SPB Round 17 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Gaiteros win another game

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SPB top team - Gaiteros (12-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Frontinos (5-7) in Maracaibo 77-59. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican forward Miguel Simon (203-1994, college: ASA CC) contributed with 13 points and 7 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international center Miguel Bolivar (205-1992) answered with 13 points and 6 rebounds for Frontinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Gaiteros have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-0 record. Frontinos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Caracas. Ninth ranked Cocodrilos (5-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 8th ranked Guaiqueries (4-6) 73-72 on Tuesday evening. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and Keyshawn Woods chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cocodrilos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Trotamundos and Brillantes. Guaiqueries at the other side dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. Cocodrilos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaiqueries will play on the road against Spartans (#3) in Caracas and hope to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pioneros (7-4) and Brillantes (5-6), which took place in Caracas. 4th placed Pioneros lost at home to tenth ranked Brillantes 81-87 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pioneros. Demario Mayfield nailed 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Jeff Allen came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Pioneros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Brillantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Trotamundos. Loser Pioneros keep the fourth position with four games lost. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .

In the last game of round 17 Gladiadores were beaten by Marinos on the road 97-91.



Marinos - Gladiadores 97-91

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Marinos (9-4) beat 11th ranked Gladiadores (4-7) in Puerto La Cruz 97-91 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) accounted for 26 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and international point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for Gladiadores in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marinos maintains second place with 9-4 record having just two points less than leader Gaiteros. Gladiadores lost their fourth game in a row. Defending champion keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Panteras. Marinos will again meet at home Gladiadores (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gladiadores will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: M.Carrera 27+13reb, M.Butler 15+1reb+2ast, G.Vargas 15+3reb+6ast, P.Jackson 11+3reb+2ast, D.Summers 9+3reb, M.Dime 9+10reb
Marinos: W.Saunders 26+5reb+1ast, T.Farmer 25+4reb, M.Bryson 22+7reb+3ast, L.Bethelmy 14+13reb+2ast, S.Jones 6+3reb+1ast, C.Centeno 4+2reb+1ast

Gaiteros - Frontinos 77-59

SPB top team - Gaiteros (12-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat sixth ranked Frontinos (5-7) in Maracaibo 77-59. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican forward Miguel Simon (203-1994, college: ASA CC) contributed with 13 points and 7 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. The former international center Miguel Bolivar (205-1992) answered with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Eduardo Rios (198-1988) added 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Frontinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gaiteros have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-0 record. Frontinos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frontinos: L.Palacios 14+1reb, M.Bolivar 13+6reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 8+3reb+3ast, C.Silva 6+3reb+2ast, J.Diaz 6+5reb+2ast, L.Bearden 6+3reb+4ast
Gaiteros: L.Duarte 18+11reb+4ast, M.Warren 13+3reb+1ast, M.Simon 13+7ast, N.Carter 12+3reb+1ast, D.St.Hilaire 7+2reb+3ast, K.Caraballo 6+3reb+1ast

Cocodrilos - Guaiqueries 73-72

Important game to mention about took place in Caracas. Ninth ranked Cocodrilos (5-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 8th ranked Guaiqueries (4-6) 73-72 on Tuesday evening. Cocodrilos brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Guaiqueries were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and his fellow American import Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St., agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. American guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cocodrilos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Trotamundos and Brillantes. Guaiqueries at the other side dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. Cocodrilos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaiqueries will play on the road against Spartans (#3) in Caracas and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: A.Banks 20+5reb+6ast, T.White 13+2reb+1ast, E.Martinez 9+6reb+1ast, L.Valera 8+2reb, F.Centeno 8+3reb, J.Ascanio 7+13reb+3ast
Cocodrilos: K.Woods 16+6reb+2ast, W.Reed 15+13reb+1ast, R.Roca 12+1reb+4ast, I.Banks 7+6reb+3ast, L.Betancourt 6+3reb+2ast, J.Finol 5+7reb+1ast

Pioneros - Brillantes 81-87

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pioneros (7-4) and Brillantes (5-6), which took place in Caracas. 4th placed Pioneros lost at home to tenth ranked Brillantes 81-87 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pioneros. Brillantes made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. American-Iraqi guard Demario Mayfield (196-1991, college: Angelo St.) nailed 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Lenin Lopez (198-1991) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Brillantes players scored in double figures. American power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pioneros in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Brillantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Trotamundos. Loser Pioneros keep the fourth position with four games lost. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Pioneros: J.Allen 22+8reb+1ast, T.Bond 21+5reb+2ast, S.Wooten Jr. 10+2reb, H.Guillent 7+1reb+4ast, E.Winchester 6+1reb+2ast, E.Montano 4+9reb
Brillantes: C.Lewis 17+3reb, D.Mayfield 16+8reb+1ast, L.Lopez 14+7reb+2ast, M.Henry 13+4reb+3ast, L.Williams 6+3reb+1ast, J.Vargas 6+3reb+2ast