SPB Round 30 (Regular Season): Gaiteros lose to Guaiqueries

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Gaiteros (15-2) recorded its second loss in Porlamar on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Guaiqueries (12-6) 83-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gaiteros. They outrebounded Gaiteros 45-31 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. The best player for the winners was Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) who recorded 23 points and 9 assists. Guaiqueries have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-6 record. Defending champion Gaiteros still keep top place with two games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gaiteros will play at home against Diablos and are hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Marinos (#6) and Spartans (#3). Marinos (10-9) won against visiting Spartans (13-5) 69-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. It was a good game for Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Gregory Vargas contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) replied with 24 points and 7 rebounds for Spartans. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Marinos maintains sixth position with 10-9 record. Spartans at the other side keep the third place with five games lost. Marinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Caracas, where 8th ranked Brillantes (8-10) lost at home to eleventh ranked Piratas (6-12) 90-95 on Tuesday. The game was dominated by American players. John Hugley IV scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Myke Henry with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Diablos. Loser Brillantes keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Piratas will meet at home higher ranked Trotamundos (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Spartans.

Rest of the games of round 30 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Diablos were defeated by Cocodrilos in Caracas 88-72. Bottom-ranked Panteras were beaten by Centauros at home 62-78. Pioneros lost to Trotamundos on the opponent's court 74-92.
The best stats of 30th round was 39 points (!!!) by James Reese V of Trotamundos.



Brillantes - Piratas 90-95

We should mention about the upset which took place in Caracas, where 8th ranked Brillantes (8-10) lost at home to eleventh ranked Piratas (6-12) 90-95 on Tuesday. Piratas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward John Hugley IV (206-2001, college: Duquesne) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) with 26 points and 5 rebounds and center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Piratas and four Brillantes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Diablos. Loser Brillantes keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Piratas will meet at home higher ranked Trotamundos (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brillantes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Spartans.
Top scorers:
Piratas: E.Alcala 17+3reb+2ast, C.Yeison 16+2reb+6ast, I.Hugley 16+7reb+3ast, E.Hernandez 11+6reb+2ast, C.Jesus 11+2reb+3ast, H.Jordan 10+7reb+7ast
Brillantes: M.Henry 26+5reb+3ast, G.Jesuangel 18+5reb+1ast, T.Glass 13+10reb+4ast, B.Duran 10, P.Carlos 8+1reb+5ast, M.Lyons 5+1ast

Cocodrilos - Diablos 88-72

There was no surprise in Caracas where 10th ranked Diablos (6-12) were defeated by second ranked Cocodrilos (15-3) 88-72 on Tuesday. Cocodrilos outrebounded Diablos 47-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman ArMond Davis (197-1995, college: UCSB) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) scored 8 points and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-3 record having just one point less than leader Gaiteros. Diablos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Piratas. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Panteras.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Diego 23+6reb+1ast, M.Luis 13+12reb+5ast, B.Evert 13+4reb+3ast, M.JD 11+5reb+2ast, R.Raymond 9+1reb+1ast, J.Gomez 8+2reb
Diablos: D.ArMond 22+5reb+1ast, S.Bryan 9, D.Graham 9+5reb+1ast, D.Mohamad 8+8reb, E.Gonzalez 8+3reb+6ast, P.Nicolas 6+6reb+5ast

Guaiqueries - Gaiteros 83-74

Top ranked Gaiteros (15-2) recorded its second loss in Porlamar on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Guaiqueries (12-6) 83-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gaiteros. They outrebounded Gaiteros 45-31 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guaiqueries shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. The best player for the winners was Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Guaiqueries players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) who recorded 23 points and 9 assists and Colombian-Dominican point guard Jesse Zarzuela (188, college: Oregon) added 13 points respectively. Guaiqueries have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-6 record. Defending champion Gaiteros still keep top place with two games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gaiteros will play at home against Diablos and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: G.Juan 23+12reb+1ast, W.Tyrone 16+3reb+2ast, C.Pedro 15+5reb+6ast, S.Gelvis 14+3reb+7ast, E.Montano 7+6reb, C.Francisco 6+8reb+2ast
Gaiteros: N.Carter 23+4reb+9ast, J.Zarzuela 13+2reb+2ast, N.Andre 10+3reb, M.Zambrano 8+3reb, M.Simon 7+5reb, J.Martinez 6+5reb+2ast

Marinos - Spartans 69-60

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Marinos (#6) and Spartans (#3). Marinos (10-9) won against visiting Spartans (13-5) 69-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. Marinos brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) replied with 24 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Spartans. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Marinos maintains sixth position with 10-9 record. Spartans at the other side keep the third place with five games lost. Marinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Brillantes.
Top scorers:
Marinos: V.Gregory 16+6reb+6ast, D.Malik 16+15reb, S.Wesley 13+4reb+1ast, M.KJ 10+3reb+2ast, P.Anthony 9+7reb+1ast, G.Elder 3+2ast
Spartans: J.Suero 24+7reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 11+4reb+1ast, M.Watkins 10+7reb, M.Carrera 9+11reb+1ast, R.Jose 2+2reb, A.Luis 2+1reb

Panteras - Centauros 62-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with twelfth ranked Centauros' (4-14) road victory over bottom-ranked Panteras (1-16) 78-62 on Tuesday. Centauros outrebounded Panteras 50-36 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Centauros made 8 blocks. Panamanian Gil Atencio (202-1996, college: St.Clair) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese-Spanish center Maodo Nguirane (210-1993) chipped in 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was Australian forward Solomon Kuol (201, college: Lake Erie) with 6 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 11 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Centauros maintains twelfth position with 4-14 record. Panteras lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Centauros 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 Cocodrilos.
Top scorers:
Centauros: M.Luis 21+4reb+2ast, A.Gil 20+10reb+6ast, N.Maodo 16+13reb+1ast, P.Kelvin 8+10reb+4ast, L.Yustin 4+6reb+1ast, M.Luis 4+2reb
Panteras: T.Williams 11+3reb+1ast, C.Jordan 8+5reb, D.Davonte 7+4reb+1ast, K.Solomon 6+7reb+3ast, L.Carrillo 6+3reb+2ast, A.Indriago 6+2reb

Trotamundos - Pioneros 92-74

Rather expected game in La Asuncion where 7th ranked Pioneros (9-10) were defeated by fifth ranked Trotamundos (12-7) 92-74 on Tuesday. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard James Reese V (193-1998, college: S.Carolina) scored 39 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) chipped in 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Trotamundos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jarell Eddie (201-1991, college: Virginia Tech) with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Trotamundos maintains fifth position with 12-7 record. Loser Pioneros keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Trotamundos will meet Piratas (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Pioneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: R.James 39+4reb+1ast, R.Eric 12+4reb+1ast, S.Donta 10+6reb+6ast, L.Ricky 10+11reb+5ast, I.Ludwing 7+2reb+3ast, R.Miguel 4+6reb+2ast
Pioneros: T.Bond 16+4reb+1ast, J.Eddie 13+7reb+4ast, K.Kramer 11+7reb, S.Johendrys 9+2ast, H.Guillent 8+3reb+3ast, P.Leonardo 7+3reb