SPB Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Marinos are the first finalists

Guaiqueries - Cocodrilos 71-64

Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Cocodrilos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Guaiqueries: R.James 16+1reb, G.Juan 15+11reb, C.Pedro 14+8reb+2ast, S.Gelvis 12+5reb+1ast, U.Kender 6+1reb+2ast, C.Gendry 4+2reb+2ast
Cocodrilos: D.Colon 12+2reb+1ast, G.Jhonder 11+5reb, L.Montero 11+10reb+2ast, L.Bethelmy 10+6reb+1ast, W.Reed 7+2reb+1ast, J.Miller 7+7reb+1ast

Marinos - Gaiteros 79-77

Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Marinos made 7 blocks. 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 16 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Marinos players scored in double figures. American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Marinos: D.Malik 16+11reb+1ast, B.Michael 16+7reb, F.Carlos 15+2reb+2ast, M.KJ 12+5reb+2ast, V.Gregory 11+4reb+4ast, S.Juan 5+6reb+5ast
Gaiteros: N.Carter 22+11reb+2ast, M.Warren 14+8reb+1ast, L.Duarte 13+5reb, J.Vargas 8+1ast, W.Graterol 8+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+3reb