SPB Round 24 (Regular Season): Broncos defeat Trotamundos in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 24 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Trotamundos (11-5) to fourth ranked Broncos (9-6) 100-98 on Tuesday evening. Broncos forced 23 Trotamundos turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Trotamundos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Tyler Wilkerson (203-1988, college: Marshall) who added 23 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Broncos moved-up to third place, which they share with Piratas. Trotamundos at the other side keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Marinos.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#1) and Panteras (#7). Cocodrilos (13-3) won against visiting Panteras (5-10) 83-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. The winners were led by Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 blocks (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Anyelo Cisneros supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Cocodrilos' coach Luis Flores allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points and 5 assists by guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) did not help to save the game for Panteras. Cocodrilos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Panteras at the other side keep the seventh place with ten games lost.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Marinos (11-5) against fifth ranked Guaiqueries (8-7) on Tuesday night. Visiting Marinos were defeated by Guaiqueries in Porlamar 85-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marinos. The best player for the winners was Pedro Chourio who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Edgaras Zelionis who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaiqueries maintains fifth position with 8-7 record. Loser Marinos keep the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Pioneros lost to Frontinos on the opponent's court 74-90. Toros were outscored by Spartans in a home game 76-97. Heroes managed to beat Centauros on the road 89-83. Gaiteros defeated Diablos on its own court 89-77.



Cocodrilos - Panteras 83-70

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#1) and Panteras (#7). Cocodrilos (13-3) won against visiting Panteras (5-10) 83-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panteras. Cocodrilos players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. The winners were led by Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 blocks (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Cocodrilos' coach Luis Flores allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points and 5 assists by guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) did not help to save the game for Panteras. The former international center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) added 9 points and 10 rebounds. Cocodrilos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Panteras at the other side keep the seventh place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: A.Cisneros 19+6reb+2ast, L.Montero 19+15reb+6ast, F.Pirela 11+2reb+5ast, O.Silverio 11+3reb, E.Hernandez 10+1reb+1ast, F.Hassell 4+1reb
Panteras: W.Gomez 14+3reb+5ast, E.Bernal 13+3reb, W.Graterol 9+10reb+1ast, Y.Guerra 8+8reb+2ast, R.Perdomo 8+4reb+1ast, E.Alcala 7+4reb

Broncos - Trotamundos 100-98

The most exciting game of round 24 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Trotamundos (11-5) to fourth ranked Broncos (9-6) 100-98 on Tuesday evening. Broncos forced 23 Trotamundos turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Trotamundos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Tyler Wilkerson (203-1988, college: Marshall) who added 23 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Four Broncos and five Trotamundos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Broncos moved-up to third place, which they share with Piratas. Trotamundos at the other side keep the second position with five games lost. They share it with Marinos.
Top scorers:
Broncos: J.Williams 25+5reb+1ast, T.Wilkerson 23+7reb, R.James 15+4reb+2ast, L.Duarte 15+3reb, J.Araujo 9+8reb+3ast, H.Cazorla 6+2reb+7ast
Trotamundos: T.Crump 20+4reb+4ast, D.Cubillan 19+3reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 16+10reb+4ast, C.James 11+6reb+6ast, J.Wilson 11+5reb+5ast, E.Baez 7+1reb+2ast

Frontinos - Pioneros 90-74

There was a minor upset in Tachira where 4th ranked Pioneros (9-7) were defeated by seventh ranked Frontinos (6-10) 90-74 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) who scored 25 points and 7 assists. The former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-1981) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who recorded 27 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Pioneros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frontinos maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Loser Pioneros keep the fourth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Frontinos: L.Bearden 25+3reb+7ast, C.Silva 18+12reb+5ast, M.Henry 16+1ast, R.Amardi 9+2reb, A.Cabrera 7+3ast, K.Kramer 6+10reb
Pioneros: T.Bond 27+6reb+1ast, W.Daniels 14+5reb, F.Pichardo 12+3reb+2ast, S.Tineo 10+6reb+1ast, T.Mathias 6+6reb, E.Centeno 5+7reb

Toros - Spartans 76-97

Rather predictable result in Maracay where sixth ranked Spartans (6-8) smashed 9th ranked Toros (2-13) 97-76 on Tuesday. Spartans dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 32. Spartans had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Jose Vargas (195-1982, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 13 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spartans maintains sixth position with 6-8 record. Toros lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Spartans: J.Perez 17+4reb+3ast, W.Davis II 15+9reb+1ast, Y.Sifontes 15+6ast, J.Jones 12+2ast, L.Carrillo 10+2reb, J.Rodriguez 8+7reb+1ast
Toros: J.Vargas 13+5reb+2ast, D.Jackson 11+1reb+3ast, A.Spruill 9+1reb+5ast, A.Barrios 9+2reb, A.Blanco 9+1reb+4ast, E.Tillman 8+6reb

Centauros - Heroes 83-89

Not a big story in a game in Margarita where 8th ranked Centauros (4-11) were defeated by fourth ranked Heroes (10-6) 89-83 on Tuesday. Heroes outrebounded Centauros 32-18 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Heroes especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. The best player for the winners was American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) who scored 22 points. Naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Emiro Hernandez (188-1994) who recorded 21 points and American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heroes have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Centauros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Heroes: A.Nation 22+3reb+1ast, L.Almanza 16+4reb+2ast, N.De los Santos 12+3reb+5ast, E.Cappare 8, G.Curvelo 8+3reb+3ast, F.Thamba 7+8reb+1ast
Centauros: E.Hernandez 21+1ast, F.Ucles 15+3reb+1ast, I.Thornton 13+1reb+5ast, L.Capalbo 12+1reb+1ast, J.Martinez 9+6reb, L.Lopez 8+3reb+5ast

Gaiteros - Diablos 89-77

Everything went according to plan in Maracaibo where sixth ranked Gaiteros (7-9) beat 9th ranked Diablos (3-13) 89-77 on Tuesday. Gaiteros made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Cesar Garcia (193-1990) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!) and forward Albert Arias (194-1989) added 19 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) respectively. Five Gaiteros and four Diablos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gaiteros maintains sixth position with 7-9 record. Diablos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: C.Garcia 20+7reb+3ast, M.Warren 14+8reb+2ast, M.Rudas 13+2reb+5ast, M.Butler 12+3reb, C.Eyenga 10+6reb+3ast, J.Diaz 8+5reb+2ast
Diablos: R.Ferguson 23+10reb+2ast, J.Satchell 20+7reb+1ast, A.Arias 19+9reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 11+4reb+5ast, C.Nailor 4+7reb+1ast, J.Martinez 0

Guaiqueries - Marinos 85-75

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Marinos (11-5) against fifth ranked Guaiqueries (8-7) on Tuesday night. Visiting Marinos were defeated by Guaiqueries in Porlamar 85-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marinos. Guaiqueries shot 28 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Marinos only scored twelve points from the stripe. Guaiqueries forced 22 Marinos turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990, agency: Pro Sports) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Trayvon Palmer (198-1994, college: Chicago St.) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaiqueries maintains fifth position with 8-7 record. Loser Marinos keep the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: P.Chourio 22+7reb+1ast, A.Anderson 18+7reb+1ast, T.Cobos 10+2reb, E.Martinez 9+3reb+2ast, A.Brocal 7+2reb+2ast, J.Sojo 7+2reb
Marinos: E.Zelionis 18+7reb, O.Caraballo 12+6reb, T.Palmer 10+10reb+1ast, J.Smith 9+1reb+6ast, L.Bethelmy 8+7reb+1ast, M.Sierralta 6+3reb