SPB Round 7 (Regular Season): Marinos are defeated by Guaiqueries

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Marinos (4-2) and sixth ranked Guaiqueries (3-1) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Marinos were crushed by Guaiqueries in Caracas 99-77. Guaiqueries outrebounded Marinos 43-25 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. It was a great evening for Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) helped adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward Diamond Stone (208-1997, college: Maryland) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaiqueries maintains sixth place with 3-1 record, which they share with Brillantes. Newly promoted Marinos dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Pioneros and Spartans. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Panteras has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Spartans (4-2) 96-94. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Davonte Davis accounted for 20 points and 6 assists. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) came up with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Spartans in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains tenth place with 1-4 record, which they share with Heroes and Centauros. Spartans at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Pioneros and Marinos. Panteras will play against Centauros (#10) in Margarita in the next round. Spartans will have a break next round.
SPB top team - Gaiteros (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Centauros (1-4) in Maracaibo 94-81. Andre Nation fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Yustin Llerena produced 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Gaiteros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Centauros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Panteras and Heroes. Gaiteros will meet bottom-ranked Piratas (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Centauros will play against Panteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 7 Brillantes won against Piratas on the opponent's court 93-91. Pioneros managed to outperform Piratas in a home game 81-68.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 15 rebounds by Kelby Kramer of Pioneros.



Piratas - Brillantes 91-93

Very expected game in La Guaira where bottom-ranked Piratas (0-6) were edged by fifth ranked Brillantes (3-1) 93-91 on Sunday. American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Duane Wilson (189-1994, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 20 points. Wilson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Brillantes' coach Gustavo Garcia used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) produced 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists and American forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) added 22 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Brillantes went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Guaiqueries. Loser Piratas still closes the standings with six games lost. Brillantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against the league's leader Gaiteros (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: C.Von 25+5reb, W.Duane 20+3reb, A.Cabrera 12+5reb+3ast, L.Herrera 7+3reb+1ast, D.Bryant 7+2ast, J.Guillen 7+5reb+2ast
Piratas: Y.Colome 34+2reb+5ast, A.Trice 22+14reb+1ast, H.Bompart 11+5reb+4ast, M.Escobar 8+3reb+1ast, E.Diaz 6+5reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 6+4reb+1ast

Panteras - Spartans 96-94

Panteras has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Spartans (4-2) 96-94. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Davonte Davis (190-2001, college: OK State) accounted for 20 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) came up with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Spartans in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panteras maintains tenth place with 1-4 record, which they share with Heroes and Centauros. Spartans at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Pioneros and Marinos. Panteras will play against Centauros (#10) in Margarita in the next round. Spartans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Panteras: W.Tae 28+11reb+4ast, D.Davis 20+4reb+6ast, M.Omar 15+7reb+2ast, S.Kuol 14+2reb, J.Acosta 6+9reb+1ast, G.Wilkerman 5+1reb+2ast
Spartans: N.Palacios 25+1reb, J.Suero 22+7reb+7ast, M.Carrera 18+11reb+2ast, A.Luis 11+3reb+2ast, C.Garcia 8+2reb, R.Jose 6+3reb

Marinos - Guaiqueries 77-99

The game between second ranked Marinos (4-2) and sixth ranked Guaiqueries (3-1) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Marinos were crushed by Guaiqueries in Caracas 99-77. Guaiqueries outrebounded Marinos 43-25 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. It was a great evening for Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) helped adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward Diamond Stone (208-1997, college: Maryland) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Carlos Fulda (186-2002) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaiqueries maintains sixth place with 3-1 record, which they share with Brillantes. Newly promoted Marinos dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Pioneros and Spartans. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: G.Juan 28+6reb+2ast, W.Tyrone 21+6reb+1ast, U.Kender 9+6reb+9ast, B.Jose 9+1reb+1ast, E.Montano 9+10reb+2ast, M.Tavario 7+11reb+1ast
Marinos: C.Fulda 15+3reb+1ast, H.Cazorla 13+1reb, D.Stone 12+7reb+1ast, G.Vargas 7+2reb+3ast, M.Dime 6+3reb, L.Lopez 5+2reb

Gaiteros - Centauros 94-81

SPB top team - Gaiteros (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Centauros (1-4) in Maracaibo 94-81. Gaiteros outrebounded Centauros 44-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Gaiteros made 9 blocks. American Andre Nation (196-1993, college: JMU) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Luis Duarte (190-1994) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and American Shavar Newkirk (180-1996, college: St.Joseph's, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gaiteros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-0 record. Centauros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Panteras and Heroes. Gaiteros will meet bottom-ranked Piratas (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Centauros will play against Panteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: A.Nation 19+5reb+2ast, C.Nahziah 19+5reb+1ast, Z.Jesse 15+2reb+3ast, D.Luis 10+7reb+9ast, M.Jesus 9+7reb+2ast, O.Peter 8+7reb+1ast
Centauros: Y.Llerena 17+6reb+1ast, S.Newkirk 13+2reb+5ast, Q.McConico 13+3reb, D.Rondon 11+2reb+3ast, B.Bobby 8+5reb+1ast, D.Stewart 7+5reb+5ast

Pioneros - Piratas 81-68

Very predictable result in Caracas where sixth ranked Pioneros (4-2) defeated bottom-ranked Piratas (0-6) 81-68 on Sunday. Pioneros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 28. Pioneros had a 39-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) fired 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. American center Kelby Kramer (213-1999, college: MSU, agency: Starting 5) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Four Pioneros players scored in double figures. American forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import point guard Ricky Tarrant (188-1993, college: Memphis) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pioneros moved-up to third place, which they share with Spartans and Marinos. Piratas lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Pioneros will meet at home Trotamundos (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Piratas will play against the league's leader Gaiteros (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: A.Jeff 18+4reb+2ast, G.Heissler 17+3reb+7ast, M.Edgar 13+7reb+1ast, K.Kelby 11+15reb+1ast, T.Steven 7+3reb+2ast, J.Salazar 6+6reb+2ast
Piratas: R.Tarrant 22+1reb+4ast, A.Trice 16+14reb+1ast, Y.Colome 15+1reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 9+4reb+1ast, E.Little 4+2reb, M.Bolivar 1+1reb