LSB Round 24: Indigenas beat Jaguares by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 24 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Jaguares (16-6) to eighth ranked Indigenas (5-16) 92-90 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Indigenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Jaguares helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Chris Moten (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) who led his team to a victory with 33 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Dominican power forward Jose Espinal (208-1998) contributed with 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Jaguares. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 5-16 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the second place with six games lost.
LSB top team - Real Esteli (21-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat seventh ranked Leon (8-13) 89-72. Worth to mention a quality performance of Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and Francisco Garth who added 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican guard Antonio Ralat (188, college: UAB) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Leon at the other side keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
A very close game took place in Chinandega between Occidentales and Rivas. Ninth ranked Occidentales (5-17) got a very close home victory over 10th ranked Rivas (3-18). Occidentales managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 in the fight for the ninth place. The winners were led by Deikel Sanchez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks. Even a double-double of 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Telvin Gabriel did not help to save the game for Rivas. Occidentales maintains ninth position with 5-17 record. Loser Rivas stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost.

In the last game of round 24 Leon were beaten by Brumas on the road 82-77.

Jaguares - Indigenas 90-92

The most exciting game of round 24 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-best Jaguares (16-6) to eighth ranked Indigenas (5-16) 92-90 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Indigenas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Jaguares helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Chris Moten (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) who led his team to a victory with 33 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Dominican power forward Jose Espinal (208-1998) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Kaleb Myers (-2004) added 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Jaguares. Five Indigenas and four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 5-16 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the second place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: C.Moten 33+3reb+5ast, E.Jose 16+16reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 16+6reb+7ast, T.Romero 15+10reb+5ast, M.Elgin 10+5reb+3ast, J.Jhonny 2+3reb+1ast
Jaguares: W.Martinez 25+4reb, B.Wesley 21+6reb+5ast, L.Hampton 12+8reb, M.Kaleb 12+17reb+2ast, P.Farrell 5+4reb+4ast, M.Garcia 5+2reb

Brumas - Leon 82-77

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Brumas (15-7) beat 7th ranked Leon (8-13) in Jinotega 82-77 on Thursday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Brumas outrebounded Leon 40-22 including a 31-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who scored that evening 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by Puerto Rican guard Antonio Ralat (188, college: UAB) did not help to save the game for Leon. Puerto Rican forward Edwin Rivera (201-1998, college: Parkland CC) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brumas maintains third position with 15-7 record having six points less than leader Real Esteli. Loser Leon keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: X.de la Rosa 21+6reb+4ast, N.Davis 16+2reb, M.Cairo 15+6reb+2ast, D.Cacho 11+4reb+4ast, A.Kevin 10+7reb, J.Familia 6+12reb+3ast
Leon: A.Ralat 25+6reb+3ast, E.Rivera 16+7reb+4ast, P.Martinez 13+3reb+6ast, D.Walter 10+2reb, C.Daniel 7+2reb+3ast, M.Millet 3+1reb+2ast

Occidentales - Rivas 77-75

A very close game took place in Chinandega between Occidentales and Rivas. Ninth ranked Occidentales (5-17) got a very close home victory over 10th ranked Rivas (3-18). Occidentales managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 in the fight for the ninth place. Strangely Rivas outrebounded Occidentales 46-33 including a 17-5 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Deikel Sanchez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks and Mauro Guerrero supported him with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) did not help to save the game for Rivas. Cuban Yosniel Morales (196-1987) added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Four Occidentales and five Rivas players scored in double figures. Occidentales maintains ninth position with 5-17 record. Loser Rivas stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Occidentales: S.Deikel 22+19reb+2ast, R.Nieves 19+3ast, A.Jordy 12+2reb, G.Mauro 10+8reb+4ast, Z.Ricardo 6+1reb+2ast, L.Mauricio 4+1reb
Rivas: Y.Morales 20+12reb, T.Gabriel 19+13reb+4ast, A.Martinez 13+6reb+5ast, L.Joseph 11+2reb+6ast, A.Troy 10+8reb, I.A 2+1reb+2ast

Leon - Real Esteli 72-89

LSB top team - Real Esteli (21-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat seventh ranked Leon (8-13) 89-72. Real Esteli had a 40-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Leon's players. Real Esteli brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a quality performance of Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) who added 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican guard Antonio Ralat (188, college: UAB) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Walter Diaz (179-1989) scored 21 points. Four Real Esteli and five Leon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-1 record. Leon at the other side keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.De Jesus 29+6reb+10ast, G.Francisco 21+11reb+7ast, J.Campbell 16+8reb+1ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 13+5reb, B.Lopez 8+7reb+4ast, G.Josafat 2
Leon: D.Walter 21+3reb+1ast, P.Martinez 13+7reb+3ast, M.Millet 12+1reb+1ast, E.Rivera 11+7reb+1ast, A.Ralat 10+12reb+3ast, C.Daniel 3+3reb



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