LSB Round 8 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Jaguares' defeat of Leones

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#1) and Leones (#8). Jaguares (8-0) smashed visiting Leones (2-8) by 23 points 94-71. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 34. Jaguares had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward James Jones (193-1997, college: Coastal) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Leones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Jaguares have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with UNI Basket.
The game in Esteli was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Costa Caribe (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Real Esteli (6-4). Costa Caribe managed to secure a 5-point victory 76-71. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Jorge Gonzalez who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) responded with 24 points and 4 assists. Costa Caribe have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost.
The game in Matagalpa supposed to be also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Tigres (3-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (1-9). Tigres smashed Indigenas 108-81 on Sunday. The winners were led by Jarret Branch who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds. Even a double-double of 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Dean Tylan did not help to save the game for Indigenas. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigres maintains sixth position with 3-6 record. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: UNAN de smashed UNI Basket on the road 95-50. Tigres lost to defending champion Costa Caribe on its own court 66-101. Indigenas unfortunately lost to Real Esteli in a road game 59-69. Leones rolled over UNI Basket at home 103-65.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Eliel Gonzalez of Leones.



Real Esteli - Costa Caribe 71-76

The game in Esteli was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Costa Caribe (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Real Esteli (6-4). Costa Caribe managed to secure a 5-point victory 76-71. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Four Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) scored 4 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Costa Caribe have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 28+5reb+5ast, J.Gonzalez 18+5reb+8ast, O.Perez 12+10reb+3ast, A.Williams 11+8reb+1ast, T.Andrews 4+5reb, B.Wilson 3+3reb+1ast
Real Esteli: F.Garth 24+3reb+4ast, A.Flemings 14+8reb+1ast, A.Perez 10+4reb+3ast, F.Pauth 9+1reb+3ast, D.Downs 7+3reb, B.Lopez 4+18reb+5ast

Indigenas - Tigres 81-108

The game in Matagalpa supposed to be also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Tigres (3-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (1-9). Tigres smashed Indigenas 108-81 on Sunday. Tigres dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 46. They outrebounded Indigenas 47-30 including 30 on the offensive glass. Tigres looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward Jarret Branch (203-1997, college: Simpson, CA) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) supported him with 26 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Tigres players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by American guard Dean Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) did not help to save the game for Indigenas. His fellow American import guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 25 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigres maintains sixth position with 3-6 record. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: E.Colon 26+5reb+3ast, J.Ortiz 22+8reb+1ast, J.Branch 19+20reb+1ast, L.Ibarra 14+1reb+6ast, W.Batista 8+2reb, M.Lopez 8+2reb
Indigenas: D.Tylan 32+10reb+5ast, C.Moten-Jackson 25+3reb+4ast, K.Rivera 8+6reb+2ast, D.Toruno 7+6reb, F.Hertas 6+2reb+3ast, L.Urbina 3+1ast

UNI Basket - UNAN de L. 50-95

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked UNAN de (7-3) crushed on the road 7th ranked UNI Basket (2-8) 95-50 on Tuesday. UNAN de held UNI Basket to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 55.7 percent accuracy of the winners. UNAN de forced 19 UNI Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including a 36-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by UNI Basket's players. The winners were led by Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and center Argels Salazar (208-2002) supported him with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Four UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Kamil Herrera (-2004) did not help to save the game for UNI Basket. Forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) added 9 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UNAN de moved-up to third place. UNI Basket lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Leones.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: X.dela Rosa 17+6reb+3ast, W.Diaz 16+2reb+2ast, A.Salazar 10+12reb+2ast, V.Thomas 10+6ast, L.Downs 8+4reb+1ast, K.Espinoza 7+1reb+2ast
UNI Basket: K.Herrera 12+6reb+2ast, E.Mejia 10+4reb+4ast, S.Arce 9+2reb+2ast, A.Alvarado 9+9reb+1ast, R.Jacamo 3, O.Sevilla 3+1ast

Jaguares - Leones 94-71

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#1) and Leones (#8). Jaguares (8-0) smashed visiting Leones (2-8) by 23 points 94-71. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 34. Jaguares had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward James Jones (193-1997, college: Coastal) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) added 7 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Leones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaguares have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Leones at the other side dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with UNI Basket.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: M.Garcia 18+1ast, M.Yarbrough 16+6reb+4ast, J.Jones 14+10reb+2ast, T.Gaskins 12+7reb+5ast, H.Mullins 9+7reb+1ast, K.Andino 7+3reb+1ast
Leones: D.Wade 22+8reb+1ast, Y.Cruz 11+1reb+1ast, K.Gutierrez 8+1reb+3ast, A.Espinoza 7+9reb, E.Gonzalez 7+11reb+6ast, C.Lara 4+1reb

Tigres - Costa Caribe 66-101

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Tigres (3-6) were smashed by fourth ranked Costa Caribe (7-2) in Corinto 101-66 on Thursday. Costa Caribe dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 40. They outrebounded Tigres 50-26 including a 38-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Tigres' players. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who scored that evening 31 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) supported him with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) did not help to save the game for Tigres. American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 16 points for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Costa Caribe have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Tigres keep the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 31+7reb+6ast, O.Perez 23+9reb+8ast, J.Gonzalez 18+5reb+5ast, T.Andrews 10+9reb+2ast, W.Moody 5+2reb+2ast, N.Padilla 5+1reb
Tigres: J.Ortiz 16+2reb+1ast, J.Branch 15+1reb+2ast, E.Colon 8+10reb+7ast, L.Ibarra 6+1reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 6+3reb+1ast, H.Acosta 5+3reb+2ast

Real Esteli - Indigenas 69-59

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Real Esteli (6-4) won against at home bottom-ranked Indigenas (1-9) 69-59 on Thursday. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 24. The winners were led by the former international center Andy Perez (200-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and forward Farrell Pauth (-1999) supported him with 16 points and 4 steals. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by American guard Dean Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) did not help to save the game for Indigenas. His fellow American import guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Indigenas' coach Jjimmy Smith rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Real Esteli maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: F.Pauth 16+4reb+3ast, A.Perez 12+11reb+1ast, F.Garth 12+7reb+1ast, D.Downs 11+3reb+2ast, R.Ponce 7+2reb+3ast, B.Lopez 6+14reb+1ast
Indigenas: D.Tylan 28+9reb+1ast, K.Rivera 9+7reb, C.Moten-Jackson 9+5reb+4ast, D.Toruno 6+8reb+1ast, F.Hertas 4+4reb+3ast, F.Baltodano 3+7reb

Leones - UNI Basket 103-65

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked UNI Basket (2-8) was outscored by eighth ranked Leones (2-8) in Managua 103-65 on Friday. Leones forced 20 UNI Basket turnovers. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) who scored that evening 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) supported him with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by guard Santos Arce (-2001) did not help to save the game for UNI Basket. Guard Kenny Avalos (-2000) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Five Leones and four UNI Basket players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Leones moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated UNI Basket. UNI Basket lost eighth consecutive game.
Top scorers:
Leones: E.Gonzalez 26+8reb+6ast, D.Wade 20+13reb, R.Leyva 14+5ast, A.Espinoza 12+9reb, B.Lavernia 10+1reb+5ast, Y.Cruz 8+2reb+1ast
UNI Basket: S.Arce 12+7reb+2ast, K.Avalos 11+7reb+2ast, F.Alvarez 11+4reb+1ast, J.Espinoza 10+2reb+3ast, K.Herrera 9+6reb+4ast, I.Osorio 6+2reb