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Emmitt Williams
Gladiadores - Piratas 71-82
Gladiadores were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) replied with 24 points and his fellow American import swingman David Nickelberry (201-1998, college: Buffalo) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Gladiadores. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: J.Adams 24+4reb+1ast, D.Nickelberry 15+6reb+1ast, A.Perez 14+7reb, G.Vargas 6+6reb+5ast, M.Dime 4+7reb+1ast, M.Carrera 4+7reb+1ast
Piratas: E.Williams 21+11reb, R.Mendoza 18+9reb+1ast, J.Suero 13+5reb+4ast, Y.Sifontes 11+1reb+3ast, A.Morillo 6+3reb+2ast, D.Ramirez 6+1rebgschID: 1080324
Guaros - Trotamundos 88-77
The best player for the winners was American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) who scored 28 points. Polish-American AJ Slaughter (191-1987, college: WKU) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Five Trotamundos players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: T.McFadden 16+2ast, L.Gonzalez 13+6reb+3ast, D.Smith 12+4reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 12+3reb+1ast, E.Vargas 10+5reb, S.Moody 10+3reb+1ast
Guaros: M.Harris 28+4reb, A.Slaughter 18+6reb+8ast, H.Guillent 16+4reb+6ast, P.Ibeh 7+3reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 7+5reb+4ast, M.Ruiz 5+7rebgschID: 1080325
Tags : EMMITT WILLIAMS, PIRATAS DE LA GUAIRA, VENEZUELAN BASKETBALL
