LSB Round 30: Top-ranked Brumas win another game

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

LSB top team - Brumas (16-4) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Indigenas (3-17) in Jinotega 106-64. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 46. Brumas forced 25 Indigenas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Indigenas' players. It was a good game for American center Leon Hampton (213-95, college: Stillman) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-95) contributed with 15 points, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Brumas' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican center Teodoro Romero replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for Indigenas. Brumas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-4 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth place with 17 games lost. Brumas are looking forward to face Rivas (#4) in the next round. Indigenas will play against Leones MGA (#6) in Managua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Ingenieria (11-11) played at the court of seventh ranked Leones MGA (10-8). Leones MGA managed to secure a 4-point victory 80-76. American forward Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Cameron Lard chipped in 7 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Leones MGA's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY, agency: Paris Global Sports) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds. Leones MGA moved-up to sixth place. Ingenieria lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Leones MGA will play against Indigenas (#8) in Matagalpa in the next round. Ingenieria will play at home against the league's second-placed Cacique D. and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Leones MGA - Ingenieria 80-76

The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Ingenieria (11-11) played at the court of seventh ranked Leones MGA (10-8). Leones MGA managed to secure a 4-point victory 80-76. Leones MGA made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Leones MGA outrebounded Ingenieria 47-36 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Cameron Lard (206-97, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 7 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Leones MGA's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY, agency: Paris Global Sports) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds and forward Ronald Lawton scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones MGA moved-up to sixth place. Ingenieria lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Leones MGA will play against Indigenas (#8) in Matagalpa in the next round. Ingenieria will play at home against the league's second-placed Cacique D. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Leones MGA: C.Blake 31+12reb+7ast, P.Martinez 16+3reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 11+2reb+2ast, J.Ireland 11+10reb+1ast, C.Lard 7+18reb+3ast, M.Omier 2
Ingenieria: F.Rivera-Vega 29+12reb, L.Ronald 17+8reb+5ast, R.Suarez 13+5reb+3ast, R.Taylor 11+5reb+4ast, C.Yassir 4+3reb+2ast, A.Borge 2+2reb+5ast

Brumas - Indigenas 106-64

LSB top team - Brumas (16-4) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Indigenas (3-17) in Jinotega 106-64. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 46. Brumas forced 25 Indigenas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Indigenas' players. It was a good game for American center Leon Hampton (213-95, college: Stillman) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-95) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Hampton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. Brumas' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican center Teodoro Romero replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and American James Edmond Jr (205-91, college: Lincoln, MO) added 24 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Indigenas. Brumas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-4 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth place with 17 games lost. Brumas are looking forward to face Rivas (#4) in the next round. Indigenas will play against Leones MGA (#6) in Managua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 21+5reb+1ast, L.Hampton 17+14reb+1ast, D.Cacho 16+8reb, T.Simmons 15+2reb+7ast, R.Ponce 15+2reb+14ast, P.Larel 13+6reb+1ast
Indigenas: J.Edmond Jr. 24+5reb+1ast, T.Romero 17+12reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 9+9reb+5ast, M.Marco 7+1ast, K.Rivera 3+3reb, H.Francisco 2+4reb



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