SPB Round 29 (Regular Season): Marinos are upset by Centauros

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The game between second ranked Marinos (13-6) and eighth ranked Centauros (5-13) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Marinos were defeated by Centauros in a tough game in Puerto La Cruz 63-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marinos. Centauros shot 23 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Marinos only scored six points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) who scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Isaac Thornton (194-1991, college: Fairmont St.) chipped in 18 points. Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centauros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras and Llaneros. Marinos at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in La Guaira. First ranked Cocodrilos faced 3rd placed Piratas. Guests from Caracas (15-3) defeated host Piratas (10-7) 84-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Piratas. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Juan Guerrero contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for Piratas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-3 record. Piratas at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Porlamar. Local Guaiqueries (11-7) beat 5th ranked Heroes (10-8) 75-61 on Thursday night. Alphonso Anderson stepped up and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Andre Nation responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They moved-up to third place. Loser Heroes keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 29 Panteras were defeated by Gaiteros in Maracaibo 70-59.
The best stats of 29th round was 13 points and 7 rebounds by Gary McGhee of Guaiqueries.



Piratas - Cocodrilos 73-84

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in La Guaira. First ranked Cocodrilos faced 3rd placed Piratas. Guests from Caracas (15-3) defeated host Piratas (10-7) 84-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Piratas. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 11 points in the effort for Piratas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-3 record. Piratas at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: O.Silverio 17+1reb+2ast, J.Guerrero 17+8reb+1ast, L.Montero 17+11reb+4ast, A.Cisneros 9+3reb, F.Hassell 8+9reb, E.Hernandez 7+6reb+2ast
Piratas: M.Watkins 21+11reb+1ast, D.Hollis 12+3reb+1ast, J.Suero 11+3reb+3ast, J.Matos 9+4reb+3ast, E.Williams 7+7reb+2ast, J.Ramos 5+3reb

Gaiteros - Panteras 70-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Panteras' (5-13) road loss to sixth ranked Gaiteros (8-9) 59-70 on Wednesday. DR Congolese Christian Eyenga (198-1989) stepped up and scored 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and the former international swingman Raymond Rada (194-1997) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. Guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Yeferson Guerra (192-2003, agency: Pro Sports) scored 4 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gaiteros maintains sixth place with 8-9 record, which they share with Spartans. Panteras lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Centauros and Llaneros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: R.Rada 15+5reb+1ast, M.Butler 12+2reb+1ast, M.Warren 12+5reb+3ast, C.Eyenga 12+7reb+2ast, J.Diaz 9+9reb+1ast, V.Okouo 5+6reb+1ast
Panteras: W.Gomez 19+6reb+1ast, E.Alcala 7+4reb, C.Raines 7+3reb, W.Graterol 6+6reb+1ast, Y.Guerra 4+5reb+6ast, G.Williams 4+1reb+1ast

Marinos - Centauros 63-70

The game between second ranked Marinos (13-6) and eighth ranked Centauros (5-13) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Marinos were defeated by Centauros in a tough game in Puerto La Cruz 63-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Marinos. Centauros shot 23 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Marinos only scored six points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) who scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Isaac Thornton (194-1991, college: Fairmont St.) chipped in 18 points. Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and guard Carlos Lemus (190-1999, college: UTEP) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centauros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Panteras and Llaneros. Marinos at the other side keep the second position with six games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Centauros: I.Thornton 18+2reb, E.Hernandez 13+3reb, F.Ucles 12+9reb+1ast, L.Lopez 9+9reb+1ast, J.Martinez 6+5reb+1ast, J.Bracho 5+1reb+2ast
Marinos: E.Zelionis 14+11reb+4ast, C.Lemus 12+3reb+5ast, T.Palmer 11+7reb+1ast, L.Bethelmy 9+5reb+4ast, O.Caraballo 8+4reb+1ast, J.Smith 4+1reb+1ast

Guaiqueries - Heroes 75-61

The game with biggest result difference took place in Porlamar. Local Guaiqueries (11-7) beat 5th ranked Heroes (10-8) 75-61 on Thursday night. Guaiqueries forced 23 Heroes turnovers. American forward Alphonso Anderson (198-1997, college: Pacific) stepped up and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and the former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) scored 5 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Guaiqueries. They moved-up to third place. Loser Heroes keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: A.Anderson 19+8reb+6ast, G.McGhee 13+7reb, J.Ascanio 12+11reb+4ast, E.Martinez 9+2reb, G.Correa 8+1reb+3ast, F.Corvalan 8+3reb+2ast
Heroes: A.Nation 14+11reb, J.Gonzalez 12+4reb+1ast, F.Thamba 10+3reb+1ast, E.Cappare 6+1reb, L.Almanza 5+10reb+2ast, B.Gonzalez 4+1reb