SPB Round 12 (Regular Season): Marinos defeat Spartans in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th ranked Spartans (5-4) to second ranked Marinos (7-3) 79-78 on Wednesday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Spartans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Marinos' coach Claudio Jorquera used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Marinos maintains second position with 7-3 record behind leader Gaiteros. Spartans lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos and Frontinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Frontinos (5-4) against fourteenth ranked Llaneros (1-8) on Wednesday night. Host Frontinos were edged by Llaneros in a tough game in Tachira 69-71. The winners were led by Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who scored that evening 29 points and 4 assists and Humberto Bompart supported him with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds by American center Taylor Johns (197-1994, college: UC Riverside) did not help to save the game for Frontinos. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Llaneros maintains fourteenth position with 1-8 record. Frontinos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos and Spartans. Llaneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frontinos will play again at home against Llaneros (#14) and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Porlamar between Panteras and Guaiqueries. Twelfth ranked Panteras (4-5) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Guaiqueries (4-5). Panteras managed to escape with a 3-point win 66-63 in the fight for the eighth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Guaiqueries. The best player for the winners was Elijah Minnie who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jose Ascanio who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Panteras moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Guaiqueries. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 12 Brillantes lost to Toros on the opponent's court 75-85.



Guaiqueries - Panteras 63-66

A very close game took place in Porlamar between Panteras and Guaiqueries. Twelfth ranked Panteras (4-5) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Guaiqueries (4-5). Panteras managed to escape with a 3-point win 66-63 in the fight for the eighth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Guaiqueries. They outrebounded Guaiqueries 46-29 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American Elijah Minnie (203-1994, college: EMU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jhonatan Acosta (197-1996) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Minnie is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds and American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) added 10 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Panteras moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Guaiqueries. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: E.Minnie 16+8reb, J.Acosta 12+8reb+1ast, S.Curry 9+8reb+3ast, E.Alcala 8+2reb, B.Bridgeforth 6+7reb, W.Gomez 6+3reb
Guaiqueries: J.Ascanio 21+6reb+1ast, A.Banks 10+3reb+3ast, T.Cobos 8+2reb, E.Martinez 6+4reb+1ast, F.Centeno 6+5reb+3ast, M.Mobley 5+1reb+2ast

Toros - Brillantes 85-75

There was an upset in Maracay where higher ranked Brillantes (4-6) were defeated by thirteenth ranked Toros (3-6) 85-75 on Wednesday. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Iraqi guard Demario Mayfield (196-1991, college: Angelo St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) added 20 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Toros maintains thirteenth position with 3-6 record. Loser Brillantes dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Toros: A.Spruill 25+7reb+3ast, J.Hampton 11, R.Brown 11+7reb+1ast, A.Moore II 8+5reb+4ast, B.Barrios 7+8reb+1ast, J.Zapata 6+3reb+1ast
Brillantes: C.Lewis 20+4reb+1ast, L.Lopez 13+6reb+1ast, D.Mayfield 10+10reb+6ast, B.Duran 9+1reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 8+2reb+2ast, M.Henry 7+2reb+3ast

Frontinos - Llaneros 69-71

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Frontinos (5-4) against fourteenth ranked Llaneros (1-8) on Wednesday night. Host Frontinos were edged by Llaneros in a tough game in Tachira 69-71. Llaneros brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who scored that evening 29 points and 4 assists and point guard Humberto Bompart (183-1994) supported him with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds by American center Taylor Johns (197-1994, college: UC Riverside) did not help to save the game for Frontinos. His fellow American import guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) added 20 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Llaneros maintains fourteenth position with 1-8 record. Frontinos at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos and Spartans. Llaneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frontinos will play again at home against Llaneros (#14) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Llaneros: D.Colon 29+2reb+4ast, H.Bompart 10+5reb+1ast, G.Natesan 7, Y.Palacios 5+2reb+5ast, C.Rodriguez 5+6reb, A.Arias 4+10reb
Frontinos: T.Johns 21+14reb+3ast, L.Bearden 20+3reb+2ast, L.Palacios 8+4reb+1ast, A.Cabrera 6+1reb+3ast, J.Diaz 4+4reb, A.Pruitt 4+7reb+1ast

Spartans - Marinos 78-79

The most exciting game of round 12 in the SPB took place in Caracas. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 4th ranked Spartans (5-4) to second ranked Marinos (7-3) 79-78 on Wednesday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Spartans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Marinos' coach Claudio Jorquera used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) scored 20 points. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. Marinos maintains second position with 7-3 record behind leader Gaiteros. Spartans lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Trotamundos and Frontinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Marinos: T.Farmer 21+10reb+2ast, W.Saunders 18+5reb+2ast, S.Jones 10+6reb, M.Bryson 9+1reb+1ast, C.Centeno 7+5reb+2ast, J.Centeno 6+1reb
Spartans: T.Efianayi 20+2reb, E.Thomas 15+6reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 11+7reb, Y.Sifontes 10+3reb+9ast, N.Palacios 9+1reb+2ast, J.Perez 7+8reb+2ast