SPB Round 42 (Regular Season): Llaneros are defeated by Spartans in a derby game

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Llaneros (#8). Spartans (15-10) smashed visiting Llaneros (5-19) by 23 points 97-74. Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Llaneros' players. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Jalen Jones (201-1993, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Llaneros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 19 games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Llaneros (#8). Spartans (15-10) smashed visiting Llaneros (5-19) by 23 points 97-74. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) notched 18 points to lead the effort and Jalen Jones supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) did not help to save the game for Llaneros. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Llaneros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 19 games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Caracas. First ranked host Gladiadores (22-2) defeated second-best Trotamundos (15-9) 95-78. The best player for the winners was Michael Carrera who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Fernando Fuenmayor who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gladiadores have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 22-2 record. Trotamundos lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with nine games lost. They share the position with Piratas.

In the last two games of round 42 Toros lost to Brillantes on the opponent's court 63-75. Piratas managed to outperform Gaiteros in a home game 73-61.



Brillantes - Toros 75-63

Rather expected game in Caracas where 9th ranked Toros (3-19) were defeated by sixth ranked Brillantes (12-11) 75-63 on Saturday. Brillantes dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 34. The best player for the winners was American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import guard James Reese V (193-1998, college: S.Carolina) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Brillantes players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Elijah Tillman (203-1994, college: GBC) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Angel Blanco (179-1997) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brillantes maintains sixth position with 12-11 record. Toros lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: M.Letcher-Ellis 19+9reb+3ast, J.Reese V 17+8reb+5ast, Z.Zekiah 16+3reb+1ast, L.Palacios 10+8reb+1ast, J.Guillen 5+10reb+2ast, Leudis bracho 4+1reb+1ast
Toros: E.Tillman 14+12reb+3ast, J.Vargas 11+6reb+4ast, A.Blanco 11+5reb+5ast, B.Guidi 7+9reb+2ast, C.Gutierrez 6+4reb+2ast, J.Vargas 6+2reb

Piratas - Gaiteros 73-61

Rather predictable result in La Guaira where fourth ranked Piratas (15-9) defeated 6th ranked Gaiteros (12-13) 73-61 on Saturday. Piratas forced 19 Gaiteros turnovers. Strangely Gaiteros outrebounded Piratas 49-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Dominican Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte, agency: BMS Sport Agency) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Michael Rudas (179-1994) who recorded 13 points and 7 rebounds and forward Jovanni Diaz (203-1990) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piratas moved-up to second place, which they share with Trotamundos. Gaiteros at the other side keep the sixth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Suero 13+8reb+2ast, J.Matos 12+7reb, M.Watkins 11+5reb, D.Hollis 10+3reb+1ast, J.Ramos 8+3reb+3ast, A.Amundaray 8+3reb+1ast
Gaiteros: M.Rudas 13+7reb+2ast, K.Nino 9+3reb+3ast, R.Abell 8, J.Diaz 8+9reb+1ast, C.Eyenga 7+5reb+1ast, M.Butler 6+3reb+2ast

Spartans - Llaneros 97-74

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Llaneros (#8). Spartans (15-10) smashed visiting Llaneros (5-19) by 23 points 97-74. Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Llaneros' players. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Jalen Jones (201-1993, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Spartans players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) scored 17 points. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Llaneros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Spartans: J.Perez 18+4reb+2ast, W.Davis II 16+3reb+2ast, N.Palacios 15+1reb, J.Jones 14+5reb+3ast, J.Valdez 10+1reb+5ast, K.Hasbrouck 9+1reb
Llaneros: Y.Llerena 17+5reb+1ast, D.Wright 17+4reb, V.Fernandez 10+3reb+4ast, L.Debaut 7+12reb+2ast, A.Mujica 7+1reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4

Spartans - Llaneros 97-74

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Llaneros (#8). Spartans (15-10) smashed visiting Llaneros (5-19) by 23 points 97-74. Spartans players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Llaneros' players. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) notched 18 points to lead the effort and American swingman Jalen Jones (201-1993, college: Texas A&M) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five Spartans players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) did not help to save the game for Llaneros. American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) added 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Llaneros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Spartans: J.Perez 18+4reb+2ast, W.Davis II 16+3reb+2ast, N.Palacios 15+1reb, J.Jones 14+5reb+3ast, J.Valdez 10+1reb+5ast, K.Hasbrouck 9+1reb
Llaneros: Y.Llerena 17+5reb+1ast, D.Wright 17+4reb, V.Fernandez 10+3reb+4ast, L.Debaut 7+12reb+2ast, A.Mujica 7+1reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4

Gladiadores - Trotamundos 95-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in Caracas. First ranked host Gladiadores (22-2) defeated second-best Trotamundos (15-9) 95-78. Gladiadores made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Trotamundos' players. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Bulgarian-American point guard Dee Bost (189-1989, college: MSU) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gladiadores have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 22-2 record. Trotamundos lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with nine games lost. They share the position with Piratas.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: M.Carrera 20+10reb+6ast, P.Jackson 17+2reb+6ast, C.Garcia 15+10reb+4ast, A.Henriquez 13+4reb+2ast, M.Dime 9+4reb, J.Materan 6
Trotamundos: H.Guillent 17+2ast, D.Bost 15+5reb+6ast, F.Fuenmayor 15+10reb+1ast, C.Milano 12+7reb, C.James 9+5reb+3ast, V.Castillo 3