SPB Round 11 (Regular Season): Piratas win their first game

SPB is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 11 rounds left. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Piratas can celebrate finally their first win this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Heroes (1-6) 93-86 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) chipped in 20 points. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas maintains thirteenth place with 1-7 record. Heroes at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated leader Gaiteros delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Pioneros (5-3) 102-66 in Maracaibo. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pioneros. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) answered with 14 points for Pioneros. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Gaiteros (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Pioneros at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. Gaiteros will play against Cocodrilos (#3) in Caracas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Pioneros will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 11 Diablos were defeated by Guaiqueries in Porlamar 67-62.



Guaiqueries - Diablos 67-62

There was no surprise in Porlamar where 9th ranked Diablos (2-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Guaiqueries (5-1) 67-62. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guaiqueries outrebounded Diablos 43-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 8 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Nicolas Palma (197-2004) answered with 18 points and American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) added 4 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Diablos. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Guaiqueries have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Cocodrilos. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: G.Juan 18+7reb, W.Tyrone 12+5reb+2ast, M.Tavario 8+15reb, S.Gelvis 8+3reb+8ast, C.Pedro 7+4reb, U.Kender 4+1reb+3ast
Diablos: P.Nicolas 18+4reb+1ast, C.Cameron 14+4reb, D.ArMond 9+1reb+3ast, E.Gonzalez 7+1reb+1ast, K.Nino 4+2reb+4ast, D.Graham 4+16reb+1ast

Piratas - Heroes 93-86

Piratas can celebrate finally their first win this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Heroes (1-6) 93-86 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) chipped in 20 points. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Kelvin Caraballo (198-1988) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas maintains thirteenth place with 1-7 record. Heroes at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Piratas: H.Jordan 22+8reb+2ast, C.Yeison 20+2reb+3ast, E.James 20+4reb+2ast, M.Shabazz 13+6reb, B.Humberto 13+3reb+8ast, C.Jesus 3+4reb
Heroes: G.Curvelo 17+5reb+1ast, R.Roque 16+3reb+3ast, D.Nesbitt 14+3reb, M.Jackson 14+8reb+2ast, K.Caraballo 11+11reb+2ast, J.Jitoboh 10+4reb+2ast

Gaiteros - Pioneros 102-66

Undefeated leader Gaiteros delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Pioneros (5-3) 102-66 in Maracaibo. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pioneros. Gaiteros dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros' 36. Gaiteros forced 19 Pioneros turnovers and outrebounded them 44-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Colombian-Dominican point guard Jesse Zarzuela (188, college: Oregon) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) answered with 14 points and the other American import power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gaiteros (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Pioneros at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. Gaiteros will play against Cocodrilos (#3) in Caracas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Pioneros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: Z.Jesse 20+1reb+4ast, C.Nahziah 18+6reb+3ast, M.Jesus 14+10reb, A.Nation 12+3reb+3ast, A.Albert 9+8reb+1ast, Q.Yanitson 7+6reb+1ast
Pioneros: B.Galloway 14+3reb+2ast, J.Allen 9+7reb+2ast, F.Pichardo 9+3reb+1ast, K.Kramer 8+3reb, M.Martinez 8+3reb, P.Leonardo 6+1reb+2ast