TBN Round 22 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Jaguares defeat Real Esteli

The round 22 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBN top team - Jaguares (20-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Real Esteli (14-5) 89-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Real Esteli's 28. They outrebounded Real Esteli 54-41 including 40 on the defensive glass. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. International Rodrigo Sierra (182-2006) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international center Andy Perez (200-1999) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side international Wilson Batista (190-2003) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds. 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 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost.
An interesting game took place in Managua where higher ranked Tipitapa (8-13) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked UNAN de (7-13) 73-64. American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort and Jason Espinoza supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 10 points and 9 rebounds by power forward Reynaldo Sanchez did not help to save the game for Tipitapa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de moved-up to fifteenth place. Tipitapa at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Frente destroyed Leon on the opponent's court 92-73. San Isidro managed to outperform Los Bufalos in a home game 92-80. Tigres managed to beat Americas 2 on the road 73-61. La Trinidad defeated Sebaco on its own court 83-72.



Leon - Frente 73-92:
Rather expected game when 20th ranked Leon (2-18) was crushed at home by eighteenth ranked Frente (6-14) 92-73. Frente forced 21 Leon turnovers. Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Luis Urbina (180-2001) supported him with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Frente players scored in double figures. Frente's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds by Wilfredo Barreto did not help to save the game for Leon. Juan Morales added 19 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Frente moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with San Isidro. Leon lost fourteenth consecutive game. They keep the twentieth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Frente: K.Chamorro 30+12reb+1ast, L.Jarquin 16+4reb+2ast, L.Urbina 16+13reb+7ast, L.Palacio 14+8reb, D.Pattison 6+4reb+1ast, N.Avellan 4+5reb
Leon: B.Wilfredo 21+13reb, M.Juan 19+11reb+2ast, G.Jaime 10+13reb+3ast, R.Raymond 9+12reb+3ast, S.Milton 7+5reb+1ast, R.Talal 5+3reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Jaguares 56-89:
TBN top team - Jaguares (20-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Real Esteli (14-5) 89-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Real Esteli's 28. They outrebounded Real Esteli 54-41 including 40 on the defensive glass. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. International Rodrigo Sierra (182-2006) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international center Andy Perez (200-1999) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. At the losing side international Wilson Batista (190-2003) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Farrell Pauth (-1999) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. 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 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: R.Sierra 17+7reb+2ast, A.Perez 12+9reb, A.Williams 11+5reb+2ast, N.Padilla 11+5reb+1ast, J.Muller 10+3reb+1ast, J.Gallo 6+4reb+3ast
Real Esteli: B.Wilson 15+6reb+1ast, S.Morice 9+1reb+1ast, P.Farrell 9+8reb+2ast, H.Jaydon 6, C.Bryan 6+8reb+5ast, R.Jeter 5+6reb+3ast

San Isidro - Los Bufalos 92-80:
There was a small surprise in Matagalpa where seventeenth ranked San Isidro (6-14) defeated 15th ranked Los Bufalos (7-14) 92-80. San Isidro had a 39-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Los Bufalos were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Anfearnnee Flemings notched 27 points, 21 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and forward Axel Rodriguez (-2006) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by center Hans Perez (-2003) did not help to save the game for Los Bufalos. Roger Herrera added 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Los Bufalos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Isidro maintains seventeenth position with 6-14 record, which they share with Frente. Los Bufalos at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: A.Flemings 27+21reb+5ast, S.Castaneda 20+7reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 17+5reb+11ast, K.Valle 11+2reb+2ast, A.Centeno 9+4reb+2ast, E.Rocha 4+4reb
Los Bufalos: P.Hans 24+10reb+3ast, H.Roger 20+7reb+2ast, M.Webeans 16+4reb+2ast, A.Jose 8+7reb+7ast, C.Kenly 6+1reb, M.Kender 4+8reb+4ast

Americas 2 - Tigres 61-73:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Americas 2's (9-10) home loss to ninth ranked Tigres (11-10) 61-73. The former international Dwight Real (-1997) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and ex-international Kelvin Espinoza (-2002) supported him with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Tigres players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by the former international forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) did not help to save the game for Americas 2. Angelo Hodgson added 4 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigres maintains ninth position with 11-10 record. Americas 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Sebaco.
Top scorers:
Tigres: D.Real 21+7reb+4ast, K.Espinoza 16+10reb+2ast, K.Olivas 12+4reb+2ast, J.Martinez 10+8reb+3ast, M.Herrera 5+2reb, M.Valdez 5+7reb+3ast
Americas 2: A.Troy 14+11reb+1ast, B.Orlin 11+3reb+4ast, P.Johan 9+5reb+1ast, G.Christian 6+4reb, M.Derek 5+3reb+2ast, A.Kimaall 4+6reb

La Trinidad - Sebaco 83-72:
Everything went according to plan in Esteli where seventh ranked La Trinidad (15-6) beat 11th ranked Sebaco (9-10) 83-72. Point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) notched 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Luder Hernandez (195-1995) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Esmilder Rojas (190-1985) did not help to save the game for Sebaco. Forward Said Escoto (-2002) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 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. La Trinidad have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Sebaco at the other side dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Americas 2.
Top scorers:
La Trinidad: M.Garcia 23+5reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 15+12reb+1ast, E.Mairena 11+3reb+1ast, H.Mairena 10+4reb+3ast, F.Cardoza 6+5reb+4ast, E.Rivera 5+1reb
Sebaco: Z.Jeedlaff 14+6reb+1ast, S.Windell 13+5reb+1ast, R.Esmilder 12+9reb+4ast, E.Said 11+6reb+5ast, S.Marcos 8+1reb, R.Kelvin 7+6reb+5ast

UNAN de M. - Tipitapa 73-64:
An interesting game took place in Managua where higher ranked Tipitapa (8-13) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked UNAN de (7-13) 73-64. Tipitapa was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort and Jason Espinoza supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 10 points and 9 rebounds by power forward Reynaldo Sanchez did not help to save the game for Tipitapa. Alfredo Borge (188-1992) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de moved-up to fifteenth place. Tipitapa at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de M.: J.Ramirez 17+14reb+4ast, J.Espinoza 12+12reb+2ast, J.Espinoza 11+3reb+2ast, E.Blandon 9+3reb, A.Espino 9+3reb, M.Obando 6+1reb+1ast
Tipitapa: R.Magdiel 13+6reb+1ast, R.Oscar 12+4reb+2ast, S.Reynaldo 10+9reb+2ast, T.Alejandro 7+5reb+1ast, S.Franco 6+3reb+2ast, B.Alfredo 6+9reb+5ast