LSB Round 8: MBA lose to Escazu

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game of round 8 was a defeat of league's leader MBA (2-6). They were crushed by top-ranked Escazu (8-0) 87-58 on Friday night. Undefeated Escazu have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. MBA lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with six games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Jaguares. MBA will play next round against Limon Sh. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Escazu will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Abogados on the road.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Limon. 3rd ranked host Limon Sh. (4-4) lost to second ranked Grecia (2-5) 69-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Limon Sh.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Grecia keeps a position of league leader. Limon Sh. at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Abogados. Grecia will play against Roswell (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Limon Sh. will play against the league's second-placed MBA and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Abogados lost to ARBA on the opponent's court 49-57.

Escazu - MBA 87-58

The most important game of round 8 was a defeat of league's leader MBA (2-6). They were crushed by top-ranked Escazu (8-0) 87-58 on Friday night. Escazu have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. MBA lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with six games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Jaguares. MBA will play next round against Limon Sh. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Escazu will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Abogados on the road.

ARBA - Abogados 57-49

Rather expected game in San Jose where 5th ranked Abogados (4-4) were defeated by second ranked ARBA (6-2) 57-49. ARBA maintains second position with 6-2 record having just five point less than leader Jaguares. Abogados at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Limon Sh.. ARBA will play against league's leader Jaguares in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Abogados will play against the league's leader Escazu and hope to get back on the winning track.

Limon Sh. - Grecia 63-69

The game between Top Four teams took place in Limon. 3rd ranked host Limon Sh. (4-4) lost to second ranked Grecia (2-5) 69-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Limon Sh.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Grecia keeps a position of league leader. Limon Sh. at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Abogados. Grecia will play against Roswell (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Limon Sh. will play against the league's second-placed MBA and it may be a tough game between close rivals.