In a stunning display of offensive dominance, Brumas de Jinotega crushed Real Esteli 99–56 on the road in the Nicaragua Championship on May 10, 2026. The game, which tipped off at 8:00 AM local time, was effectively decided in the first half as Brumas built an insurmountable 25-point lead, leaving the home crowd in disbelief.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Brumas de Jinotega imposed their will. They shot 58% from the field in the first quarter while holding Real Esteli to just 14 points. By halftime, the score was 55–30, and any hopes of a Real Esteli comeback were quickly dashed when Brumas opened the third quarter with a 17–2 run. The final margin of 43 points stands as one of the largest blowouts of the season.

Key Performances

• Jorge Castillo (Brumas de Jinotega) – 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. He was unstoppable in transition and from beyond the arc.
• Andrés Salazar (Brumas de Jinotega) – 22 points and 8 assists, running the offense with efficiency and flair.
• Kevin López (Real Esteli) – 15 points and 6 rebounds, but had little help as the rest of the team shot just 28%.

Why Brumas Dominated

Brumas de Jinotega’s game plan revolved around speed and pressure. They forced 22 turnovers from Real Esteli and turned them into 31 points. Additionally, their ball movement created open looks all game; they finished with 27 assists as a team. On the defensive end, they collapsed on Real Esteli’s interior players and contested every three-point attempt, holding the home side to 7-of-30 from deep.

Standings and Implications

The victory moves Brumas de Jinotega into second place in the Nicaraguan Championship standings with an 11–3 record. For Real Esteli, this loss drops them to 5–9 and raises serious questions about their ability to compete against the league’s top teams. The two teams will meet again later this month, and Real Esteli will need a drastic improvement to avenge this defeat.