LSB Round 13: Leon is upset by Jaguares

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Leon (8-3) and sixth ranked Jaguares (6-5) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Leon was defeated by Jaguares in a tough game in Managua 87-93. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leon. Strangely Leon outrebounded Jaguares 49-37 including 30 on the offensive glass. American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) fired 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Jaguares' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Jaguares have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 6-5 record. Leon at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Jaguares will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leon will play on the road against Brumas in Jinotega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Leader Leones delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked Indigenas (2-9) 104-92 in Matagalpa. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 rebounds. Josmel Martinez contributed with 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) answered with 24 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for Indigenas. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones (9-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against UNI Basket (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Brumas (7-3) played at the court of 7th ranked UNI Basket (4-7). Brumas managed to secure a 7-point victory 77-70 on Thursday. Timothy Simmons stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. At the losing side Tyler Morman responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Brumas. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Real Esteli. UNI Basket lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Brumas will meet at home league's second-placed Leon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. UNI Basket will play against Indigenas (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.



Jaguares - Leon 93-87

The game between second ranked Leon (8-3) and sixth ranked Jaguares (6-5) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Leon was defeated by Jaguares in a tough game in Managua 87-93. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leon. Strangely Leon outrebounded Jaguares 49-37 including 30 on the offensive glass. American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) fired 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Jaguares' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) added 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Jaguares have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 6-5 record. Leon at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Jaguares will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leon will play on the road against Brumas in Jinotega and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leon: J.Familia 26+16reb+2ast, X.de la Rosa 24+8reb+6ast, S.Deikel 20+8reb+1ast, P.Martinez 5+4reb+4ast, D.Walter 5+3reb, V.Thomas 3+3reb+1ast
Jaguares: J.Kindred 39+4reb+4ast, C.Pizarro 20+7reb+7ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 18+12reb+2ast, M.Kaleb 5+2reb, T.Watson 4+6reb+1ast, P.Farrell 4+2reb+1ast

UNI Basket - Brumas 70-77

The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Brumas (7-3) played at the court of 7th ranked UNI Basket (4-7). Brumas managed to secure a 7-point victory 77-70 on Thursday. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds and point guard Brandon Wilson (-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four UNI Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Brumas. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Real Esteli. UNI Basket lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Brumas will meet at home league's second-placed Leon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. UNI Basket will play against Indigenas (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: W.Brandon 17+10reb+4ast, T.Morman 15+18reb+2ast, R.Nieves 12+2reb+3ast, G.Josafat 10+2reb+4ast, J.Brower 9+4reb+2ast, H.Kamil 4+1reb
Brumas: T.Simmons 17+6reb+9ast, M.Cairo 17+4reb+4ast, M.Rafael 11+1reb+1ast, A.Warnock 10+9reb+2ast, D.Cacho 7+8reb, A.Martinez 6+3reb+4ast

Indigenas - Leones 92-104

Leader Leones delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked Indigenas (2-9) 104-92 in Matagalpa. They outrebounded Indigenas 56-26 including a 35-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Indigenas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Josmel Martinez (198-1999, college: Broward CC) contributed with 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Leones players scored in double figures. American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) answered with 24 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and the other American import guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 31 points in the effort for Indigenas. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones (9-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against UNI Basket (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: C.Moten-Jackson 31+1reb+1ast, T.Dean 24+6reb+3ast, Z.Owens 19+9reb+3ast, H.Francisco 6+4reb, J.Francisco 5+1reb, M.Franklin 5+2reb+1ast
Leones: K.Hunter 31+8reb+2ast, J.Martinez 30+8reb+1ast, B.Lavernia 15+7reb+6ast, G.Luis 10+5reb+9ast, C.Webster 10+11reb+3ast, M.Hinestroza 4+8reb+2ast