Round 5 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The biggest surprise of round 5 in Liga Americas was Brazilian guest Mogi's (#2) road victory over desperated Uruguayan Bigua (0-2) 92-90 on Tuesday evening. Bigua was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Bigua trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 37-27 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 90-92 at the end of the game. Mogi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Andre Bresolin (195-87) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Italian-Brazilian Luis-Felipe Gruber (206-85) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds. American Storm Warren (211-88, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Mogi maintains second place with 1-1 record behind leader Real Esteli, which they share with Capitanes. Bigua at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada and Fuerza Regia. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Montevideo. Leader Nicaraguan Real Esteli faced 3rd placed Mexican Fuerza Regia. Host Real Esteli (2-0) smashed guests from Monterrey (0-2) 90-65. American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-89, college: Fordham) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Jeleel Akindele contributed with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Omar De-Haro (187-95) answered with 21 points for Fuerza Regia. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Nicaraguan champion maintains first place with 2-0 record, which they share with San Lorenzo. Fuerza Regia at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada and Bigua. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Real Esteli - Fuerza Regia 90-65

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Montevideo. Nicaraguan Real Esteli faced 3rd placed Mexican Fuerza Regia. Host Real Esteli (2-0) smashed guests from Monterrey (0-2) 90-65. Fuerza Regia was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 55-28 second half run of Real Esteli. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Fuerza Regia's 32. They outrebounded Fuerza Regia 61-38 including a 43-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-89, college: Fordham) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St., agency: BeoBasket) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Omar De-Haro (187-95) answered with 21 points and American forward Emilio Arellano (198, college: Southwestern, CA) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Nicaraguan champion maintains first place with 2-0 record, which they share with San Lorenzo. Fuerza Regia at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada and Bigua. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.De Jesus 19+4reb+1ast, C.Gaston 18+9reb+3ast, D.Cacho 10+5reb+3ast, J.Akindele 10+11reb+5ast, C.Duran 8+7reb+2ast, D.McGuire 8+7reb+4ast
Fuerza Regia: O.De Haro 21+3reb+1ast, E.Arellano 13+10reb+2ast, D.M 10+6reb+1ast, A.Luis 10+2reb+5ast, T.Emmanuel 6+4reb+1ast, Y.J 3+2reb+3ast

Bigua - Mogi 90-92

The biggest surprise of round 5 in Liga Americas was Brazilian guest Mogi's (#2) road victory over desperated Uruguayan Bigua (0-2) 92-90 on Tuesday evening. Bigua was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Bigua trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 37-27 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 90-92 at the end of the game. Mogi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Andre Bresolin (195-87) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Italian-Brazilian Luis-Felipe Gruber (206-85) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Five Mogi players scored in double figures. American Storm Warren (211-88, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and guard Martin Osimani (194-81, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) added 18 points and 10 assists respectively for the hosts. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Mogi maintains second place with 1-1 record behind leader Real Esteli, which they share with Capitanes. Bigua at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada and Fuerza Regia. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mogi: L.Felipe Gruber 21+10reb+1ast, A.Bresolin 20+6reb+7ast, D.Fuzaro 19+4reb+2ast, F.de Assis 16+5reb+10ast, F.Russo 10+2reb, A.Doria 4+7reb
Bigua: S.Warren 29+14reb+2ast, D.Sweetney 23+4reb+3ast, M.Osimani 18+2reb+10ast, Z.Salvador 6+3reb+3ast, L.Santos 6+3reb, M.Rojas 5+9reb+1ast



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