LSB Round 12: Change at the top of the standings

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LSB. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

LSB round 12 caused change at the leadership position. Fifth defeat of league's leader Jinotega (8-5) against fourth ranked Costa Caribe (6-6) 93-72 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jinotega. Costa Caribe forced 23 Jinotega turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American Timothy Jackson (198-93) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import center Kevin Briggs (213, college: ASA Miami) contributed with 17 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American center Kevin Allen (211, college: Emporia St., agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds for Jinotega. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Costa Caribe have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-6 record. Jinotega at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Real Esteli who have the same record. Jinotega will play next round against league's leader Real Esteli trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Costa Caribe will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Toros on the road.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (8-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Jass (3-10). Real Esteli managed to secure a 7-point victory 69-62. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Noel Mackenzie (188-78) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and Jose Ortiz who added 20 points during the contest. Real Esteli's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Warren Plowden (183, college: Our Lady Lake) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Real Esteli keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Jinotega. Jass lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Real Esteli will play against league's second-placed Jinotega in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jass will play against Toros (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.

In the last game of round 12 bottom-ranked Jass were beaten by Leones on the road 79-66.

Leones - Jass 79-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Leones' (6-7) home victory over bottom-ranked Jass (3-10) in Managua 79-66. They outrebounded Jass 48-37 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international Vansdell Thomas (185-86) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and Dominican forward Xavier de-la-Rosa (-91) who added 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Warren Plowden (183, college: Our Lady Lake) with 30 points and 6 rebounds and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Jass lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jass will play against Toros (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Jass: W.Plowden 30+6reb+1ast, P.Prinsloo 16+12reb+3ast, D.Tenorio 11+4reb+5ast, A.Kevin 6+2reb, R.Felipe 2+6reb+2ast, L.Quintero 1+2reb+1ast
Leones: V.Thomas 21+4reb+5ast, X.de la Rosa 19+4reb+5ast, C.Gonzalez 13+6reb+4ast, M.Mackenzie 6+6reb+3ast, R.Munoz 6+12reb+1ast, N.Drayton 6+9reb+1ast

Costa Caribe - Jinotega 93-72

LSB round 12 caused change at the leadership position. Fifth defeat of league's leader Jinotega (8-5) against fourth ranked Costa Caribe (6-6) 93-72 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jinotega. Costa Caribe forced 23 Jinotega turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American Timothy Jackson (198-93) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import center Kevin Briggs (213, college: ASA Miami) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. American center Kevin Allen (211, college: Emporia St., agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds and American-Panamanian Adalberto Rojas (200-86) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Jinotega. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Costa Caribe have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-6 record. Jinotega at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Real Esteli who have the same record. Jinotega will play next round against league's leader Real Esteli trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Costa Caribe will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Toros on the road.
Top scorers:
Jinotega: K.Allen 26+18reb+2ast, D.Cacho 16+4reb, F.Cox 16+5reb+1ast, A.Rojas 9+8reb+5ast, S.Hodgson 2+4reb+3ast, M.Gotti 2+4reb
Costa Caribe: J.Timothy 29+5reb, K.Briggs 17+13reb+2ast, C.Vanderies 13+4reb+5ast, T.Watson 12+11reb+3ast, R.Taylor 8+2reb, R.Hawkings 5+2reb

Jass - Real Esteli 62-69

The game in was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (8-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Jass (3-10). Real Esteli managed to secure a 7-point victory 69-62. Real Esteli outrebounded Jass 53-41 including 38 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Noel Mackenzie (188-78) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and American guard Jose Ortiz (194, college: Delaware Valley) who added 20 points during the contest. Real Esteli's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Warren Plowden (183, college: Our Lady Lake) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 blocks. Real Esteli keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Jinotega. Jass lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Real Esteli will play against league's second-placed Jinotega in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jass will play against Toros (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Jass: W.Plowden 26+13reb+4ast, P.Prinsloo 20+11reb+3ast, A.Kevin 10+4reb+2ast, L.Quintero 4+4reb+1ast, J.Cruz 2+2reb, F.William 0+2reb+2ast
Real Esteli: J.Ortiz 20+4reb+1ast, N.Mackenzie 16+9reb+5ast, H.Demitrius 11+9reb+2ast, S.Abea 9+10reb+2ast, I.Kirk 7+3reb+1ast, W.Sloan 3+10reb+2ast