SPB Round 28 (Regular Season): Trotamundos beat Broncos by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 28 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th ranked Broncos (9-8) to second ranked Trotamundos (13-6) 97-94 on Tuesday evening. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Broncos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Jhornan Zamora (196-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 assists. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) replied with 27 points (made all of his seven free throws) for Broncos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Trotamundos maintains second position with 13-6 record behind leader Gladiadores. Broncos at the other side keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Broncos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Trotamundos (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#6) and Pioneros (#3). Pioneros were defeated at home 83-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds and Will Davis II who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side American Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains sixth position with 8-9 record. Pioneros at the other side keep the third place with eight games lost. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Brillantes.
The game in Caracas was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Frontinos (7-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Llaneros (5-12). Llaneros did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 75-57 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Frontinos. The winners were led by Julio De Assis who scored that evening 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 15 points by Michael Henry did not help to save the game for Frontinos. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Llaneros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Frontinos keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 28 Centauros were beaten by Guaiqueries on the road 82-74.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 18 points by Facundo Corvalan of Guaiqueries.



Pioneros - Spartans 83-89

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#6) and Pioneros (#3). Pioneros were defeated at home 83-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pioneros were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side American Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) scored 22 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains sixth position with 8-9 record. Pioneros at the other side keep the third place with eight games lost. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Brillantes.
Top scorers:
Spartans: W.Davis II 19+3reb+1ast, J.Perez 19+6reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 14+7reb, N.Palacios 9+1reb, J.Valdez 8+2reb+9ast, J.Rodriguez 8+9reb
Pioneros: T.Bond 35+5reb+3ast, A.Castillo 22+3reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 6+2reb, E.Centeno 6+10reb, E.Montano 5+2reb, T.Mathias 5+4reb

Llaneros - Frontinos 75-57

The game in Caracas was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Frontinos (7-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Llaneros (5-12). Llaneros did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 75-57 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Frontinos. They outrebounded Frontinos 33-21 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Angolan-Spanish forward Julio De Assis (203-1992) who scored that evening 14 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) supported him with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Llaneros players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by American guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Frontinos. His fellow American import guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) added 14 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Llaneros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras. Loser Frontinos keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: Y.Llerena 14+1reb, J.De Assis 14+6reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 12+3reb, L.Debaut 10+7reb+1ast, R.Gallegos 8+5reb+8ast, D.Wright 4+3reb
Frontinos: M.Henry 15+4reb+1ast, L.Bearden 14+2reb+4ast, K.Kramer 9+2reb, R.Amardi 7+3reb, S.Quiroz 3+1ast, C.Silva 3+3reb

Broncos - Trotamundos 94-97

The most exciting game of round 28 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th ranked Broncos (9-8) to second ranked Trotamundos (13-6) 97-94 on Tuesday evening. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Broncos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Jhornan Zamora (196-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 assists. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) replied with 27 points (made all of his seven free throws) and his fellow American import forward Tyler Wilkerson (203-1988, college: Marshall) added 19 points in the effort for Broncos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Trotamundos maintains second position with 13-6 record behind leader Gladiadores. Broncos at the other side keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Broncos will play again at home against the league's second-placed Trotamundos (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: J.Zamora 23+3reb+5ast, N.Colmenares 18+9reb+4ast, C.James 15+3reb+6ast, T.Crump 14+2reb, J.Wilson 11+3reb+1ast, D.Smith 9+5reb+5ast
Broncos: J.Williams 27+4reb, T.Wilkerson 19+3reb+1ast, J.Araujo 12+6reb+1ast, R.James 10+5reb+1ast, L.Duarte 10+3reb+1ast, H.Cazorla 9+6ast

Guaiqueries - Centauros 82-74

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Guaiqueries (10-7) beat 8th ranked Centauros (4-13) in Porlamar 82-74 on Tuesday. Guaiqueries forced 19 Centauros turnovers. The winners were led by Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) who scored that evening 18 points and American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 20 points by American guard Isaac Thornton (194-1991, college: Fairmont St.) did not help to save the game for Centauros. The former international forward Lenin Lopez (198-1991) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaiqueries have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Heroes. Centauros lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Guaiqueries will meet at home Heroes (#5) in the next round. Centauros will play against the league's second-placed Marinos in Puerto La Cruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: F.Corvalan 18+2reb+3ast, A.Anderson 17+5reb+1ast, G.Correa 11+1reb+2ast, F.Centeno 9+3reb+2ast, T.Cobos 9+4reb+1ast, E.Martinez 7+1reb+1ast
Centauros: I.Thornton 20+3reb+1ast, L.Lopez 12+6reb+2ast, J.Bracho 9, K.Pena 8+3reb+2ast, E.Hernandez 7+4reb, F.Ucles 5+3reb+2ast