz Braynt 24+8reb+3ast, B.Guidi 17+7reb+1ast, C.Carter 11, I.Jr Ludwing 8+1reb+2ast, P.Ezequiel 6+1reb+1ast, J.Vargas 4+2reb+2ast
Broncos: E.McCree 21+4reb+1ast, J.Williams 13+4reb+4ast, L.Duarte 11+7reb+1ast, E.Flor 9+2reb+2ast, S.Garly 8+6reb+2ast, R.Michael 8+3reb+2ast

Gigantes - Gladiadores 70-75

Rather expected game in Puerto Ordaz where 3rd ranked Gigantes (3-5) were defeated by first ranked Gladiadores (8-1) 75-70 on Saturday. Gladiadores forced 19 Gigantes turnovers. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Four Gladiadores players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Jamison Elder (196-1998, college: Shawnee St.) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gladiadores have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Gladiadores' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Gigantes: J.Elder 17+2reb+1ast, J.Bracho 14+1reb+2ast, A.Fuller 12+10reb+2ast, O.Caraballo 7+5reb+1ast, A.Sucre 5+10reb+2ast, L.Cruz 4+1reb
Gladiadores: G.Vargas 18+7reb+9ast, J.Adams 16+2reb, A.Perez 11+6reb+1ast, H.Walker 10+6reb+1ast, D.Nickelberry 8+3reb, R.Rada 6+2reb

Guaros - Trotamundos 80-59

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Guaros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Guaros smashed their close opponent Trotamundos in Barquisimeto 80-59. Guaros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Trotamundos' 28. Guaros had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 20 rebounds and 8 blocks. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) contributed with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Guaros players scored in double figures. American swingman Mario Little (198-1987, college: Kansas) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) added 7 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Trotamundos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaros have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Broncos. Defending champion Trotamundos keep the second place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: M.Little 24+8reb, D.Smith 8+3reb+2ast, D.Davis 8+4reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 7+8reb+3ast, A.Blanco 5+2reb, J.Zamora 3+8reb+4ast
Guaros: O.Coleman 21+3reb+1ast, H.Guillent 20+9reb+5ast, P.Ibeh 19+20reb, J.Vargas 11+10reb+5ast, C.Alan 5+4reb+3ast, Y.Valera 4+3reb+3ast

Heroes - Brillantes 75-70

Round in SPB means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Caracas where host Heroes (5-4) beat league's leader Brillantes (6-3) 75-70 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brillantes. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Heroes made 7 blocks. Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St.) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Glen Rice Jr (198-1991, college: Georgia Tech) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Brillantes at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Cocodrilos. They were replaced at the leadership position by Piratas. Brillantes will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Heroes will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Brillantes. It will be extra interesting game as Brillantes is their local rival from Caracas.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: G.Rice Jr. 16+7reb+5ast, J.Hollowell 15+15reb+2ast, M.Abdul-Aleem 11+1ast, C.Cedeno 11+1reb+3ast, M.Marriaga 6+7reb+1ast, J.Reese V 3+2reb+1ast
Heroes: O.Johnson 16+4reb, B.Richard 16+7reb+10ast, K.Bigby-Williams 14+9reb, K.Nino 12+4reb+1ast, K.Caraballo 7+9reb+3ast, L.Almanza 6+5reb+1ast

Piratas - Cocodrilos 80-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Piratas' (8-0) home victory over their biggest opponent Cocodrilos (6-3) 80-71 on Saturday. Piratas made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Javinger Vargas (202-1990) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Cesar Garcia (193-1990, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Cocodrilos lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Brillantes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Garcia 16+6reb, C.Anyelo 12+6reb, N.Williams 9+1reb, L.Bethelmy 9+2reb, L.Montero 9+4reb+1ast, G.Curvelo 6+5reb+1ast
Piratas: J.Suero 18+7reb+4ast, J.Vargas 12+7reb, M.Flores 11+3reb+1ast, Q.Davis 10+3reb+3ast, M.Dicent 9+5reb+3ast, A.Forbes 8+9reb

Gaiteros - Centauros 63-67

There was a minor upset in Maracaibo where one of their biggest challengers Gaiteros (5-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Centauros (4-5) 67-63 on Saturday. Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Estonian guard Martin Paasoja (190-1993, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) responded with 21 points and his fellow American import point guard Ty Lawson (180-1987, college: UNC) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Centauros moved-up to third place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Gaiteros dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Centauros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gaiteros will play again against Centauros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: M.Butler 21+2reb+1ast, T.Lawson 11+4reb+4ast, N.Escalona 10+5reb+1ast, R.Gilchrist 9+8reb, Q.Yanitson 4+5reb, N.Priddy 3+2reb+2ast
Centauros: M.Paasoja 14+4reb+5ast, J.Araujo 12+15reb+1ast, S.Safar 10+5reb, D.Arias 8+9reb, L.Germany 8+5reb+1ast, M.Zambrano 7+4reb

Llaneros - Taurinos 97-102

An interesting game was played in Caracas where Taurinos (#3) beat host Llaneros (#4) 102-97 on Saturday evening. Taurinos forced 19 Llaneros turnovers. American guard Dazon Ingram (196-1997, college: UCF) scored 21 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import JD Weatherspoon (198-1992, college: Toledo) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Ingram is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Taurinos players scored in double figures. At the losing side Argentinian guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) responded with 28 points and 6 assists and American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Llaneros' coach Oscar Silva rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Taurinos maintains third position with 3-6 record having four points less than leader Piratas. Loser Llaneros keep the fourth place with seven games lost. Taurinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Llaneros will play against Toros (#5) in Maracay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: J.Ruiz 28+3reb+6ast, L.Thomas 18+12reb+3ast, Y.Flores 13+3reb+1ast, P.Orizu 10+1reb, J.Williams 9+4reb+1ast, J.Mejias 6+4reb+2ast
Taurinos: D.Ingram 21+4reb+8ast, M.Hunter 20+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson 18+4reb, J.Weatherspoon 17+8reb+1ast, S.Quiroz 9+5reb, P.Jean 7+3reb+3ast



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