SPB Round 17 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Caracas supposed to be quite interesting. Sixth ranked Guaiqueries (7-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Brillantes (5-5). Guaiqueries smashed Brillantes 95-60 on Sunday. Guaiqueries made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guaiqueries outrebounded Brillantes 46-25 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Brillantes' players. Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) chipped in 16 points. Forward Jesuangel Guillen (193-2000) responded with 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Brillantes at the other side keep the eighth position with five games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brillantes will play on the road against Centauros (#12) in Margarita and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Pioneros (#7) and Panteras (#13). Despite it looked like an easy game for Pioneros, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Panteras challenged much higher ranked Pioneros giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 97-92. The former international Edgar Martinez (199-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Brevin Galloway accounted for 18 points and 4 assists. point guard Argenis Indriago (178-2000) came up with 24 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Panteras in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pioneros maintains seventh place with 6-4 record. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Pioneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Diablos.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Caracas: Marinos (#6) and Heroes (#10). Marinos (7-3) won against visiting Heroes (3-8) 69-64. The best player for the winners was Malik Dime who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Marinos' coach Silvio Santander used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Michaell Jackson produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Marinos moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Heroes keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 17 Trotamundos destroyed Centauros on the opponent's court 108-78. Cocodrilos outscored Piratas in a home game 105-85.



Panteras - Pioneros 92-97

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Pioneros (#7) and Panteras (#13). Despite it looked like an easy game for Pioneros, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Panteras challenged much higher ranked Pioneros giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 97-92. Pioneros players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international Edgar Martinez (199-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) accounted for 18 points and 4 assists. point guard Argenis Indriago (178-2000) came up with 24 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Wilkerman Gomez (190-2001) added 17 points respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Five Pioneros and four Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pioneros maintains seventh place with 6-4 record. Panteras lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Pioneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Diablos.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: M.Edgar 19+13reb+1ast, G.Brevin 18+4reb+4ast, A.Jeff 16+6reb+1ast, M.Mayron 14+5ast, G.Heissler 13+1reb+11ast, J.Salazar 5+3reb
Panteras: A.Indriago 24+1reb+5ast, W.Gomez 17+4reb+1ast, O.Marquez 11+2reb, D.Davonte 10+3reb+5ast, K.Solomon 9+7reb, K.Jones 8+1reb+1ast

Centauros - Trotamundos 78-108

Very expected game in Margarita where 11th ranked Centauros (2-9) were crushed by second ranked Trotamundos (7-3) 108-78 on Sunday. Trotamundos shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Trotamundos outrebounded Centauros 39-21 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trotamundos shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Panamanian power forward Eric Romero (210-1999) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Forward Anthony Reyes (180-2006) chipped in 25 points (perfect behind the arc making all six shots !!!). Four Trotamundos players scored in double figures. Forward Miguel Lunar (198-2002) produced 13 points and Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2002) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trotamundos have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader Gaiteros, which they share with 4 other teams. Centauros lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Piratas. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play against Brillantes (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: A.Reyes 25+3reb, R.Eric 21+7reb+1ast, L.Ricky 17+2reb+2ast, R.James 15+1reb+3ast, K.DJ 9+10reb+6ast, S.Diego 6+1reb+3ast
Centauros: Y.Llerena 13+2reb+1ast, L.Miguel 13+3reb, E.Cappare 9+3reb+1ast, D.Stewart 7+5reb+1ast, M.Juan 7+1ast, B.Bobby 7+3reb+2ast

Brillantes - Guaiqueries 60-95

The game in Caracas supposed to be quite interesting. Sixth ranked Guaiqueries (7-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Brillantes (5-5). Guaiqueries smashed Brillantes 95-60 on Sunday. Guaiqueries made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Guaiqueries outrebounded Brillantes 46-25 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Brillantes' players. Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) chipped in 16 points. Four Guaiqueries players scored in double figures. Forward Jesuangel Guillen (193-2000) responded with 15 points and American forward Vin Baker Jr (206-1999, college: Milwaukee, agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 12 points and 6 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Brillantes at the other side keep the eighth position with five games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brillantes will play on the road against Centauros (#12) in Margarita and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: B.Jose 17+1reb, W.Tyrone 16+3reb+2ast, G.Juan 12+6reb+2ast, S.Gelvis 10+6reb+10ast, C.Francisco 9+6reb+1ast, M.Tavario 8+8reb+2ast
Brillantes: G.Jesuangel 15+4reb+2ast, V.Baker Jr 12+6reb+1ast, P.Carlos 12+1reb+2ast, D.Wilson 8+1ast, V.Cameron Davis 6+7reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 2+3reb+2ast

Cocodrilos - Piratas 105-85

Very predictable result in Caracas where fifth ranked Cocodrilos (7-3) smashed 11th ranked Piratas (2-9) 105-85 on Sunday. Cocodrilos made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. American swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the other American import forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cocodrilos moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Piratas keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Centauros. Cocodrilos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against Spartans (#4) in Caracas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Diego 36+5reb+3ast, B.Luis 17+7reb+4ast, T.Blondeau 13+7reb+2ast, M.Luis 11+11reb+10ast, M.JD 8+6reb+1ast, J.Gomez 8+2reb
Piratas: J.Ennis 23+11reb+1ast, J.Hamilton 18+7reb+7ast, Y.Colome 15+3reb+4ast, H.Bompart 9+4reb, D.Arias 8+7reb+1ast, A.Enderson 6+1reb+1ast

Marinos - Heroes 69-64

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Caracas: Marinos (#6) and Heroes (#10). Marinos (7-3) won against visiting Heroes (3-8) 69-64. The best player for the winners was Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. Marinos' coach Silvio Santander used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Colombian forward Romario Roque (180-1998) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Marinos moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Heroes keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Marinos: J.Bryan 13+7reb+2ast, D.Malik 12+14reb, V.Gregory 11+4reb+5ast, P.Anthony 10+4reb+2ast, G.Elder 5+2reb, A.Alphonso 5+1reb
Heroes: M.Jackson 15+6reb+3ast, D.Nesbitt 14+4reb, R.Roque 11+9reb+2ast, K.Caraballo 9+5reb, J.Jitoboh 6+3reb+1ast, M.Bell 5+4reb+1ast