LSB Round 16 (Regular Season): #1 Metropoli is defeated by Abogados

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 (7-6) in San Jose on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Abogados (8-7) 93-83. 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. Abogados have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Metropoli at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. They share it with Limon Sh. and ARBA. Abogados are looking forward to face Grecia (#4) on the road in the next round. Metropoli will play against the league's second-placed Escazu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in San Jose. Fourth ranked ARBA (7-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Escazu (7-7) 55-54 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. ARBA keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Limon Sh. and Metropoli. Escazu at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Roswell. ARBA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in San Jose to the arena Roswell.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Puntarenas. First ranked host Pelicans FC (11-3) smashed their biggest opponent Limon Sh. (7-6) 97-75. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-3 record which they share with defeated Limon Sh.. Loser Limon Sh. still keeps top place with six games lost. They share the position with ARBA and Metropoli. Pelicans FC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Limon Sh. will play against Jaguares and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 16 Roswell won against Jaguares on the opponent's court 88-77.



Jaguares - Roswell 77-88

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Jaguares (5-9) were defeated at home by third ranked Roswell (7-7) 88-77 on Wednesday. Roswell moved-up to second place, which they share with Escazu. Jaguares lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Roswell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from San Jose ARBA.

Pelicans FC - Limon Sh. 97-75

The game between Top Four teams took place in Puntarenas. First ranked host Pelicans FC (11-3) smashed their biggest opponent Limon Sh. (7-6) 97-75. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-3 record which they share with defeated Limon Sh.. Loser Limon Sh. still keeps top place with six games lost. They share the position with ARBA and Metropoli. Pelicans FC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Limon Sh. will play against Jaguares and hope to secure a win.

Abogados - Metropoli 93-83

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Metropoli (7-6) in San Jose on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Abogados (8-7) 93-83. 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. Abogados have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Metropoli at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. They share it with Limon Sh. and ARBA. Abogados are looking forward to face Grecia (#4) on the road in the next round. Metropoli will play against the league's second-placed Escazu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Escazu - ARBA 54-55

Important game to mention about took place in San Jose. Fourth ranked ARBA (7-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Escazu (7-7) 55-54 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. ARBA keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Limon Sh. and Metropoli. Escazu at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Roswell. ARBA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in San Jose to the arena Roswell.