SPB Round 35 (Regular Season): Marinos lose to Piratas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Marinos (14-9) and eighth ranked Piratas (11-10) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Marinos were defeated by Piratas in Puerto La Cruz 64-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Marinos. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. American center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for Marinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas maintains eighth place with 11-10 record. Marinos at the other side keep the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marinos will play again at home against Piratas and are hoping to win this game.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Spartans (14-10) and Guaiqueries (10-11), which took place in Caracas. Higher ranked Spartans lost at home to eleventh ranked Guaiqueries 71-89. It was a great evening for American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jose Ascanio helped adding 19 points. American power forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaiqueries moved-up to tenth place. Spartans at the other side keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Guaiqueries will play against higher ranked Cocodrilos (#6) in Caracas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spartans will have a break next round.
The game between ninth ranked Gladiadores (11-12) and 12th ranked Panteras (7-16) in Caracas on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Gladiadores outscored guests from Caracas 107-81. It was a quality performance for Gregory Vargas who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Gladiadores' coach Ronald Guillen felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Wilkerman Gomez came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Panteras in the defeat. Defending champion maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Panteras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Gladiadores' 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 35 Frontinos were smashed by Brillantes on the road 115-90. Toros were destroyed by Trotamundos on its own court 67-91.



Gladiadores - Panteras 107-81

The game between ninth ranked Gladiadores (11-12) and 12th ranked Panteras (7-16) in Caracas on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Gladiadores outscored guests from Caracas 107-81. Gladiadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Panteras' players. It was a quality performance for international point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Swingman Jesus Lopez (197-2003) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Gladiadores' coach Ronald Guillen felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Enderson Alcala (195-2001) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Panteras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Gladiadores' 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:
Panteras: W.Gomez 19+7reb+2ast, T.Williams 18+5reb+1ast, E.Alcala 14+7reb+5ast, O.Marquez 12+6reb+1ast, J.Acosta 7+9reb+2ast, R.Perdomo 6+3reb
Gladiadores: R.Rada 16+1reb, J.Lopez 16+5reb+1ast, G.Vargas 14+10reb+13ast, P.Jackson 11+5ast, O.Caraballo 11+3reb, F.Hunt 9+5reb+1ast

Brillantes - Frontinos 115-90

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Brillantes (12-12) crushed 13th ranked Frontinos (6-18) in Caracas 115-90 on Tuesday. Brillantes outrebounded Frontinos 42-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brillantes shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Point guard Carlos Paez (180-2000, college: SE Louisiana) accounted for 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Coach Alexis Cedres's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Jovanni Diaz (203-1990) came up with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Eduardo Rios (198-1988) added 19 points respectively for Frontinos in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Brillantes maintains seventh place with 12-12 record. Frontinos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Frontinos: J.Diaz 27+8reb+5ast, E.Rios 19+4reb+3ast, L.Bearden 14+1reb+3ast, S.Lloyd 11+1reb+3ast, M.Zambrano 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Colina 7+2reb+4ast
Brillantes: M.Henry 31+4reb+5ast, G.Suero 21+5reb+2ast, M.Diaz 15+5reb, C.Paez 14+10reb+7ast, R.Boatright 12+2reb+3ast, M.Marriaga 6+6reb+2ast

Marinos - Piratas 64-78

The game between third ranked Marinos (14-9) and eighth ranked Piratas (11-10) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Marinos were defeated by Piratas in Puerto La Cruz 64-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Marinos. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. American center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and American swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Marinos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas maintains eighth place with 11-10 record. Marinos at the other side keep the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marinos will play again at home against Piratas and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Marinos: W.Saunders 19+5reb+4ast, L.Santos 17+14reb, L.Bethelmy 10+9reb+3ast, M.Bryson 8+4reb+2ast, J.Mejia 6+1ast, C.Centeno 2+2ast
Piratas: M.Johnson 17+4reb+3ast, R.James 17+4reb+1ast, J.Suero 15+6reb+3ast, E.Mijares 12+5reb+2ast, J.Vargas 8+6reb+1ast, K.Marcano 7+1reb

Toros - Trotamundos 67-91

Very expected game when 10th ranked Toros (10-14) were smashed by fifth ranked Trotamundos (14-9) in Maracay 91-67 on Tuesday. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Hollis Thompson (203-1991, college: Georgetown) who led the winners and scored 18 points. The former international swingman Jhornan Zamora (196-1989) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Five Trotamundos players scored in double figures. American forward Nick Banyard (205-1994, college: UCF, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 9 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Joe Hampton (203-1998, college: LBSU) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Toros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Trotamundos moved-up to third place, which they share with Marinos. Loser Toros dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Trotamundos will meet at home league's second-placed Pioneros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toros: R.Brown 10+2reb+1ast, J.Hampton 10+6reb+2ast, N.Banyard 9+10reb+1ast, L.Monte 8+2reb+1ast, B.Barrios 7+4reb+2ast, D.Garcia 6+3reb+8ast
Trotamundos: J.Zamora 19+2reb+3ast, H.Thompson 18+3reb+3ast, E.Tovar 15+3reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 11+7reb+3ast, D.Morgan 10+1reb+4ast, T.Jones 10+4reb

Spartans - Guaiqueries 71-89

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Spartans (14-10) and Guaiqueries (10-11), which took place in Caracas. Higher ranked Spartans lost at home to eleventh ranked Guaiqueries 71-89. Guaiqueries shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. It was a great evening for American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) helped adding 19 points. American power forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Tyler Wilkerson (203-1988, college: Marshall) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaiqueries moved-up to tenth place. Spartans at the other side keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Guaiqueries will play against higher ranked Cocodrilos (#6) in Caracas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Spartans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Spartans: S.Taylor Jr. 14+9reb, N.Palacios 12+3reb, H.Cazorla 8+2reb+2ast, T.Efianayi 8+1reb, T.Wilkerson 7+10reb+1ast, L.Almanza 7+3reb
Guaiqueries: J.Ascanio 19+4reb+2ast, T.White 17+6reb+6ast, J.Sojo 15+6reb+1ast, P.Chourio 9+4reb+1ast, J.Anderson 7+1reb+5ast, E.Medina 6+5reb