LSB Round 12: Tigres still unable to win any game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Tigres (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-87 loss to third ranked Leones MGA (5-2) in Chinandega on Sunday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Leones MGA made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American Quincy Scates (198-89, college: TWU) who recorded 34 points (!!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones MGA keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Tigres at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Ingenieria (5-2) outscored 5th ranked Real Esteli (4-3) 82-60. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a good game for the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-83) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Ronald Lawton contributed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ingenieria's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) replied with 19 points for Real Esteli. Ingenieria have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost.

In the last game of round 12 Rivas was defeated by Brumas in Jinotega 76-64.

Brumas - Rivas 76-64

There was no surprise in Jinotega where 7th ranked Rivas (3-4) were defeated by second ranked Brumas (5-2) 76-64. Brumas brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Justin Miller (198-96, college: Detroit) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The former international Dayton Cacho (186-91) contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American center BJ Glasford (196-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Jabari Price-Martin added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Rivas. Five Brumas and four Rivas players scored in double figures. Brumas keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Rivas at the other side keep the seventh place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 16+7reb+1ast, D.Cacho 13+5reb+7ast, J.Miller 13+14reb, R.Ponce 12+5reb+4ast, L.Hampton 10+8reb+1ast, M.Emilio 8+3reb+2ast
Rivas: B.Glasford 21+6reb+5ast, P.Jabari 20+9reb+2ast, H.Barberena 12+6reb+1ast, Q.Davis 11+8reb+2ast, I.A 0+1reb, C.Jason 0

Ingenieria - Real Esteli 82-60

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Ingenieria (5-2) outscored 5th ranked Real Esteli (4-3) 82-60. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ingenieria outrebounded Real Esteli 53-37 including 34 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Real Esteli's players. It was a good game for the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-83) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Ronald Lawton contributed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Ingenieria players scored in double figures. Ingenieria's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) replied with 19 points and international point guard Francisco Garth (195-99) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Real Esteli. Ingenieria have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Ingenieria: R.Taylor 27+10reb+2ast, L.Ronald 23+9reb+3ast, A.Akeme 14+17reb+2ast, O.Oliva 11+7reb+6ast, A.Borge 3+4reb+4ast, T.Watson 2+3reb+4ast
Real Esteli: L.Valdez 19+3reb, D.Tenorio 11+5reb, J.Campbell 7+2reb, G.Josafat 6+3reb+1ast, G.Francisco 6+6reb+5ast, P.Farell 5+8reb+2ast

Tigres - Leones MGA 87-93

Bottom-ranked Tigres (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-87 loss to third ranked Leones MGA (5-2) in Chinandega on Sunday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Leones MGA made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Gianfranco Sinconi (204-94) who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Five Leones MGA players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Quincy Scates (198-89, college: TWU) who recorded 34 points (!!!) and Jose Ortiz added 25 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones MGA keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Tigres at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones MGA: G.Sinconi 22+5reb, E.Rojas 15+4reb+2ast, A.Coimbra 15+5reb+1ast, P.Martinez 14+5reb+3ast, C.Blake 10+5reb+9ast, C.Gonzalez 9+2reb+3ast
Tigres: Q.Scates 34+3reb+2ast, J.Ortiz 25+7reb+1ast, Y.Morales 11+10reb+1ast, C.Xomar 5+1reb+1ast, M.Malone 3+4reb+3ast, Z.Ricardo 3+1reb



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