LSB Round 2: Real Esteli keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LSB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Real Esteli smashed Tigres at home 94-59. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 32. They outrebounded Tigres 49-36 including a 41-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Puerto Rican guard Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points. The former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Cuban Emmanuel Calderon (198-1998) replied with 20 points and 4 assists for Tigres. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigres will play next round against Rivas trying to get back on the winning streak. Real Esteli will try to continue on its current victory against Leon at home.
UNI Basket recorded a loss in Jinotega. Visitors were rolled over by Brumas 80-50. American power forward Amir Warnock (206-1995, college: KWC) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Kevin Andino chipped in 27 points and 4 steals during the contest. point guard Kamil Herrera (-2004) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas will play against Caribbean Coast in Managua in the next round and it may be the game of the week. UNI Basket will play on the road against Indigenas in Matagalpa to get more than just one victory in their record.
An interesting game was also a 42-point tough home defeat of Indigenas in a game in Matagalpa versus Leones 107-65. Augustus Stone notched 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by Zekiah Owens did not help to save the game for Indigenas. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against UNI Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 2 Caribbean Coast smashed Rivas on the road 104-69. Leon won against Jaguares on its own court 86-81.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists by Carlos Lopez-Sosa of Jaguares.

Real Esteli - Tigres 94-59

Real Esteli smashed Tigres at home 94-59. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 32. They outrebounded Tigres 49-36 including a 41-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Puerto Rican guard Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points. The former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Cuban Emmanuel Calderon (198-1998) replied with 20 points and 4 assists and American power forward Lorenzo Martinez (203-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) added 6 points and 18 rebounds in the effort for Tigres. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigres will play next round against Rivas trying to get back on the winning streak. Real Esteli will try to continue on its current victory against Leon at home.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: I.Palermo 31+3reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 14+5reb+9ast, B.Lopez 13+8reb, F.Anfearnee 7+2reb+2ast, R.Axel 7+4reb, P.Andy 7+7reb
Tigres: C.Emmanuel 20+3reb+4ast, P.Jose 15+4ast, R.Dwight 8+2reb+1ast, L.Mauricio 6+5reb, L.Martinez 6+18reb, L.Jorge 3+2reb+1ast

Brumas - UNI Basket 80-50

UNI Basket recorded a loss in Jinotega. Visitors were rolled over by Brumas 80-50. Brumas outrebounded UNI Basket 50-33 including a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American power forward Amir Warnock (206-1995, college: KWC) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Kevin Andino (186-2002) chipped in 27 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Point guard Kamil Herrera (-2004) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Webeans Moody (-2001) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas will play against Caribbean Coast in Managua in the next round and it may be the game of the week. UNI Basket will play on the road against Indigenas in Matagalpa to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Brumas: A.Kevin 27+4reb, A.Warnock 16+15reb+2ast, A.Alvarez 14+6reb+4ast, H.Juan 10+7reb+3ast, M.Cairo 7+13reb+5ast, A.Martinez 4+1reb+5ast
UNI Basket: H.Kamil 15+8reb+1ast, M.Webeans 10+6reb+2ast, M.Sergio 8+1reb, G.Carlos 6+3reb, W.Brandon 5+2reb+3ast, V.Justin 2+1reb+2ast

Rivas - Caribbean Coast 69-104

No shocking result in a game when Caribbean Coast crushed on the road Rivas 104-69 on Sunday. Caribbean Coast dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 40. Caribbean Coast had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) supported him with 21 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 18 rebounds by Felix Ramos (-2003) did not help to save the game for Rivas. Erling Lopez (-1994) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Caribbean Coast will meet at home Brumas in the next round. Rivas will play against Tigres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 21+3reb+7ast, G.Jorge 18+3reb+5ast, O.Perez 17+17reb+3ast, P.Neyton 11+3reb, B.Elaijah 10+1reb+2ast, A.Kenny 10+1reb+1ast
Rivas: U.Luis 19+1reb+1ast, K.Rivera 14+5reb, R.Felix 13+18reb, L.Erling 13+7reb+3ast, C.Kurlam 8+8reb+2ast, D.Garenn 1+3reb+1ast

Indigenas - Leones 65-107

An interesting game was also a 42-point tough home defeat of Indigenas in a game in Matagalpa versus Leones 107-65. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 42. Leones forced 28 Indigenas turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including 31 on the offensive glass. American guard Augustus Stone (193-1997, college: St.Thomas, FL) notched 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) did not help to save the game for Indigenas. Power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) added 8 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against UNI Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: A.Stone 31+7reb+1ast, K.Hunter 16+7reb+2ast, L.Howard 15+6reb, M.Herman 12+4reb, A.Jordy 8+1reb, S.Leslie 5+3reb+3ast
Indigenas: Z.Owens 26+8reb, M.Elgin 8+1reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 6+2reb+4ast, C.Moten-Jackson 5+1reb+1ast, M.Franklin 5+2reb, J.Francisco 4+2ast

Leon - Jaguares 86-81

There was a minor upset when Jaguares lost on the road to Leon 86-81 on Sunday. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jaguares' 42. Guard Deikel Sanchez (-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists by Puerto Rican power forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) did not help to save the game for Jaguares. Guard Kaleb Myers (-2004) added 18 points and 15 rebounds for the guests. Five Leon and four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leon will meet Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jaguares will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leon: J.Familia 17+9reb+2ast, X.de la Rosa 16+3reb+1ast, S.Deikel 14+19reb+3ast, V.Thomas 14+1reb+3ast, P.Martinez 12+3reb+6ast, D.Walter 7+4reb+2ast
Jaguares: C.Lopez-Sosa 20+12reb+8ast, M.Kaleb 18+15reb+1ast, J.Kindred 15+5reb+1ast, D.Tenorio 12+2reb+1ast, R.Ponce 7+2reb+1ast, P.Farrell 4+1reb



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