LDC Round 4: Santiago Fenix lose their first game against Immortals

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Santiago Fenix (2-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Immortals (3-0) 102-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Fenix. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Santiago Fenix 50-30 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Ameth Gil (191-88) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Oliver Garcia (188-96, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Yensi Jimenez (189-98) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Immortals have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Santiago Fenix at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Immortals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiago Fenix's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Capitanes.
Capitanes has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Los Pepines (0-3) 112-89. The winners were led by Victor Liz (193-86) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!) and Adris Rodriguez supported him with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Edwin Espinal (200-93) did not help to save the game for Los Pepines. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Capitanes maintains fifth position with 1-2 record. It was Los Pepines' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Capitanes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Santiago Fenix.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 10 rebounds by Angel Rivas of Immortals.

Capitanes - Los Pepines 112-89

Capitanes has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Los Pepines (0-3) 112-89. Capitanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The winners were led by Victor Liz (193-86) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!) and power forward Adris Rodriguez (202-82) supported him with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Edwin Espinal (200-93) did not help to save the game for Los Pepines. Guard Richard Polanco (180-76) added 20 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Five Capitanes and four Los Pepines players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Capitanes maintains fifth position with 1-2 record. It was Los Pepines' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Capitanes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Santiago Fenix.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: V.Liz 37+4reb+2ast, S.Joan 20+6reb+2ast, R.Ernesto 12+5reb+2ast, G.Francisco 12+5reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 11+15reb+10ast, R.Marcos 11+4reb+2ast
Los Pepines: E.Edwin 24+6reb+3ast, R.Polanco 20+5reb+3ast, P.Aneudy 16+5reb+3ast, P.Ezequiel 13+5reb+2ast, M.Almonte 9+8reb+3ast, A.Polanco 4+3reb+2ast

Santiago Fenix - Immortals 99-102

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Santiago Fenix (2-1) at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by Immortals (3-0) 102-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Fenix. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Santiago Fenix 50-30 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Ameth Gil (191-88) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Oliver Garcia (188-96, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Yensi Jimenez (189-98) responded with 29 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jefry Arias (182-94) scored 25 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Immortals have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Santiago Fenix at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Immortals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiago Fenix's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Capitanes.
Top scorers:
Immortals: A.Gil 23+6reb+3ast, O.Garcia 20+5reb+7ast, R.Angel 19+10reb+2ast, U.Nargenis 17+4reb+2ast, G.Willian 9+4reb+2ast, D.Gentry 5+4reb+4ast
Santiago Fenix: J.Yensi 29+5reb+3ast, A.Jefry 25+4reb+2ast, A.Yormi 13+8reb+4ast, P.Albertson 10+3reb+2ast, P.Leonacis 9+4reb+2ast, R.Sammy 9+4reb+3ast



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