LSB Round 6: Jass beat Costa Caribe in a derby game

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

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jass (#5) and Costa Caribe (#6). Jass (2-4) won against visiting Costa Caribe (0-6) 77-72. Jass forced 21 Costa Caribe turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jass made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Ervin Morgan who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Jensen Campbell (198-98) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jass moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Indigenas. Costa Caribe at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Jass' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Leones.
An exciting game was played in Matagalpa. Third ranked Leones faced 4th ranked Indigenas. Guests from Managua (4-2) smashed host Indigenas (2-4) 101-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indigenas. It was a good game for Puerto Rican swingman Xavier Zambrana (193-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds. Jonathan Ocasio contributed with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: Appalachian St.) replied with 23 points for Indigenas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones moved-up to second place, which they share with Jinotega. Newly promoted Indigenas keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Jass. Leones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Jass.
An exciting game was played in Jinotega. Top-ranked Real Esteli faced second-best Jinotega. Guests from Esteli (6-0) defeated host Jinotega (4-2) 80-75. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jinotega. Jared Ruiz had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Owens Kelly with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Undefeated Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Loser Jinotega keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Leones. Real Esteli will meet at home bottom-ranked Costa Caribe (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Jinotega will play against Indigenas (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Jass - Costa Caribe 77-72

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jass (#5) and Costa Caribe (#6). Jass (2-4) won against visiting Costa Caribe (0-6) 77-72. Jass forced 21 Costa Caribe turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jass made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Ervin Morgan who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Jensen Campbell (198-98) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and American Timothy Jackson (198-93, college: Lindenwood-Bellev.) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jass moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Indigenas. Costa Caribe at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Jass' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Leones.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: T.Scott 16+5reb+1ast, T.Jackson 16+7reb+3ast, J.Campbell 15+13reb+1ast, M.Omier 11+3reb+3ast, F.Cox 4+4reb+1ast, F.Omier 4+3reb
Jass: J.Ortiz 20+4reb+1ast, E.Morgan 18+10reb+4ast, P.Prinsloo 18+13reb, M.Keyon 9+3reb+4ast, E.Amaya 5+1reb, U.Giovanny 4+3reb

Indigenas - Leones 71-101

An exciting game was played in Matagalpa. Third ranked Leones faced 4th ranked Indigenas. Guests from Managua (4-2) smashed host Indigenas (2-4) 101-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indigenas. They outrebounded Indigenas 47-35 including 30 on the offensive glass. Leones shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Indigenas' players. It was a good game for Puerto Rican swingman Xavier Zambrana (193-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds. American swingman Jonathan Ocasio (203-92, college: New Haven, agency: Paris Global Sports) contributed with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: Appalachian St.) replied with 23 points and American-Puerto Rican forward Carlos Emory (196-91) added 11 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Indigenas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones moved-up to second place, which they share with Jinotega. Newly promoted Indigenas keep the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Jass. Leones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Jass.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: R.Abraham 23+4reb+2ast, C.Emory 11+11reb+2ast, V.Thomas 10+2reb+3ast, M.Evangelista 9+11reb, R.Mendoza 7+3reb+1ast, P.Bryan 6
Leones: X.Zambrana 31+17reb+3ast, J.Ocasio 30+7reb+4ast, J.Matos 24+4reb+4ast, M.Garcia 8+1reb+1ast, N.Davis 4+1reb, R.Ponce 2+4reb+6ast

Jinotega - Real Esteli 75-80

An exciting game was played in Jinotega. Top-ranked Real Esteli faced second-best Jinotega. Guests from Esteli (6-0) defeated host Jinotega (4-2) 80-75. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jinotega. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 7 blocks. Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Barthel Lopez (213-89) chipped in 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks during the contest. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Owens Kelly with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Dalton Cacho (190-93) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record. Loser Jinotega keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Leones. Real Esteli will meet at home bottom-ranked Costa Caribe (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Jinotega will play against Indigenas (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jinotega: D.Cacho 22+9reb+1ast, K.Owens 20+12reb+4ast, Q.Johnson 15+1reb+1ast, M.Rafael 7+4reb+2ast, M.Arnulfo 6+2reb+2ast, H.Agustin 5+5reb+1ast
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 21+11reb+2ast, O.Torres 16+8reb+1ast, C.Blake 16+3reb+2ast, B.Lopez 15+13reb+1ast, D.Maldonado 7+5reb+1ast, M.Mackenzie 3+3reb+1ast



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