SPB Round 8 (Regular Season): First victory of Heroes

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Heroes' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Diablos (2-4) 90-80 on Tuesday. Heroes had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 4 assists. Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh (211-2001, college: Tennessee St., agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) replied with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Diablos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heroes (1-4) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Panteras. Diablos at the other side keep the ninth position with four games lost. Heroes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans.
Centauros' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Panteras (1-4) 85-84. Worth to mention a great performance of American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Quinterian McConico who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Centauros went down to twelfth position due to points difference. Panteras at the other side keep the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Heroes. Centauros will play against league's second-placed Guaiqueries in Porlamar in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panteras will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 8 Trotamundos were beaten by Pioneros on the road 96-90.



Pioneros - Trotamundos 96-90

Everything could happen in Caracas at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Pioneros and 8th ranked Trotamundos had identical 3-2 record. This time Pioneros used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from La Asuncion 96-90. Pioneros made 28-of-35 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Trotamundos were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and the former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) who added 21 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Four Pioneros players scored in double figures. American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) responded with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pioneros (4-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Spartans and Marinos. Trotamundos at the other side keep the eighth position with three games lost. Pioneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trotamundos will play at home against Piratas (#13) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: G.Brevin 26+2reb+3ast, G.Heissler 21+4reb+4ast, A.Jeff 20+5reb+1ast, P.Fausto 14+5reb+2ast, M.Mayron 5+3ast, J.Salazar 4+2reb
Trotamundos: R.Ledo 33+6reb+4ast, J.Reese V 20+2reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 10+2reb+2ast, D.Smith 9+12reb+4ast, E.Romero 7+3reb+1ast, M.Ruiz 6+1reb+1ast

Heroes - Diablos 90-80

Heroes' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Diablos (2-4) 90-80 on Tuesday. Heroes had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 4 assists. Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh (211-2001, college: Tennessee St., agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. Guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) replied with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman ArMond Davis (197-1995, college: UCSB) added 23 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Diablos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heroes (1-4) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Panteras. Diablos at the other side keep the ninth position with four games lost. Heroes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans.
Top scorers:
Heroes: J.Michaell 27+4reb+4ast, B.Maximillion 19+4reb+2ast, J.Jason 14+15reb+1ast, N.David 12+3reb, J.Gonzalez 9+4reb+5ast, C.Gregory 5+2reb
Diablos: D.ArMond 23+6reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 20+7reb+6ast, K.Nino 14+2ast, A.Mohamed 7+7reb+2ast, H.Gilberto 6+3reb+1ast, C.Cameron 6+5reb+3ast

Centauros - Panteras 85-84

Centauros' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Panteras (1-4) 85-84. Centauros players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import power forward Quinterian McConico (203-1995, college: AAMU) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Centauros players scored in double figures. American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Australian forward Solomon Kuol (201, college: Lake Erie) scored 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Centauros went down to twelfth position due to points difference. Panteras at the other side keep the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Heroes. Centauros will play against league's second-placed Guaiqueries in Porlamar in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panteras will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Centauros: S.DeAngelo 32+6reb+2ast, M.Quinterian 14+6reb+3ast, C.Emilio 11+3reb+2ast, R.Douglas 10+3reb+8ast, B.Brown 8+7reb+3ast, F.Requena 8+1reb+3ast
Panteras: K.Solomon 21+2reb, W.Gomez 15+2reb+1ast, T.Williams 11+10reb+3ast, D.Davonte 9+1reb+6ast, O.Marquez 9+4reb+2ast, C.Jordan 5+1reb