LSB Round 28 (Regular Season): Caribbean Coast beat Jaguares in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Caribbean Coast (#1) and Jaguares (#6). Caribbean Coast (20-4) won against visiting Jaguares (10-13) 94-81. Caribbean Coast outrebounded Jaguares 43-31 including 26 on the offensive glass. Caribbean Coast looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) fired 37 points (!!!) and 7 assists for the winners. Swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg, agency: AG Sports Solutions) produced 25 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caribbean Coast have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-4 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the sixth place with 13 games lost.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (18-6) played at the court of 7th ranked UNI Basket (7-16). Real Esteli smashed UNI Basket 96-65. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 rebounds. Isaiah Palermo contributed with 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for UNI Basket. UNI Basket's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Real Esteli have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-6 record having just two points less than leader Caribbean Coast. UNI Basket at the other side keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost.
The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Third ranked Brumas (18-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (6-17). Brumas defeated Indigenas 83-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Marvin Cairo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Brumas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Tylan Dean responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Brumas moved-up to second place. Indigenas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 17 games lost.

In the last two games of round 28 Tigres were crushed by Leon in a road game 109-78. Leones smashed Rivas at home 110-63.
The best stats of 28th round was 19 points and 12 rebounds by Jeleel Akindele of Brumas.



Leon - Tigres 109-78

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Tigres (3-19) were crushed on the road by fifth ranked Leon (15-7) 109-78 on Friday. Leon dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 48 and made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Leon forced 25 Tigres turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who added 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Leon's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Dwight Real (-1997) responded with 23 points and 6 assists and Cuban Emmanuel Calderon (198-1998) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Leon maintains fifth position with 15-7 record. Loser Tigres keep the ninth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: R.Dwight 23+3reb+6ast, C.Emmanuel 19+1reb+4ast, M.Malone 8+2reb+3ast, L.Mauricio 7+9reb+2ast, R.Hector 7+3reb+1ast, L.Martinez 6+9reb+1ast
Leon: X.de la Rosa 34+6reb+7ast, V.Thomas 23+3reb+4ast, J.Ocasio 22+5reb+3ast, E.Kelvin 8+3reb+2ast, D.Walter 6+2reb+1ast, P.Martinez 4+2reb+2ast

Caribbean Coast - Jaguares 94-81

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Caribbean Coast (#1) and Jaguares (#6). Caribbean Coast (20-4) won against visiting Jaguares (10-13) 94-81. Caribbean Coast outrebounded Jaguares 43-31 including 26 on the offensive glass. Caribbean Coast looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) fired 37 points (!!!) and 7 assists for the winners. Swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg, agency: AG Sports Solutions) produced 25 points and 7 assists and the former international Troy Watson (197-1982) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caribbean Coast have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-4 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the sixth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: A.Wrighten 25+3reb+7ast, T.Watson 15+7reb+1ast, C.Brady 15+5reb+1ast, R.Ponce 10+2reb+5ast, D.Tenorio 8+9reb+2ast, P.Farrell 8+3reb+1ast
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 37+4reb+7ast, G.Jorge 18+7reb+12ast, O.Perez 16+11reb+3ast, W.Andy 10+8reb, P.Neyton 6+6reb+3ast, B.Elaijah 3+1ast

Leones - Rivas 110-63

No shocking result in a game in Managua where fifth ranked Leones (16-8) smashed bottom-ranked Rivas (2-20) 110-63 on Saturday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 46. They outrebounded Rivas 51-31 including a 34-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Rivas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leones made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan-Colombian center Michael Hinestroza (210-1990, college: UALR) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Leones' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Felix Ramos (-2003) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and center Geovanny Perez (-1989) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Leones moved-up to fourth place. Rivas lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 20 lost games.
Top scorers:
Rivas: R.Felix 16+8reb+2ast, P.Geovanny 14+7reb+3ast, K.Rivera 13+6reb+4ast, U.Luis 9+4reb+2ast, C.Kurlam 7+3reb+3ast, I.Kender 4+3reb+1ast
Leones: M.Hinestroza 15+12reb, K.Hunter 14+3reb+2ast, M.Herman 13+9reb, M.Garcia 12+1reb+1ast, C.Webster 11+10reb+3ast, G.Luis 10+2reb+3ast

UNI Basket - Real Esteli 65-96

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (18-6) played at the court of 7th ranked UNI Basket (7-16). Real Esteli smashed UNI Basket 96-65. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 34. They outrebounded UNI Basket 36-25 including 28 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) contributed with 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Jayson Brower (195-1996, college: John Jay) added 15 points in the effort for UNI Basket. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. UNI Basket's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Real Esteli have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-6 record having just two points less than leader Caribbean Coast. UNI Basket at the other side keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: J.Brower 15+3reb+2ast, T.Morman 12+10reb, R.Nieves 12+2reb+3ast, W.Brandon 11+3reb+2ast, L.Darwell 5, V.Justin 5+1reb+1ast
Real Esteli: G.Francisco 27+6reb+2ast, I.Palermo 25+6reb+1ast, F.Anfearnee 14+7reb+3ast, P.Andy 12+12reb+2ast, D.Deo 8+2reb, G.Kevin 6+1reb+1ast

Indigenas - Brumas 73-83

The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Third ranked Brumas (18-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (6-17). Brumas defeated Indigenas 83-73 on Saturday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 28. They outrebounded Indigenas 42-29 including a 37-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 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 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-1983, college: Chicago St.) who added 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Brumas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) scored 23 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brumas moved-up to second place. Indigenas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: M.Elgin 23+3reb, C.Moten-Jackson 17+3reb+2ast, T.Dean 15+11reb+2ast, Z.Owens 12+8reb+6ast, R.Mendoza 3+3reb+3ast, M.Franklin 3+1reb
Brumas: M.Cairo 24+10reb+5ast, J.Akindele 19+12reb+2ast, T.Simmons 12+11reb+3ast, D.Cacho 11+3reb+2ast, A.Kevin 6+2reb+7ast, M.Rafael 5+1reb