LSB Round 9: Leon is defeated by Indigenas

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Leon (9-2) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Indigenas (5-6) 68-63. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Leon. American forward Justin Patton (201-89, college: N.Texas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 5-6 record. Leon at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Indigenas are looking forward to face league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leon will play against Rivas and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host Leon (9-2) defeated 4th placed Leones (6-5) 85-77. American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Miguel Almonte accounted for 17 points and 18 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-92) came up with 30 points and 9 rebounds for Leones in the defeat. They have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Leon maintains first place with 9-2 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They will play against Rivas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leones will play against Jinotega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sixth ranked Indigenas (5-6) beat at home their close opponent Bufalos (3-7) by 12 points 97-85, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Felix Rivera-Vega who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Indigenas' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Yuniskel Molina who recorded 32 points and 4 assists. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 5-6 record. Bufalos lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Indigenas will meet league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bufalos will play against the league's leader Leon (#1) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 9 Rivas lost to Costa Caribe on the opponent's court 68-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 13 rebounds by Jeleel Akindele of Indigenas.

Leon - Indigenas 63-68

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Leon (9-2) at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Indigenas (5-6) 68-63. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Leon. American forward Justin Patton (201-89, college: N.Texas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Indigenas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and Dominican Miguel Almonte produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 5-6 record. Leon at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Indigenas are looking forward to face league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leon will play against Rivas and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: L.Valdez 19+6reb+3ast, J.Patton 16+12reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 13+8reb+1ast, J.Akindele 12+13reb+2ast, R.Ponce 6+9reb+5ast, J.Martinez 2+1ast
Leon: H.Barberena 22+5reb, C.Blake 13+12reb+10ast, M.Almonte 10+15reb+2ast, A.Moe 9+9reb+1ast, R.Hilario 5, C.Kerry 4+4reb+1ast

Leon - Leones 85-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host Leon (9-2) defeated 4th placed Leones (6-5) 85-77. They outrebounded Leones 53-41 including 36 on the offensive glass. American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Dominican Miguel Almonte accounted for 17 points and 18 rebounds. Four Leon players scored in double figures. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-92) came up with 30 points and 9 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-89, college: Fordham) added 4 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Leones in the defeat. They have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Leon maintains first place with 9-2 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They will play against Rivas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leones will play against Jinotega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leon: C.Blake 28+8reb+3ast, H.Barberena 18+6reb+2ast, A.Moe 17+10reb+2ast, M.Almonte 17+18reb+2ast, C.Kerry 3+10reb+2ast, H.Milton 2+1reb
Leones: J.Matos 30+9reb+1ast, M.Garcia 13+5reb+2ast, X.Zambrana 13+6reb+1ast, D.Tenorio 9+6reb+5ast, E.Morgan 6+3reb+1ast, C.Gaston 4+9reb+8ast

Indigenas - Bufalos 97-85

Sixth ranked Indigenas (5-6) beat at home their close opponent Bufalos (3-7) by 12 points 97-85, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Indigenas outrebounded Bufalos 39-23 including a 26-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) chipped in 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Indigenas' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban forward Yuniskel Molina (183-93) who recorded 32 points and 4 assists and American forward Patrick Wrencher (201-95, college: SFU) added 17 points respectively. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 5-6 record. Bufalos lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Indigenas will meet league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bufalos will play against the league's leader Leon (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: L.Valdez 33+5reb+1ast, F.Rivera-Vega 32+10reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez 10+4reb+3ast, R.Ponce 6+1reb+3ast, B.Castillo 5+1reb, R.Taylor 4+2reb+1ast
Bufalos: Y.Molina 32+3reb+4ast, P.Wrencher 17+3reb+2ast, A.Martinez 12+1reb+2ast, G.Umana 8+9reb+1ast, A.Kevin 8+2reb+1ast, C.Daniel 8+1reb+5ast

Costa Caribe - Rivas 75-68

Rather expected game in Managua where 8th ranked Rivas (2-8) were defeated by fifth ranked Costa Caribe (6-3) 75-68 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-94) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. American Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Troy Humphreys (195-90) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 13 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Costa Caribe moved-up to third place. Rivas lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with eight games lost. Costa Caribe will meet at home bottom-ranked Chinandega (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rivas will play against the league's leader Leon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: Q.Davis 20+8reb, Y.Cubillas 18+14reb+2ast, O.Oliva 12+3reb+6ast, G.Kevin 7+4reb+1ast, T.Watson 7+5reb+1ast, J.Marck 6+1reb
Rivas: F.Cox 18+5reb+2ast, T.Humphreys 17+12reb, B.Glasford 15+3reb+4ast, P.Prinsloo 13+13reb+3ast, T.Luis 3+1reb+1ast, P.Alvaro 2



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