LSB Round 4: Leones hand first defeat to Real Esteli

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Real Esteli (3-1) recorded its first loss in Managua on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Leones (2-1) 85-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Leones made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) fired 31 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Lemmie Howard (201-1998, college: UTPB) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-1989, college: Fordham) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Leones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jaguares. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Leon.
Bottom-ranked Rivas (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-67 loss to seventh ranked Brumas (2-2) in Jinotega. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Amir Warnock (206-1995, college: KWC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Alejandro Alvarez contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Brumas' coach Victor Del Barba felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Kelvin Rivera (168-1996, college: RU Camden) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds for Rivas. Brumas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UNI Basket. Rivas at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Indigenas.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Leon (3-1) outscored 8th ranked Tigres (1-3) 106-71 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Jose Familia who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side Jose Perez responded with 25 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leon moved-up to second place, which they share with Real Esteli. Loser Tigres keep the eighth position with three games lost.

Leones - Real Esteli 85-80

Real Esteli (3-1) recorded its first loss in Managua on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Leones (2-1) 85-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Leones made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) fired 31 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Lemmie Howard (201-1998, college: UTPB) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-1989, college: Fordham) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Leones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jaguares. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Leon.
Top scorers:
Leones: K.Hunter 31+5reb+3ast, L.Howard 18+13reb+3ast, A.Stone 14+1reb+3ast, C.Webster 9+10reb+1ast, M.Omier 5, A.Jordy 3+1reb
Real Esteli: C.Gaston 22+14reb+3ast, I.Palermo 17+6reb+3ast, D.Deo 14+2reb+5ast, J.Campbell 13+5reb+4ast, P.Andy 11+9reb, R.Axel 2+2reb+1ast

Brumas - Rivas 101-67

Bottom-ranked Rivas (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 101-67 loss to seventh ranked Brumas (2-2) in Jinotega. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 28. Brumas forced 22 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 36-20 including 25 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Rivas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Amir Warnock (206-1995, college: KWC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Cuban Alejandro Alvarez (195-1992, agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Brumas' coach Victor Del Barba felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Kelvin Rivera (168-1996, college: RU Camden) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Felix Ramos (-2003) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rivas. Brumas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UNI Basket. Rivas at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Brumas: A.Warnock 22+14reb+8ast, A.Alvarez 15+6reb+10ast, M.Cairo 15+3reb+4ast, M.Rafael 11+2reb+1ast, H.Juan 10, A.Kevin 8+1reb
Rivas: K.Rivera 16+5reb+1ast, R.Felix 11+6reb+3ast, D.Garenn 8+2reb+3ast, U.Luis 8+2reb+2ast, C.Kurlam 6+3reb+4ast, C.Jason 1+2reb+1ast

Leon - Tigres 106-71

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Leon (3-1) outscored 8th ranked Tigres (1-3) 106-71 on Saturday night. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 36. They outrebounded Tigres 43-28 including 30 on the offensive glass. Leon looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tigres' players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Jose Perez (-1999) responded with 25 points and Dwight Real (-1997) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Leon and four Tigres players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leon moved-up to second place, which they share with Real Esteli. Loser Tigres keep the eighth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Leon: S.Deikel 18+5reb+1ast, X.de la Rosa 18+8reb+4ast, J.Familia 17+14reb+3ast, E.Kelvin 13+2reb+5ast, P.Martinez 12+3reb+6ast, D.Walter 12+1ast
Tigres: P.Jose 25+2reb+2ast, R.Dwight 12+7reb+3ast, L.Martinez 11+11reb, C.Emmanuel 11+1ast, R.Hector 8+3reb, L.Mauricio 2+2reb+1ast



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