LSB Round 8 (Regular Season): #1 Metropoli is defeated by Escazu

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Metropoli (3-3) in San Jose on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Escazu (3-4) 81-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Metropoli. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Escazu moved-up to second place, which they share with Roswell. Metropoli at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Limon Sh.. Escazu is looking forward to face Grecia (#4) on the road in the next round. Metropoli will play against Roswell and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in San Jose. Third ranked Abogados (4-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Grecia (1-6) 91-88 in the game for the third place. Abogados maintains third position with 4-4 record having just twelve point less than leader Metropoli. Grecia lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with six games lost. Abogados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Grecia will play at home against the league's second-placed Escazu (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from San Jose: ARBA (#1) and Roswell (#2). ARBA (6-0) won against visiting Roswell (3-4) 95-84. Undefeated ARBA have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Roswell keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Escazu. ARBA will meet Limon Sh. (#4) on the road in the next round. Roswell will play against the league's leader Metropoli in Cartago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Limon Sh. won against Jaguares on the opponent's court 102-85.



Jaguares - Limon Sh. 85-102

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Jaguares' (2-5) home loss to fourth ranked Limon Sh. (3-3) 85-102 on Wednesday. Limon Sh. used an opportunity after Metropoli lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Jaguares keep the fifth place with five games lost. Limon Sh. will meet at home league's leader ARBA in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jaguares will play against the league's second-placed Pelicans FC (#2) in Puntarenas and hope to secure a win.

Abogados - Grecia 91-88

Important game to mention about took place in San Jose. Third ranked Abogados (4-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Grecia (1-6) 91-88 in the game for the third place. Abogados maintains third position with 4-4 record having just twelve point less than leader Metropoli. Grecia lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with six games lost. Abogados will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Grecia will play at home against the league's second-placed Escazu (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Escazu - Metropoli 81-71

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Metropoli (3-3) in San Jose on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Escazu (3-4) 81-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Metropoli. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Escazu moved-up to second place, which they share with Roswell. Metropoli at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Limon Sh.. Escazu is looking forward to face Grecia (#4) on the road in the next round. Metropoli will play against Roswell and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

ARBA - Roswell 95-84

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from San Jose: ARBA (#1) and Roswell (#2). ARBA (6-0) won against visiting Roswell (3-4) 95-84. ARBA have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Roswell keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Escazu. ARBA will meet Limon Sh. (#4) on the road in the next round. Roswell will play against the league's leader Metropoli in Cartago and it may be a tough game between close rivals.