SPB Round 5 (Regular Season): First victory of Diablos

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Diablos' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in La Guaira, where they defeated Piratas (0-4) 78-67 on Thursday. Diablos made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) answered with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Diablos (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Trotamundos. It was Piratas' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
Bottom-ranked Centauros is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to seventh ranked Pioneros (2-1) 81-77. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Edgar Martinez chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) responded with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pioneros moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Guaiqueries. Centauros at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Heroes. Pioneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Marinos.
Bottom-ranked Panteras is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their second consecutive match to leader Gaiteros (3-0) 90-77 on Thursday evening. Nahziah Carter nailed 22 points for the winning side. Davonte Davis came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Panteras in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gaiteros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Spartans and Marinos. Loser Panteras still closes the standings with two games lost. Gaiteros will meet Spartans (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Cocodrilos.

The most impressive performance of 5th round was 10 points and 10 rebounds by Luis Duarte of Gaiteros.



Piratas - Diablos 67-78

Diablos' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in La Guaira, where they defeated Piratas (0-4) 78-67 on Thursday. Diablos made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Diablos players scored in double figures. Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) answered with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) added 18 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Diablos (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Trotamundos. It was Piratas' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
Top scorers:
Piratas: Y.Colome 26+6reb+5ast, A.Trice 18+16reb, E.Gimenez 12+3reb, H.Bompart 5+1reb+1ast, D.Arias 3+3reb, O.Caraballo 2
Diablos: G.Delwan 15+9reb+3ast, N.Kevin 14+4ast, J.Hurtado 10+3reb+3ast, A.Davis 10+3reb+2ast, N.Palma 10+8reb+1ast, G.Edry 9+5reb+7ast

Centauros - Pioneros 77-81

Bottom-ranked Centauros is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to seventh ranked Pioneros (2-1) 81-77. Pioneros dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Centauros' 24. They outrebounded Centauros 44-29 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international Edgar Martinez (199-1997) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) responded with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Shavar Newkirk (180-1996, college: St.Joseph's, agency: Interperformances) scored 17 points. Five Pioneros and four Centauros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pioneros moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Cocodrilos and Guaiqueries. Centauros at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Heroes. Pioneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Marinos.
Top scorers:
Centauros: D.Stewart 20+9reb+5ast, S.Newkirk 17+4reb+2ast, B.Bobby 11+2reb, D.Rondon 11+1ast, L.Miguel 8+2reb+1ast, E.Cappare 6+1reb+1ast
Pioneros: G.Heissler 17+6reb+7ast, M.Edgar 12+8reb+1ast, G.Brevin 11+4reb+2ast, P.Fausto 11+8reb, M.Mayron 10+1reb+1ast, K.Kelby 10+9reb+1ast

Panteras - Gaiteros 77-90

Bottom-ranked Panteras is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their second consecutive match to leader Gaiteros (3-0) 90-77 on Thursday evening. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) nailed 22 points for the winning side and swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) accounted for 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. American guard Davonte Davis (190-2001, college: OK State) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gaiteros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Spartans and Marinos. Loser Panteras still closes the standings with two games lost. Gaiteros will meet Spartans (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Cocodrilos.
Top scorers:
Panteras: O.Marquez 14+1reb, D.Davonte 14+6reb+6ast, K.Solomon 12+2reb, A.Jhonatan 9+5reb+1ast, T.Williams 9+7reb+1ast, K.Jones 6+6reb
Gaiteros: C.Nahziah 22+2reb+3ast, Z.Jesse 13+7reb+2ast, Q.Yanitson 10+5reb, D.Luis 10+10reb+2ast, M.Jesus 10+2reb, O.Peter 8+2reb+2ast