LSB Round 8: Huracanes lose to lower ranked Toros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Toros over higher ranked Huracanes 87-60 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Huracanes. Toros (1-7) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Huracanes at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Toros are looking forward to face higher ranked Spiritus (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Huracanes will play against Ciego and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LSB top team - Halcones (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat seventh ranked Gladiadores (0-8) 93-78. Undefeated Halcones have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Gladiadores at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Halcones will play against league's second-placed Capitalinos in La Habana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gladiadores will play on the road against Lobos (#3) in Santa Clara and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between second ranked Capitalinos (7-1) and 6th ranked Spiritus (2-6) in La Habana on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Capitalinos outscored guests from 76-43. Capitalinos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Halcones, which they share with Lobos. Spiritus lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. Capitalinos will meet league's leader Halcones in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spiritus will play against Toros (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Ciego de Avila were beaten by Lobos on the road 80-76.

Toros - Huracanes 87-60

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Toros over higher ranked Huracanes 87-60 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Huracanes. Toros (1-7) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Huracanes at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Toros are looking forward to face higher ranked Spiritus (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Huracanes will play against Ciego and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Lobos - Ciego de Avila 80-76

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Lobos (7-1) beat 5th ranked Ciego (3-5) in Santa Clara 80-76 on Wednesday. Lobos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Capitalinos. Ciego lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Lobos will meet at home bottom-ranked Gladiadores (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Ciego will play against Huracanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Capitalinos - Spiritus 76-43

The game between second ranked Capitalinos (7-1) and 6th ranked Spiritus (2-6) in La Habana on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Capitalinos outscored guests from 76-43. Capitalinos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Halcones, which they share with Lobos. Spiritus lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with six games lost. Capitalinos will meet league's leader Halcones in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spiritus will play against Toros (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Gladiadores - Halcones 78-93

LSB top team - Halcones (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat seventh ranked Gladiadores (0-8) 93-78. Halcones have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Gladiadores at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Halcones will play against league's second-placed Capitalinos in La Habana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gladiadores will play on the road against Lobos (#3) in Santa Clara and hope to get finally their first victory.