SPB Round 26 (Regular Season): Trotamundos are upset by Llaneros

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The most important game in the last round took place in Caracas between second ranked Trotamundos (10-7) and fourteenth ranked Llaneros (3-14) on Monday night. Trotamundos were crushed by Llaneros on the road 89-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Trotamundos. Llaneros had a 32-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) produced 13 points and 7 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Llaneros maintains fourteenth position with 3-14 record. Trotamundos at the other side dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Spartans. Llaneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trotamundos will play on the road against Pioneros in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Caracas. Local Brillantes (9-9) outscored 10th ranked Toros (8-11) 87-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toros. American-Dominican Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points. Douglas Rondon contributed with 18 points and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds for Toros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos. Toros at the other side keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Brillantes will again play against Toros (#10) in Maracay in the next round. Toros will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#9) and Panteras (#13). Panteras were defeated at home 80-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game was dominated by American players. Will Cherry scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Sydney Curry responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos (9-9) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Brillantes. Panteras lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 26 Guaiqueries were defeated by Marinos in Puerto La Cruz 81-70.



Marinos - Guaiqueries 81-70

There was no surprise in Puerto La Cruz where 11th ranked Guaiqueries (7-8) were defeated by second ranked Marinos (11-7) 81-70 on Monday. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) chipped in 6 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and American forward Erik McCree (202-1993, college: La Tech) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Marinos maintains second position with 11-7 record having four points less than leader Gaiteros. Loser Guaiqueries keep the eleventh place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: L.Valera 25+6reb+1ast, J.Ascanio 12+3reb, E.McCree 10+6reb+2ast, F.Centeno 9+4reb+1ast, T.White 6+5reb, J.Anderson 4+2reb+3ast
Marinos: T.Farmer 18+10reb+2ast, S.Jones 15+3reb, W.Saunders 13+2reb+2ast, M.Bryson 8+2reb+1ast, C.Centeno 8+3reb+1ast, M.Sierralta 7+1reb+1ast

Llaneros - Trotamundos 89-66

The most important game in the last round took place in Caracas between second ranked Trotamundos (10-7) and fourteenth ranked Llaneros (3-14) on Monday night. Trotamundos were crushed by Llaneros on the road 89-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Trotamundos. Llaneros had a 32-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Llaneros players scored in double figures. The former international point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) produced 13 points and 7 assists and international forward Miguel Ruiz (197-1990) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Llaneros maintains fourteenth position with 3-14 record. Trotamundos at the other side dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Spartans. Llaneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trotamundos will play on the road against Pioneros in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: D.Cubillan 13+1reb+7ast, D.Morgan 8+3reb+1ast, T.Jones 7+5reb+1ast, F.Fuenmayor 6+2reb, N.Colmenares 6+2reb+2ast, M.Ruiz 6+9reb+1ast
Llaneros: D.Colon 20+5reb+7ast, D.Graham 18+9reb+2ast, Y.Palacios 13+2reb+5ast, Y.Llerena 12, M.Escobar 8+2reb+1ast, A.Arias 5+4reb

Panteras - Cocodrilos 80-92

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#9) and Panteras (#13). Panteras were defeated at home 80-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game was dominated by American players. Point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Willie Reed (211-1990, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Forward Sydney Curry (203-2000, college: GCU) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos (9-9) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Brillantes. Panteras lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panteras: T.Williams 19+8reb, S.Curry 18+11reb+3ast, E.Minnie 11+4reb+3ast, J.Acosta 8+8reb, W.Gomez 7+1reb+1ast, A.Indriago 4+2ast
Cocodrilos: W.Cherry 18+5reb+5ast, K.Woods 16+2reb+3ast, E.Bernal 16+4reb, W.Reed 10+12reb+3ast, F.Pirela 9+3reb+2ast, C.Garcia 8+1ast

Brillantes - Toros 87-67

The game with biggest result difference took place in Caracas. Local Brillantes (9-9) outscored 10th ranked Toros (8-11) 87-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toros. Brillantes players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American-Dominican Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points. Guard Douglas Rondon (175-1995) contributed with 18 points and 4 steals for the winners. Five Brillantes players scored in double figures. American guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) added 7 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Toros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cocodrilos. Toros at the other side keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Brillantes will again play against Toros (#10) in Maracay in the next round. Toros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toros: A.Spruill 20+5reb+3ast, J.Hampton 11+4reb, A.Blanco 10+2reb+2ast, B.Barrios 9+3reb+1ast, R.Brown 7+6reb+3ast, B.Guidi 4+4reb+2ast
Brillantes: D.Rondon 18+4reb, G.Suero 17+3reb+3ast, L.Williams 10+8reb+1ast, L.Lopez 10+2reb+3ast, M.Henry 10+1reb+3ast, J.Guillen 7+3reb