SPB Round 14 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Gaiteros win another game

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

SPB top team - Gaiteros (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Trotamundos (5-6) in Maracaibo 102-81. Gaiteros made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) replied with 9 points and 7 assists for Trotamundos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Gaiteros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Trotamundos at the other side keep the sixth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Gladiadores (#10). Spartans (6-4) won against visiting Gladiadores (4-6) 90-81. The former international guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jassel Perez chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) responded with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains fourth position with 6-4 record. Gladiadores lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keep the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brillantes. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Panteras.

In the last two games of round 14 Toros were beaten by Pioneros on the road 77-63. Marinos won against Cocodrilos on its own court 87-71.



Pioneros - Toros 77-63

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Pioneros (6-3) beat 13th ranked Toros (3-7) in Caracas 77-63. Pioneros players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech) scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Bond is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pioneros maintains third position with 6-3 record having five points less than leader Gaiteros. Toros at the other side keep the thirteenth place with seven games lost. Pioneros will again play against Toros (#13) in Maracay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: T.Bond 21+4reb+4ast, J.Allen 17+9reb+6ast, H.Guillent 10+3reb+5ast, E.Winchester 7+3reb+1ast, E.Montano 6+8reb+1ast, S.Wooten Jr. 5+2reb+1ast
Toros: A.Spruill 18+3ast, J.Hampton 16+5reb+1ast, R.Brown 10+7reb+3ast, L.Palacios 6+3reb, B.Guidi 4+2reb+1ast, J.Vargas 3+1reb+1ast

Marinos - Cocodrilos 87-71

Very expected game when 12th ranked Cocodrilos (3-6) lost to second ranked Marinos (8-3) in Puerto La Cruz 71-87. American swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Luis Betancourt (183-2002) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marinos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-3 record having just one point less than leader Gaiteros. Cocodrilos at the other side keep the twelfth place with six games lost. Marinos will again play against Cocodrilos (#12) in Caracas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cocodrilos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Marinos: W.Saunders 18+1reb+4ast, S.Jones 13+2reb, L.Bethelmy 12+5reb+2ast, M.Bryson 12+5reb+2ast, J.Centeno 11+2reb+2ast, C.Centeno 11+4reb+2ast
Cocodrilos: R.Roca 14+2reb+2ast, L.Betancourt 12+4reb+2ast, W.Reed 12+9reb, I.Banks 9+5reb, E.Hernandez 8+3reb+2ast, F.Pirela 6

Gaiteros - Trotamundos 102-81

SPB top team - Gaiteros (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Trotamundos (5-6) in Maracaibo 102-81. Gaiteros made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Gaiteros players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) replied with 9 points and 7 assists and American guard Dallas Morgan (185-1998, college: CMU) added 16 points in the effort for Trotamundos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gaiteros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Trotamundos at the other side keep the sixth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: L.Duarte 20+10reb+9ast, D.St.Hilaire 20+1reb+1ast, M.Warren 17+7reb+5ast, M.Simon 13+5reb+2ast, K.Caraballo 12+4reb+5ast, N.Carter 5+1reb+1ast
Trotamundos: D.Morgan 16+2reb+2ast, T.Jones 15+3reb+1ast, F.Fuenmayor 12+3reb+3ast, J.Zamora 11+5reb+2ast, D.Smith 9+4reb+7ast, D.Cubillan 9+4reb+2ast

Spartans - Gladiadores 90-81

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Spartans (#4) and Gladiadores (#10). Spartans (6-4) won against visiting Gladiadores (4-6) 90-81. Spartans made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Gladiadores were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) responded with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists and American-Mexican Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) scored 18 points. Four Gladiadores players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains fourth position with 6-4 record. Gladiadores lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keep the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brillantes. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Panteras.
Top scorers:
Spartans: Y.Sifontes 23+7reb+5ast, N.Palacios 23+3reb+2ast, J.Perez 15+8reb+6ast, T.Efianayi 8+1reb, J.Rodriguez 8+6reb, E.Thomas 5+9reb+2ast
Gladiadores: D.Summers 18+4reb+1ast, M.Carrera 12+5reb+1ast, J.Lopez 12+2reb, C.Fulda 11+3reb+3ast, G.Vargas 9+6reb+13ast, J.Diaz 7+2reb+2ast