SPB Round 11 of Regular Season

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SPB round 11 most important game was a victory of Cocodrilos over 4th placed Heroes 59-57 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heroes. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 8 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) answered with 16 points for Heroes. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cocodrilos (5-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Heroes at the other side keep the fourth position with three 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 Diablos.
Important game to mention about took place in Maracaibo. Sixth ranked Gaiteros (3-4) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 4th placed Piratas (4-4) 77-74 on Sunday evening. It was a great evening for American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. Viny Okouo helped adding 12 points and 12 rebounds. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gaiteros maintains sixth place with 3-4 record. Piratas lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Gaiteros will play against higher ranked Heroes (#4) in Caracas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piratas will play at home against Guaiqueries and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
SPB top team - Marinos (7-2) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Centauros (2-5) in Margarita 73-69. It was a quality performance for Landers Nolley II who led the winners and scored 22 points. Isaac Thornton came up with 25 points for Centauros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Marinos maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Trotamundos. Loser Centauros dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Marinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play against Panteras (#8) in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Brillantes were beaten by Trotamundos on the road 85-80. Llaneros lost to Frontinos on its own court 67-71. Diablos unfortunately lost to Panteras in Caracas 66-70.



Trotamundos - Brillantes 85-80

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Trotamundos (7-2) beat 5th ranked Brillantes (2-4) in La Asuncion 85-80 on Sunday. Trotamundos made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) accounted for 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. American forward Glen Rice Jr (198-1991, college: Georgia Tech) came up with 25 points and the other American import forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) added 16 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Brillantes in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Trotamundos. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Marinos. Loser Brillantes keep the fifth place with four games lost. Trotamundos will meet at home Frontinos (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Brillantes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: J.Wilson 23+5reb+1ast, D.Smith 13+10reb+4ast, S.Samuels 10+2reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 9+2reb+4ast, E.Baez 8+1reb, F.Fuenmayor 8+4reb+2ast
Brillantes: G.Rice Jr. 25+4reb+2ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 16+13reb+1ast, R.Bautista 14+2reb+8ast, L.Palacios 9+3reb, J.Reese V 6+5reb, B.Duran 5+2reb+3ast

Llaneros - Frontinos 67-71

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Llaneros (2-5) lost to ninth ranked Frontinos (2-5) in Caracas 67-71 on Sunday. Frontinos outrebounded Llaneros 45-31 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) who led the winners and scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. The former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-1981) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Frontinos players scored in double figures. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Llaneros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Frontinos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Llaneros. Llaneros lost their fifth game in a row. Frontinos will meet league's second-placed Trotamundos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Broncos.
Top scorers:
Frontinos: C.Silva 15+6reb+1ast, L.Bearden 14+5reb+3ast, A.Cabrera 10+3reb+2ast, J.Payen 10+6reb+1ast, A.Peacock 9+13reb, S.Quiroz 5+1reb
Llaneros: Y.Flores 17+3reb, D.Wright 15+9reb, Y.Llerena 13+4reb+4ast, J.Tovar 9+4reb+3ast, D.Carlisle 4, F.Marquez 4

Centauros - Marinos 69-73

SPB top team - Marinos (7-2) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Centauros (2-5) in Margarita 73-69. Marinos outrebounded Centauros 49-32 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a quality performance for American guard Landers Nolley II (201-2000, college: Cincinnati) who led the winners and scored 22 points. The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) came up with 25 points and the other American import forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Centauros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Marinos maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Trotamundos. Loser Centauros dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Marinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play against Panteras (#8) in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Marinos: L.Nolley II 22+4reb+2ast, L.Bethelmy 17+10reb, J.Ibarra 10+15reb, J.Glynn 8+10reb+3ast, T.Palmer 6+1reb, C.Lemus 5+4reb+5ast
Centauros: I.Thornton 25+3reb+2ast, J.Cunningham 12+6reb+1ast, K.Pena 10+5reb+3ast, L.Capalbo 5+4reb+2ast, L.Lopez 5+3reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 5+2reb+2ast

Heroes - Cocodrilos 57-59

SPB round 11 most important game was a victory of Cocodrilos over 4th placed Heroes 59-57 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Heroes. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 8 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) answered with 16 points and naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) added 13 points in the effort for Heroes. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cocodrilos (5-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Heroes at the other side keep the fourth position with three 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 Diablos.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: L.Montero 16+5reb, D.Smith 10+5reb+1ast, O.Silverio 9+2reb, J.Guerrero 8+8reb+1ast, A.Cisneros 8+7reb, T.Cooper 4+6reb
Heroes: A.Nation 16+2reb+2ast, L.Almanza 13+4reb+1ast, F.Thamba 8+7reb+2ast, E.Cappare 6+2reb+2ast, B.Gonzalez 4+1reb, Z.Jasper 4+3reb+4ast

Panteras - Diablos 70-66

Everything could happen in Caracas at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Panteras and 8th ranked Diablos had identical 1-5 record. This time Panteras used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Caracas 70-66 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners and scored 8 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) came up with 19 points and American center Carlos Curry (211-1999, college: Georgia South) added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Diablos in the defeat. Four 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. Panteras (2-5) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Diablos dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Panteras will meet at home Centauros (#7) in the next round. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Cocodrilos.
Top scorers:
Panteras: E.Bernal 16+2reb, Y.Guerra 13+5reb+4ast, W.Gomez 10+5reb+1ast, G.Williams 9+1reb+2ast, W.Graterol 8+12reb+6ast, C.Raines 6+4reb
Diablos: R.Ferguson 19+1reb+2ast, B.Vazquez 12+1reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 11+3reb+2ast, J.Mejias 10+3reb+2ast, C.Curry 5+11reb, E.Sojo 3+1reb

Gaiteros - Piratas 77-74

Important game to mention about took place in Maracaibo. Sixth ranked Gaiteros (3-4) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 4th placed Piratas (4-4) 77-74 on Sunday evening. It was a great evening for American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. DR Congolese center Viny Okouo (214-1997) helped adding 12 points and 12 rebounds. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-1988, college: GWU, agency: BIG) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gaiteros maintains sixth place with 3-4 record. Piratas lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Gaiteros will play against higher ranked Heroes (#4) in Caracas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piratas will play at home against Guaiqueries and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: M.Warren 20+6reb+2ast, J.Evans 12+1reb, V.Okouo 12+12reb+2ast, K.Nino 10+2reb+1ast, Y.Quintero 5+3reb, M.Wright 5+7ast
Piratas: D.Hollis 17+3reb+2ast, J.Matos 16+4reb+2ast, J.Suero 15+8reb+4ast, A.Morillo 13+3reb+1ast, M.Watkins 8+13reb+1ast, A.Amundaray 3+2reb+1ast