LSB Round 28: Derby game ends with Caribbean Coast's defeat of Jaguares

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Caribbean Coast (#4) and Jaguares (#3). Jaguares were defeated at home 79-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Caribbean Coast made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Jorge Gonzalez contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) replied with 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Jaguares. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caribbean Coast (13-9) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position. Jaguares lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with eight games lost. Caribbean Coast are looking forward to face Leon (#7) in the next round. Jaguares will play against the league's leader Real Esteli (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LSB top team - Real Esteli (24-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Rivas (3-21) 100-81. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Ismael Cruz who added 22 points, 8 assists and 7 steals during the contest. At the losing side American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. Real Esteli have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-1 record. Rivas lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Real Esteli will play against Jaguares (#3) in Managua in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rivas will play at home against Jaguares (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between second ranked Brumas (18-7) and 8th ranked Indigenas (6-19) in Jinotega on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Brumas outscored guests from Matagalpa 115-85. The winners were led by Marvin Cairo who scored that evening 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 22 points by Chris Moten did not help to save the game for Indigenas. Indigenas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Brumas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-7 record having six points less than leader Real Esteli. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth place with 19 games lost. Brumas will meet UNI Basket (#6) in the next round. Indigenas will play against the league's leader Real Esteli and hope to secure a win.

Brumas - Indigenas 115-85

The game between second ranked Brumas (18-7) and 8th ranked Indigenas (6-19) in Jinotega on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Brumas outscored guests from Matagalpa 115-85. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) who scored that evening 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) supported him with 25 points and 7 assists. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by American guard Chris Moten (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) did not help to save the game for Indigenas. Guard Marlon Gonzalez added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Indigenas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Brumas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-7 record having six points less than leader Real Esteli. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth place with 19 games lost. Brumas will meet UNI Basket (#6) in the next round. Indigenas will play against the league's leader Real Esteli and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brumas: X.de la Rosa 25+3reb+7ast, M.Cairo 24+9reb+4ast, M.Rafael 16+4reb+6ast, J.Familia 14+8reb, D.Cacho 14+1reb+4ast, R.Leyva 13+1reb+3ast
Indigenas: C.Moten 22+2reb+3ast, G.Marlon 12+6reb+5ast, J.Jhonny 12+2reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 9+5reb+2ast, M.Marco 8+3ast, T.Romero 8+7reb+3ast

Jaguares - Caribbean Coast 79-88

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Caribbean Coast (#4) and Jaguares (#3). Jaguares were defeated at home 79-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Caribbean Coast made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Jorge Gonzalez contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) replied with 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) added 10 points and 6 assists in the effort for Jaguares. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caribbean Coast (13-9) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position. Jaguares lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with eight games lost. Caribbean Coast are looking forward to face Leon (#7) in the next round. Jaguares will play against the league's leader Real Esteli (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 33+8reb+9ast, G.Jorge 24+4reb+5ast, T.Humphreys 14+10reb+1ast, C.Negron 11+9reb+3ast, E.Rojas 5+2reb+2ast, T.Rene 1
Jaguares: B.Wesley 36+9reb+4ast, M.Garcia 13+2reb, R.Ponce 10+3reb+6ast, L.Hampton 10+7reb+1ast, P.Farrell 5+3reb+2ast, W.Martinez 5+6reb+4ast

Real Esteli - Rivas 100-81

LSB top team - Real Esteli (24-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Rivas (3-21) 100-81. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) who added 22 points, 8 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and forward Jason Cortez scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Real Esteli have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-1 record. Rivas lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Real Esteli will play against Jaguares (#3) in Managua in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rivas will play at home against Jaguares (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 39+7reb+5ast, I.Cruz 22+4reb+8ast, G.Francisco 13+9reb+1ast, J.Campbell 10+8reb+3ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 7+3reb+1ast, G.Josafat 4+1reb
Rivas: T.Gabriel 35+11reb+1ast, C.Jason 13+6reb+2ast, L.Joseph 9+1reb+2ast, I.A 7+1reb+5ast, A.Troy 6+3reb, Y.Morales 6+10reb+3ast



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