Liga Nacional Round 9 (Regular Season): Forza is defeated by Leones in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Leones (#8) and Forza (#3). Forza was defeated at home 56-66 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Kiyjohnte Houston (203-1998, college: Patrick Henry) with 16 points and 9 rebounds. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Leones (1-6) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Forza at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Pat City. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN Mayor.
Second ranked El Progreso (5-1) crushed at home 5th ranked Bulls (1-3) by 20 points 97-77, which is the biggest margin this round. nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and David Monterroso accounted for 22 points. El Progreso's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Miguel Gonzalez came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds for Bulls in the defeat. El Progreso maintains second place with 5-1 record behind leader Solola. Bulls at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with PSN. El Progreso will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bulls will play on the road against Pat City (#4) in Guatemala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 32 points and 11 rebounds by Sebastian Tabata of El Progreso.



Forza - Leones 56-66

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Guatemala: Leones (#8) and Forza (#3). Forza was defeated at home 56-66 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Derek Morgan stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Samuel Cota chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Kiyjohnte Houston (203-1998, college: Patrick Henry) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Anthony Guerra scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Leones (1-6) left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Forza at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Pat City. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Forza's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena PSN Mayor.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Morgan 23+13reb+3ast, S.Cota 12+12reb+1ast, Y.Velasques 7+5reb+1ast, J.Maltez 7+1reb+1ast, C.Estrada 5+2reb+1ast, E.Garcia 4+1reb+1ast
Forza: K.Houston 16+9reb+2ast, G.Anthony 14+5reb+1ast, G.Luke 14+6reb, V.Marco 8+2reb, S.Brandon 2+5reb, P.Angel 2+1reb

El Progreso - Bulls 97-77

Second ranked El Progreso (5-1) crushed at home 5th ranked Bulls (1-3) by 20 points 97-77, which is the biggest margin this round. El Progreso dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls' 32. Sebastian Tabata nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and David Monterroso accounted for 22 points. El Progreso's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Miguel Gonzalez came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds and Carlos Vidal added 19 points respectively for Bulls in the defeat. El Progreso maintains second place with 5-1 record behind leader Solola. Bulls at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with PSN. El Progreso will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bulls will play on the road against Pat City (#4) in Guatemala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
El Progreso: S.Tabata 32+11reb+2ast, D.Monterroso 22+4reb+3ast, M.Faison 16+7reb+5ast, D.Monterroso 9+1reb, E.Junior 7+2reb+3ast, H.Rodriguez 7+3reb+2ast
Bulls: G.Miguel 27+15reb+1ast, V.Carlos 19+4reb+2ast, C.Hector 10+6reb+1ast, G.Pablo 8+3reb+1ast, A.Henry Emanuel 7+1reb+1ast, A.Henry Hector 0