LSB Round 7 (Regular Season): Brumas beat UNAN de in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Leon. Third ranked Brumas faced their biggest opponent UNAN de. Guests from Jinotega (6-2) defeated host UNAN de (6-3) 85-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Brumas forced 21 UNAN de turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) chipped in 14 points and 13 assists. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. UNAN de at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Undefeated leader Jaguares delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Indigenas (1-7) 90-85 in Managua. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Kevin Andino contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) answered with 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for Indigenas. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Jaguares. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones.
The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Third ranked Brumas (6-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (1-7). Brumas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 100-82 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for Antonio Gordon who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Tylan Tylan responded with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Indigenas' coach Jjimmy Smith rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Brumas. They moved-up to second place. Loser Indigenas keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Real Esteli was crushed by UNAN de in Leon 98-60. UNAN de beat Leones at home 102-91. Tigres were destroyed by Real Esteli on the opponent's court 101-70. UNI Basket lost to defending champion Costa Caribe in a home game 62-94.



UNAN de L. - Real Esteli 98-60

There was no surprise in Leon where 5th ranked Real Esteli (5-3) was crushed by second ranked UNAN de (6-3) 98-60 on Sunday. UNAN de outrebounded Real Esteli 62-39 including a 42-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Real Esteli's players. It was a great evening for Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) helped adding 22 points and 17 rebounds. Four UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. UNAN de L.'s coach Carlos Gonzalez felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side center Ponce Ferguson (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) scored 15 points. Despite that victory UNAN de went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Real Esteli keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: F.Garth 15+4reb+1ast, P.Ferguson 12+15reb, R.Ponce 9+1reb+3ast, B.Lopez 8+7reb+2ast, A.Flemings 8+4reb+2ast, D.Downs 4+1reb
UNAN de L.: J.Familia 22+17reb, W.Diaz 18+2reb+2ast, X.dela Rosa 18+11reb+13ast, L.Hampton 10+17reb+1ast, A.Salazar 8+4reb, S.Hodgson 7+4reb+3ast

UNAN de L. - Leones 102-91

No shocking result in a game when second ranked UNAN de (6-3) defeated at home bottom-ranked Leones (1-7) 102-91 on Tuesday. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 38. UNAN de forced 22 Leones turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) helped adding 16 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side guard Caleb Lara (-2006) responded with 25 points and guard Kevin Gutierrez (-2002) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory UNAN de went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Leones stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. They share the position with Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Leones: C.Lara 25+3reb+2ast, K.Gutierrez 14+5reb+6ast, Y.Cruz 13+7reb+4ast, A.Espinoza 12+9reb, B.Lavernia 12+3reb+5ast, D.Wade 8+7reb+5ast
UNAN de L.: X.dela Rosa 28+5reb+5ast, J.Familia 16+13reb+2ast, W.Diaz 15+4reb+2ast, V.Thomas 13+4reb, L.Hampton 11+9reb+2ast, S.Hodgson 6+3reb+4ast

Indigenas - Brumas 82-100

The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Third ranked Brumas (6-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (1-7). Brumas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 100-82 on Tuesday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 48. They outrebounded Indigenas 40-22 including a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) helped adding 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) responded with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and the other American import guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) scored 17 points. Five Brumas and four Indigenas players scored in double figures. Indigenas' coach Jjimmy Smith rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Brumas. They moved-up to second place. Loser Indigenas keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: D.Tylan 27+9reb+5ast, C.Moten-Jackson 17+3reb+2ast, F.Hertas 14+4reb+1ast, B.Castillo 10+2ast, L.Blandon 6+1ast, D.Toruno 5+5reb+4ast
Brumas: A.Gordon 23+15reb+7ast, J.Herrera 21+5reb+6ast, D.Cacho 17+6reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 14+6reb+7ast, D.Cacho 13+3reb+3ast, E.Rojas 5+4reb+2ast

Real Esteli - Tigres 101-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Tigres' (2-5) road loss to fifth ranked Real Esteli (5-3) 70-101 on Wednesday. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 36. They outrebounded Tigres 54-36 including a 43-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Tigres' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Anfearnee Flemings (-2003) helped adding 21 points and 12 rebounds. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jarret Branch (203-1997, college: Simpson, CA) responded with 19 points and Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Esteli maintains fifth place with 5-3 record. Tigres lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: J.Branch 19+4reb, J.Ortiz 13+4reb+1ast, E.Colon 8+6reb+5ast, L.Urbina 7+6reb+3ast, H.Rodriguez 7+1reb+2ast, M.Lopez 4+5reb+2ast
Real Esteli: F.Garth 23+6reb+5ast, A.Flemings 21+12reb+1ast, P.Ferguson 17+7reb+2ast, A.Perez 14+6reb+2ast, F.Pauth 10+1reb+2ast, D.Downs 6+1reb+2ast

UNI Basket - Costa Caribe 62-94

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Costa Caribe (5-2) outscored on the road 7th ranked UNI Basket (2-6) 94-62 on Wednesday. Costa Caribe forced 30 UNI Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. The former international Andy Williams (200-2002) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Kamil Herrera (-2004) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. UNI Basket's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Costa Caribe. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. UNI Basket lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: A.Alvarado 20+13reb+2ast, K.Herrera 17+8reb+3ast, S.Arce 6+2reb+5ast, I.Osorio 6+4reb, E.Mejia 4+2reb, B.Campos 4+1reb+2ast
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 37+6reb+4ast, A.Williams 13+12reb+2ast, D.Real 9+3reb+4ast, J.Martinez 8+4reb+2ast, B.Wilson 7+4reb+7ast, T.Andrews 7+8reb+1ast

Jaguares - Indigenas 90-85

Undefeated leader Jaguares delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Indigenas (1-7) 90-85 in Managua. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 30. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). International Kevin Andino (186-2002) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) answered with 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and the former international guard David Toruno (-1992) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Indigenas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Jaguares. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Indigenas at the other side keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: D.Tylan 32+7reb+4ast, D.Toruno 16+7reb+3ast, C.Moten-Jackson 12+3reb+7ast, L.Urbina 11+1ast, F.Hertas 6+4reb+1ast, K.Rivera 5+3reb
Jaguares: K.Andino 19+5reb+2ast, C.Webster 16+10reb+3ast, M.Garcia 14+1ast, T.Gaskins 12+5reb+2ast, J.Jones 11+2reb+2ast, P.Martinez 7+5reb+3ast

UNAN de L. - Brumas 71-85

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Leon. Third ranked Brumas faced their biggest opponent UNAN de. Guests from Jinotega (6-2) defeated host UNAN de (6-3) 85-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Brumas forced 21 UNAN de turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 assists. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. UNAN de at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: J.Familia 30+12reb+1ast, L.Hampton 11+4reb+1ast, V.Thomas 9+1reb+2ast, X.dela Rosa 9+6reb+9ast, W.Diaz 7+1reb+2ast, A.Salazar 3+1reb
Brumas: A.Gordon 31+11reb+5ast, D.Cacho 16+3reb+1ast, G.Sanabria 14+3reb+13ast, J.Herrera 13+5reb+4ast, D.Cacho 5+1reb+1ast, E.Rojas 2+1reb