LSB Round 32 (Regular Season): Jaguares beat Brumas by three after a very close game

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in LSB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 32 in the LSB took place in Jinotega. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Brumas (21-6) to sixth ranked Jaguares (12-15) 89-86 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Brumas. 25 personal fouls committed by Brumas helped the opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-1997, college: Georgetown, KY) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. James Jones contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Brumas. Jaguares maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Brumas at the other side keep the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Real Esteli.
The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Leon (17-9) played at the court of fifth ranked Leones (17-9). Leones defeated Leon 87-76. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds and Josh Colon-Navarro who added 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Leon. Leones will play against Tigres (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Leon will play against the league's leader Caribbean Coast (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between 10th ranked Rivas (2-24) and third ranked Real Esteli (21-6) in on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Esteli outscored Rivas 133-67. The winners were led by Jared Ruiz who scored that evening 30 points and 6 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Real Esteli's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists by Kelvin Rivera did not help to save the game for Rivas. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brumas. Rivas lost their sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Real Esteli will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivas will play against Indigenas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 32 Tigres were beaten by UNI Basket on the road 79-73.



Leones - Leon 87-76

The game in Managua was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Leon (17-9) played at the court of fifth ranked Leones (17-9). Leones defeated Leon 87-76. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds and Puerto Rican point guard Josh Colon-Navarro (178, college: Fordham) who added 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Leon. Leones will play against Tigres (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Leon will play against the league's leader Caribbean Coast (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Leon: X.de la Rosa 22+5reb+5ast, J.Ocasio 21+10reb, M.Almonte 13+11reb+1ast, V.Thomas 8+6reb+3ast, D.Walter 6+1ast, P.Martinez 4+3reb+3ast
Leones: J.Colon-Navarro 20+2reb+5ast, K.Hunter 19+8reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 17+7reb+3ast, M.Garcia 12+2reb, J.Martinez 10+9reb+3ast, R.Elkin 5+2reb

UNI Basket - Tigres 79-73

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked UNI Basket (9-18) beat at home 9th ranked Tigres (3-23) 79-73 on Thursday. UNI Basket outrebounded Tigres 49-32 including 31 on the offensive glass. UNI Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward Jayson Brower (195-1996, college: John Jay) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) supported him with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. UNI Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 39 points (!!!) by American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) did not help to save the game for Tigres. American power forward Lorenzo Martinez (203-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) added 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. UNI Basket maintains seventh position with 9-18 record. Tigres lost their fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 23 games lost. UNI Basket will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigres will play against Leones (#4) in Managua and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tigres: A.Gordon 39+4reb+3ast, L.Martinez 17+10reb+4ast, R.Dwight 7+4reb+5ast, R.Hector 6+8reb+2ast, L.Mauricio 2+3reb+3ast, G.Luis 2+1reb
UNI Basket: J.Brower 27+13reb+2ast, R.Nieves 20+2reb+6ast, T.Morman 13+13reb+4ast, W.Brandon 8+10reb+5ast, G.Josafat 7+8reb+4ast, G.Carlos 2+1reb+1ast

Rivas - Real Esteli 67-133

The game between 10th ranked Rivas (2-24) and third ranked Real Esteli (21-6) in on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Esteli outscored Rivas 133-67. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 42. They outrebounded Rivas 51-19 including a 41-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 44 assists comparing to just 23 passes made by Rivas' players. The winners were led by the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who scored that evening 30 points and 6 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Anfearnee Flemings (-2003) supported him with 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Real Esteli's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists by American forward Kelvin Rivera (168-1996, college: RU Camden) did not help to save the game for Rivas. Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) added 16 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Five Real Esteli and four Rivas players scored in double figures. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brumas. Rivas lost their sixteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Real Esteli will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivas will play against Indigenas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivas: K.Rivera 17+8reb+8ast, C.Kurlam 16+3reb+4ast, U.Luis 14+3reb+5ast, P.Geovanny 10+2reb+2ast, I.Kender 8+3reb+4ast, R.Felix 2
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 30+1reb+6ast, F.Anfearnee 21+12reb+2ast, C.Duran 19+5reb+6ast, G.Kevin 13+3reb+3ast, P.Jasiel 12+10reb+12ast, R.Axel 10+1reb+1ast

Brumas - Jaguares 86-89

The most exciting game of round 32 in the LSB took place in Jinotega. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Brumas (21-6) to sixth ranked Jaguares (12-15) 89-86 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Brumas. 25 personal fouls committed by Brumas helped the opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-1997, college: Georgetown, KY) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. James Jones contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-1983, college: Chicago St.) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Brumas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jaguares maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Brumas at the other side keep the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Real Esteli.
Top scorers:
Brumas: M.Cairo 22+8reb, J.Akindele 17+8reb, A.Kevin 14+4reb+3ast, A.Martinez 10+7reb+3ast, T.Simmons 8+3reb+9ast, H.Juan 6+4reb+2ast
Jaguares: F.Rivera-Vega 24+5reb, J.James 20+3reb+4ast, T.Watson 19+5reb+1ast, R.Ponce 12+3reb+8ast, R.Sanchez 8+13reb+1ast, S.Rodrigo 6+2ast