LSB Round 13: Real Esteli beat Jinotega in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jinotega. First ranked Real Esteli faced 3rd placed Jinotega. Guests from Esteli (11-2) defeated host Jinotega (8-6) 84-69. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jinotega's 46. They outrebounded Jinotega 48-28 including a 15-3 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Dalton Cacho (190-93) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Jinotega at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Leones. Real Esteli are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Chinandega (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jinotega will have a break next round.
The game in was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Indigenas (6-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Rivas (5-10). Rivas managed to secure a 6-point victory 80-74. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard B.J. Glasford (193-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Quentin Davis contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Rivas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Justin Patton (201-89, college: N.Texas) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Indigenas. Rivas maintains seventh place with 5-10 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Rivas will play against Bufalos (#8) in the next round. Indigenas will have a break next round.
The game in Managua was also quite interesting. Second ranked Leon (11-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Costa Caribe (7-4). Leon managed to secure a 9-point victory 89-80 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Costa Caribe. Chris Blake stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. At the losing side Yoel Cubillas responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Leon maintains second place with 11-5 record having just three point less than leader Real Esteli. Loser Costa Caribe keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Leon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Leones.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Chinandega (2-11) was outscored by sixth ranked Indigenas (6-8) 89-61. Jeleel Akindele nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 6-8 record. Chinandega at the other side stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Indigenas will have a break next round. Chinandega will play on the road against the league's leader Real Esteli (#1) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 13 bottom-ranked Chinandega was defeated by Leones in Managua 82-78.
The best stats of 13th round was 28 points and 14 rebounds by Anthony Moe of Leon.

Leones - Chinandega 82-78

There was no surprise in Managua where 9th ranked Chinandega (2-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Leones (8-6) 82-78. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-92) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Mario Garcia (182-0) accounted for 19 points. American Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Bryan Parajon (183) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Chinandega in the defeat. Four Chinandega players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Leones moved-up to third place, which they share with Jinotega. Chinandega at the other side stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Leones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Costa Caribe.
Top scorers:
Chinandega: P.Bryan 21+7reb+2ast, M.Faison 19+10reb+4ast, L.Vazquez 14+2reb+7ast, M.Montavious 11+8reb+2ast, R.Eugenio 9+2reb+1ast, R.Dwight 4+1reb+1ast
Leones: J.Matos 28+8reb+3ast, M.Garcia 19+1reb+1ast, R.Munoz 8+7reb+1ast, C.Gaston 7+4reb+3ast, D.Tenorio 6+5ast, A.Borge 5

Rivas - Indigenas 80-74

The game in was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Indigenas (6-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Rivas (5-10). Rivas managed to secure a 6-point victory 80-74. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard B.J. Glasford (193-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. Rivas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Justin Patton (201-89, college: N.Texas) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jonathan Martinez (180-86) added 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Indigenas. Rivas maintains seventh place with 5-10 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Rivas will play against Bufalos (#8) in the next round. Indigenas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: J.Patton 20+10reb+1ast, J.Martinez 18+4reb+2ast, L.Valdez 12+3reb, R.Ponce 9+5reb+4ast, J.Akindele 8+11reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 3+1reb+5ast
Rivas: B.Glasford 25+8reb+6ast, Q.Davis 18+7reb+4ast, F.Cox 12+5reb+3ast, T.Humphreys 12+7reb+2ast, P.Prinsloo 7+4reb+1ast, P.Alvaro 4+2reb

Chinandega - Indigenas 61-89

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Chinandega (2-11) was outscored by sixth ranked Indigenas (6-8) 89-61. Indigenas forced 24 Chinandega turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St., agency: BeoBasket) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American forward Justin Patton (201-89, college: N.Texas) accounted for 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Indigenas players scored in double figures. American center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 18 rebounds and the other American import Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Chinandega in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Indigenas maintains sixth place with 6-8 record. Chinandega at the other side stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Indigenas will have a break next round. Chinandega will play on the road against the league's leader Real Esteli (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chinandega: M.Montavious 24+18reb+2ast, M.Faison 10+9reb+2ast, L.Vazquez 8+5reb+2ast, Z.Ricardo 6+1ast, R.Dwight 5+1reb+1ast, E.Kelvin 4+3reb
Indigenas: L.Valdez 21+2reb+1ast, C.Gonzalez 12+1ast, R.Ponce 11+7reb+3ast, J.Martinez 10+2ast, J.Akindele 10+12reb+5ast, J.Patton 9+11reb+7ast

Jinotega - Real Esteli 69-84

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jinotega. First ranked Real Esteli faced 3rd placed Jinotega. Guests from Esteli (11-2) defeated host Jinotega (8-6) 84-69. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jinotega's 46. They outrebounded Jinotega 48-28 including a 15-3 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Dalton Cacho (190-93) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-91) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Jinotega at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Leones. Real Esteli are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Chinandega (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jinotega will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jinotega: M.Cairo 19+5reb, O.Torres 16+8reb+3ast, D.Cacho 14+3reb+2ast, E.Ortiz 8+3reb+4ast, M.Arnulfo 4, P.Larel 3+5reb+1ast
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 26+7reb+8ast, D.Cacho 23+7reb, J.De Jesus 15+6reb+5ast, G.Francisco 6+7reb+1ast, B.Lopez 6+11reb+4ast, J.Guitian 4+3reb+2ast

Costa Caribe - Leon 80-89

The game in Managua was also quite interesting. Second ranked Leon (11-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Costa Caribe (7-4). Leon managed to secure a 9-point victory 89-80 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Costa Caribe. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Costa Caribe's 30. American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Guyanese-American power forward Anthony Moe (207-90, college: Millersville) chipped in 28 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Leon maintains second place with 11-5 record having just three point less than leader Real Esteli. Loser Costa Caribe keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Leon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Leones.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: O.Oliva 23+6reb+5ast, Y.Cubillas 20+14reb+3ast, F.Erick 18+9reb, G.Smith 8+5reb+2ast, T.Watson 6+5reb+1ast, G.Denis 5+2reb
Leon: C.Blake 32+11reb+7ast, A.Moe 28+14reb+1ast, H.Barberena 10+3reb+3ast, C.Kerry 8+4reb, R.Hilario 5, H.Milton 2+1reb+2ast



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