LSB Round 24 (Regular Season): Caribbean Coast defeat Leones in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 24 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Leones (14-7) to first ranked Caribbean Coast (17-4) 85-82 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 assists and Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caribbean Coast have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record, which they share with Brumas. Leones at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Caribbean Coast is looking forward to face Indigenas (#7) in Matagalpa in the next round where they are favorite. Leones' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Jaguares.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Esteli. 3rd ranked host Real Esteli (15-6) lost to second ranked Brumas (17-4) 81-73. The winners were led by American Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and Marvin Cairo supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. Brumas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost.
The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Leon (14-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Indigenas (6-14). Leon defeated Indigenas 88-73 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Xavier de la Rosa who scored 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Zekiah Owens who recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Leon have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Indigenas keep the seventh position with 14 games lost. Leon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against the league's leader Caribbean Coast (#1) in Managua and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 24 bottom-ranked Tigres lost to Jaguares on the opponent's court 91-98.



Indigenas - Leon 73-88

The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Leon (14-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Indigenas (6-14). Leon defeated Indigenas 88-73 on Thursday. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 34 and had 24 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Indigenas only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Indigenas 48-32 including 33 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who scored 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican Miguel Almonte (200-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) who recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leon have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Indigenas keep the seventh position with 14 games lost. Leon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against the league's leader Caribbean Coast (#1) in Managua and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leon: X.de la Rosa 34+5reb+5ast, M.Almonte 21+15reb, V.Thomas 18+9reb+6ast, J.Ocasio 10+9reb+3ast, H.Milton 3+1reb, D.Walter 2+3reb+1ast
Indigenas: Z.Owens 22+8reb+4ast, T.Dean 18+8reb+6ast, C.Moten-Jackson 17+4reb+1ast, J.Francisco 12+5reb+3ast, B.Castillo 2+1reb, R.Mendoza 1+5reb+4ast

Caribbean Coast - Leones 85-82

The most exciting game of round 24 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Leones (14-7) to first ranked Caribbean Coast (17-4) 85-82 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 assists and Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caribbean Coast have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record, which they share with Brumas. Leones at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Caribbean Coast is looking forward to face Indigenas (#7) in Matagalpa in the next round where they are favorite. Leones' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Jaguares.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 25+4reb+8ast, G.Jorge 18+5reb+1ast, O.Perez 15+8reb+2ast, A.Troy 9+12reb+1ast, P.Neyton 9+6reb+1ast, W.Andy 7+3reb
Leones: K.Hunter 21+12reb+6ast, M.Garcia 14+1ast, C.Webster 14+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 11+4reb+3ast, B.Lavernia 8+1reb+3ast, M.Hinestroza 6+6reb+2ast

Jaguares - Tigres 98-91

Very expected game in Managua where 10th ranked Tigres (2-18) were defeated by sixth ranked Jaguares (9-11) 98-91 on Friday. Jaguares made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg, agency: AG Sports Solutions) who scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) chipped in 27 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who recorded 46 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Cuban Emmanuel Calderon (198-1998) added 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Tigres' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguares maintains sixth position with 9-11 record. Tigres lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Jaguares' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Leones.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: J.Jackson 27+3reb+1ast, A.Wrighten 22+5reb+6ast, P.Farrell 18+3reb+3ast, C.Brady 15+13reb+1ast, R.Ponce 9+8reb+8ast, T.Watson 7+4reb+1ast
Tigres: A.Gordon 46+5reb+3ast, C.Emmanuel 29+6reb+7ast, L.Martinez 5+6reb, R.Dwight 4+9reb+3ast, L.Mauricio 4+3reb+2ast, M.Malone 3+2reb+3ast

Real Esteli - Brumas 73-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in Esteli. 3rd ranked host Real Esteli (15-6) lost to second ranked Brumas (17-4) 81-73. Brumas players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. The winners were led by American Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. American forward Christopher Blake (195-1988, college: Detroit) added 22 points. Five Brumas and four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Brumas have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Caribbean Coast. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: T.Simmons 18+7reb+11ast, A.Kevin 16+3reb+3ast, M.Cairo 15+5reb+4ast, J.Akindele 11+9reb+1ast, D.Cacho 11+6reb+3ast, H.Juan 7+6reb+2ast
Real Esteli: C.Blake 22+2reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 20+6reb+2ast, G.Francisco 12+9reb+3ast, J.Campbell 10+11reb+2ast, C.Gaston 5+7reb+3ast, S.Hodgson 2+1reb+1ast