SPB Round 18 (Regular Season): Brillantes have no problems in a game against Centauros

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between 11th ranked Centauros (2-9) and eighth ranked Brillantes (5-5) in Margarita on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Caracas beat Centauros 95-80. Brillantes had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Carlos Paez (180-2000, college: SE Louisiana) contributed with 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) replied with 27 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Centauros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes maintains eighth position with 5-5 record. Centauros lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Piratas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Diablos (#10) and Panteras (#13). Panteras were defeated at home 85-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ArMond Davis chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Davonte Davis (190-2001, college: OK State) with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Diablos (3-6) moved-up to ninth place. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Diablos will play against league's leader Gaiteros in Maracaibo in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panteras will play at home against Piratas (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 18 Piratas were beaten by Spartans on the road 82-69.



Panteras - Diablos 85-97

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Diablos (#10) and Panteras (#13). Panteras were defeated at home 85-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Diablos dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Panteras' 36 and made 23-of-25 charity shots (92.0 percent) during the game. Diablos had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: Interperformances) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman ArMond Davis (197-1995, college: UCSB) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American guard Davonte Davis (190-2001, college: OK State) with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Diablos (3-6) moved-up to ninth place. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Diablos will play against league's leader Gaiteros in Maracaibo in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panteras will play at home against Piratas (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Diablos: A.Davis 27+6reb+3ast, G.Delwan 22+14reb+2ast, C.Campbell 15, N.Palma 11+8reb+2ast, M.Barazarte 10+1reb+2ast, G.Edry 6+5reb+3ast
Panteras: D.Davonte 21+5reb+6ast, A.Indriago 17+3reb, O.Marquez 14, W.Gomez 13+6reb+3ast, C.Lopez 8+3reb, K.Solomon 6+8reb+4ast

Spartans - Piratas 82-69

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Spartans (7-3) beat 11th ranked Piratas (2-9) in Caracas 82-69. Spartans outrebounded Piratas 47-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Piratas at the other side keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Centauros. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Pioneros.
Top scorers:
Spartans: C.Michael 17+9reb+3ast, B.Richard 14+6reb+4ast, W.Michael 14+10reb+1ast, S.Juan 11+6reb+5ast, H.Adonys 7+4reb+1ast, L.Almanza 7+6reb+1ast
Piratas: Y.Colome 19+2reb+2ast, J.Hamilton 16+10reb+5ast, J.Ennis 15+6reb, H.Bompart 12+2reb+1ast, A.Trice 6+5reb, M.Bolivar 1+6reb

Centauros - Brillantes 80-95

The game between 11th ranked Centauros (2-9) and eighth ranked Brillantes (5-5) in Margarita on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Caracas beat Centauros 95-80. Brillantes had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Carlos Paez (180-2000, college: SE Louisiana) contributed with 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. American DeAngelo Stewart (197-1995, college: PFW) replied with 27 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) added 17 points in the effort for Centauros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brillantes maintains eighth position with 5-5 record. Centauros lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Piratas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brillantes: C.Von 30+8reb+1ast, C.Paez 12+1reb+5ast, J.Guillen 11+3reb+1ast, S.Cesar 9+2reb+1ast, L.Herrera 9+7reb+2ast, B.Vin 7+4reb
Centauros: D.Stewart 27+9reb+3ast, Y.Llerena 17+2reb, B.Bobby 11+1reb+1ast, D.Rondon 9+2reb+3ast, E.Cappare 6+1reb+1ast, M.Mohamed 5+4reb