LSB Round 20 (Regular Season): Leon beat Leones by two after a very close game

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This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Leones (12-5) to fifth ranked Leon (11-6) 80-78 on Tuesday evening. Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) replied with 31 points and 8 rebounds for Leones. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leon maintains fifth position with 11-6 record. Leones at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. Leon's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Brumas (14-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Jaguares (8-10). Brumas managed to secure a 8-point victory 90-82. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists and Dalton Cacho who added 26 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Puerto Rican power forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 18 rebounds. Brumas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast and Real Esteli. Jaguares lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between second ranked Real Esteli (14-4) and 9th ranked Rivas (2-15) in Esteli on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Real Esteli outscored guests from 131-65. The winners were led by Jensen Campbell who scored that evening 25 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by Felix Ramos did not help to save the game for Rivas. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast and Brumas. Rivas lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 15 games lost. Real Esteli will meet at home league's leader Caribbean Coast in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rivas will have a break next round.



Leon - Leones 80-78

This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Leones (12-5) to fifth ranked Leon (11-6) 80-78 on Tuesday evening. Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Leon players scored in double figures. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) replied with 31 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Josmel Martinez (198-1999, college: Broward CC) added 22 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Leones. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leon maintains fifth position with 11-6 record. Leones at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. Leon's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Leon: X.de la Rosa 30+8reb+3ast, V.Thomas 19+4reb, J.Familia 13+9reb+1ast, D.Walter 10+5reb+3ast, S.Deikel 5+5reb, P.Martinez 3+2reb
Leones: K.Hunter 31+8reb+2ast, J.Martinez 22+8reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 12+12reb+2ast, S.Leslie 4+2reb+3ast, M.Garcia 3+2reb+2ast, C.Webster 2+3reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Rivas 131-65

The game between second ranked Real Esteli (14-4) and 9th ranked Rivas (2-15) in Esteli on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Real Esteli outscored guests from 131-65. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 46. Real Esteli forced 31 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 35 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rivas' players. The winners were led by the former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) who scored that evening 25 points and 5 rebounds and Anfearnee Flemings (-2003) supported him with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by Felix Ramos (-2003) did not help to save the game for Rivas. Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast and Brumas. Rivas lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 15 games lost. Real Esteli will meet at home league's leader Caribbean Coast in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rivas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Campbell 25+5reb+2ast, F.Anfearnee 19+12reb+1ast, G.Kevin 15+6reb+9ast, C.Gaston 14+8reb+1ast, I.Palermo 13+2reb+3ast, D.Deo 11+3reb+3ast
Rivas: R.Felix 17+9reb+3ast, C.Kurlam 15+9reb, U.Luis 13+2reb+4ast, I.Kender 11+3reb, P.Geovanny 5+6reb, C.Jason 4+7reb+5ast

Jaguares - Brumas 82-90

The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Brumas (14-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Jaguares (8-10). Brumas managed to secure a 8-point victory 90-82. Brumas players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) who added 26 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Puerto Rican power forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 18 rebounds and guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brumas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast and Real Esteli. Jaguares lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 26+10reb+2ast, M.Cairo 23+17reb+6ast, T.Simmons 15+2reb+6ast, A.Kevin 13+3reb+4ast, H.Juan 8+7reb, A.Martinez 5+3ast
Jaguares: C.Lopez-Sosa 27+18reb+2ast, C.Pizarro 20+6reb+6ast, T.Watson 16+8reb, J.Kindred 11+7reb+3ast, R.Ponce 6+3reb+4ast, P.Farrell 2+2ast