SPB Round 27: Spartans beat Panteras in a derby game

- May 7, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Will Davis II

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#5) and Panteras (#5). Panteras were defeated at home 76-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Spartans made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who recorded 30 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Spartans (11-8) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guaiqueries. Panteras at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Cocodrilos.
Leader Trotamundos delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Llaneros (7-13) 96-87 in Caracas. It was a good game for American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. Tulio Cobos contributed with 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) answered with 24 points for Llaneros. Llaneros' coach Oscar Silva rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Trotamundos (16-5) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Llaneros at the other side keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Broncos.
The game in Margarita was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Brillantes (13-7) played at the court of 5th ranked Centauros (9-11). Brillantes managed to secure a 7-point victory 89-82 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Glen Rice Jr who led his team to a victory scoring 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Quade Green with 23 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes maintains fourth place with 13-7 record. Loser Centauros dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Gaiteros. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .

Other games of round 27 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gigantes were defeated by Piratas in La Guaira 109-92. Cangrejeros were beaten by Guaiqueries at home 74-77. Heroes won against Gaiteros on the opponent's court 78-67. Toros unfortunately lost to Broncos in a home game 84-96. Diablos recorded a loss to Spartans on the road 79-97. Cocodrilos defeated Gigantes on its own court 79-61. Guaros smashed Llaneros in Barquisimeto 96-72.
The best stats of 27th round was 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Julian Ruiz of Llaneros.

Piratas - Gigantes 109-92

There was no surprise in La Guaira where 7th ranked Gigantes (6-12) were defeated by third ranked Piratas (11-5) 109-92 on Thursday. Piratas forced 19 Gigantes turnovers. It was a great evening for Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) helped adding 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Axiers Sucre (199-1978) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas maintains third place with 11-5 record having 5 victories less than leader Gladiadores. Gigantes lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gigantes will play against Cangrejeros (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: D.Brooks 16+1reb+5ast, A.Arias 15+7reb, J.Ocasio 12+3reb+2ast, A.Sucre 11+12reb+4ast, J.Bracho 11+2reb+3ast, O.Caraballo 9+4reb+2ast
Piratas: R.Mendoza 24+10reb+7ast, J.Suero 24+5reb+4ast, Q.Davis 14+4reb+1ast, M.Dicent 12+5ast, J.Vargas 11+7reb, D.Ramirez 9+4reb+1ast

Cangrejeros - Guaiqueries 74-77

No shocking result in a game in Maturin where fifth ranked Guaiqueries (11-8) edged 10th ranked Cangrejeros (3-15) 77-74 on Thursday. It was a great evening for American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. Evert Bernal (195-1996) helped adding 13 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Dominican forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Duke Mondy (193-1990, college: Oakland, agency: BIG) scored 17 points. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Spartans. Cangrejeros lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Guaiqueries will meet at home Panteras (#6) in the next round. Cangrejeros will play against Gigantes (#7) in Puerto Ordaz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cangrejeros: D.Mondy 17+2reb, R.Polanco 16+8reb+2ast, A.Ellis 13+3reb+1ast, M.Glover 11+6reb+1ast, R.Valdez 7+2reb, I.Nunez 6+7reb+1ast
Guaiqueries: T.Efianayi 15+5reb+3ast, L.Valera 14+4reb, E.Bernal 13+5reb+2ast, J.Satchell 7+3reb, T.McLean 7+5reb+5ast, A.Caffaro 6+4reb

Centauros - Brillantes 82-89

The game in Margarita was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Brillantes (13-7) played at the court of 5th ranked Centauros (9-11). Brillantes managed to secure a 7-point victory 89-82 on Thursday. Brillantes outrebounded Centauros 46-34 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Glen Rice Jr (198-1991, college: Georgia Tech) who led his team to a victory scoring 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) with 23 points and Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes maintains fourth place with 13-7 record. Loser Centauros dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Gaiteros. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Centauros: Q.Green 23+3reb+2ast, J.Allen 20+2reb+1ast, D.Rondon 14+1reb+3ast, J.Araujo 12+11reb+1ast, D.Arias 7+7reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 6+2reb+1ast
Brillantes: G.Rice Jr. 35+6reb+4ast, C.Thomas 16+7reb+2ast, J.Reese V 12+4reb+3ast, J.Hollowell 12+7reb+1ast, M.Marriaga 8+9reb+1ast, C.Silva 3+2reb

Gaiteros - Heroes 67-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Maracaibo where 5th ranked Gaiteros (9-11) were defeated by sixth ranked Heroes (10-11) 78-67 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 assists. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) helped adding 12 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) with 18 points and British Robert Gilchrist (206-1990, college: FSU) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Heroes moved-up to fifth place. Gaiteros lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Centauros. Heroes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: M.Butler 18+3reb+3ast, R.Gilchrist 14+9reb, J.Centeno 11+2reb+1ast, J.Materan 9+6reb+1ast, D.Pittman 8+9reb+1ast, C.Gascon 3
Heroes: K.Caraballo 18+3reb+1ast, B.Richard 16+3reb+9ast, K.Bigby-Williams 12+11reb, A.Demir 6+9reb+2ast, Y.Palacios 6+1reb, K.Nino 6+2reb+1ast

Llaneros - Trotamundos 87-96

Leader Trotamundos delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Llaneros (7-13) 96-87 in Caracas. Trotamundos made 22-of-26 charity shots (84.6 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. The former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-1986, college: Northeastern St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) answered with 24 points and American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Llaneros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Llaneros' coach Oscar Silva rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Trotamundos (16-5) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Llaneros at the other side keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Broncos.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: Y.Flores 24+4reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 13+2reb+4ast, L.Thomas 13+10reb+3ast, D.Sousa 11+3reb, C.Centeno 9+6reb+1ast, J.Martinez 8+3reb+2ast
Trotamundos: D.Davis 24+4reb+3ast, M.Little 18+3reb+4ast, E.Martinez 15+2reb+3ast, S.Ferreyra 14+3reb+2ast, T.Cobos 13+13reb+1ast, D.Smith 6+11reb+5ast

Panteras - Spartans 76-80

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#5) and Panteras (#5). Panteras were defeated at home 76-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Spartans made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who recorded 30 points and point guard Martin Escobar (185-1988) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Spartans (11-8) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guaiqueries. Panteras at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Cocodrilos.
Top scorers:
Panteras: A.Holmes 30+3reb, M.Escobar 15+1reb+4ast, J.Saiz 9+5reb+1ast, G.Yeferson 8+4reb+4ast, V.Mantzaris 6+5reb+5ast, P.Chourio 4+4reb+4ast
Spartans: W.Davis II 19+9reb+3ast, P.Jassel 16+7reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 15+3reb+6ast, N.Palacios 15+2reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 6+5reb, L.Carrillo 6+3reb+1ast

Toros - Broncos 84-96

Very predictable result in Maracay where third ranked Broncos (15-6) beat 10th ranked Toros (3-18) 96-84 on Thursday. Broncos made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) helped adding 27 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Five Broncos and four Toros players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Broncos maintains third place with 15-6 record behind leader Gladiadores. Loser Toros keep the tenth position with 18 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 Llaneros.
Top scorers:
Toros: B.Pedro 24+9reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 18+9reb+10ast, B.Guidi 12+6reb+1ast, B.Beiker 11+6reb, E.Jose 6+5reb, M.Zubiaurre 6+1ast
Broncos: E.McCree 29+8reb+1ast, J.Williams 27+4reb+4ast, S.Garly 11+5reb+5ast, H.Cazorla 11+2reb+1ast, K.Pena 10+3reb+2ast, R.Michael 2+1ast

Spartans - Diablos 97-79

Not a big story in a game in Caracas where 9th ranked Diablos (4-15) were defeated by fifth ranked Spartans (11-8) 97-79 on Friday. Spartans shot 64.2 percent from the field and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Spartans had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Spartans especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Spartans made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international Jose Rodriguez (197-1994) helped adding 14 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Four Diablos players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Spartans moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guaiqueries. Diablos lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Cocodrilos.
Top scorers:
Diablos: R.Santana 22+2reb+4ast, G.Edry 17+9reb+6ast, S.Giletto 11+5reb+2ast, T.Prince 10+4reb+1ast, T.Steven 8, B.Matos 5+2reb
Spartans: P.Jassel 32+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 14+6reb+2ast, W.Davis II 13+3reb, Y.Sifontes 9+8reb+4ast, N.Palacios 9+2reb+3ast, L.Palacios 9+5ast

Cocodrilos - Gigantes 79-61

Everything went according to plan in Caracas where second ranked Cocodrilos (14-6) won against 7th ranked Gigantes (6-12) 79-61 on Friday. It was a great evening for Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Forward Jovanni Diaz (203-1990) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Eduardo Rios (182-1988) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Cocodrilos maintains second place with 14-6 record having just three points less than leader Gladiadores. Gigantes lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Spartans.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: E.Rios 12+8reb+4ast, D.Brooks 11+2reb+6ast, A.Arias 10+7reb, J.Bracho 8+5reb, O.Caraballo 8+7reb, J.Ocasio 7+2reb+1ast
Cocodrilos: L.Montero 22+10reb+4ast, J.Diaz 12+8reb+2ast, L.Bethelmy 12+5reb+5ast, E.Mijares 12+2reb+4ast, E.Clark 6+3ast, C.Anyelo 4+8reb+1ast

Llaneros - Guaros 72-96

There was no surprise in Caracas where 8th ranked Llaneros (7-13) were crushed by third ranked Guaros (15-5) 96-72 on Saturday. Guaros made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Jermaine Love (190-1989, college: UIS) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points. Spanish-Colombian power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Guaros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) scored 18 points. 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 fifth consecutive win for Guaros. They moved-up to second place. Loser Llaneros keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Guaros will meet at home Gaiteros (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Broncos.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: Y.Flores 18+4reb, J.Ruiz 16+4reb+5ast, L.Thomas 13+7reb+1ast, C.Centeno 9+5reb+3ast, D.Sousa 8+1reb+3ast, P.Orizu 4+5reb
Guaros: J.Love 20+4reb+1ast, O.Coleman 14+3reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 14+10reb+1ast, J.Vargas 13+4reb+4ast, P.Ibeh 11+10reb+1ast, H.Guillent 8+3reb+13ast

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