LDC Round 9: Immortals edge Los Pepines by two points

The Regular Season in LDC just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth-ranked Los Pepines (0-6) made lots of trouble for leader Immortals (6-0) on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 101-99. However their fans expected much easier game. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Dwight Gentry (183-1987, college: UT Arlington) chipped in 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Richard Polanco (203-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Los Pepines' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Immortals have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Los Pepines at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fourth ranked Santiago Max (3-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Capitanes (2-4) 109-106 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Franklyn Jaquez contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Victor Liz (193-1986) answered with 32 points for Capitanes. Santiago Max moved-up to third place, which they share with Del Patio. Capitanes at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost.

The best stats of 9th round was 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Adris Rodriguez of Capitanes.

Los Pepines - Immortals 99-101

Sixth-ranked Los Pepines (0-6) made lots of trouble for leader Immortals (6-0) on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 101-99. However their fans expected much easier game. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Oliver Garcia (188-1996, agency: Ballerz Unlimited LLC) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Dwight Gentry (183-1987, college: UT Arlington) chipped in 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Gentry is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Richard Polanco (203-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Edwin Espinal (200-1993) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Los Pepines' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Immortals have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Los Pepines at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Immortals: D.Gentry 26+5reb+5ast, O.Garcia 25+5reb+6ast, A.Gil 16+4reb+2ast, U.Nargenis 14+6reb+3ast, R.Angel 11+11reb+2ast, T.Romero 9+8reb+1ast
Los Pepines: E.Edwin 20+6reb+3ast, R.Polanco 20+10reb+2ast, A.Polanco 13+4reb+2ast, M.Almonte 11+8reb+2ast, F.Jean Carlos 10+3reb+1ast, C.Jordy 10+4reb+2ast

Santiago Max - Capitanes 109-106

Important game to mention about took place in Santiago. Fourth ranked Santiago Max (3-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Capitanes (2-4) 109-106 on Saturday evening. Santiago Max made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Franklyn Jaquez contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Victor Liz (193-1986) answered with 32 points and power forward Adris Rodriguez (202-1982) added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Capitanes. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Santiago Max moved-up to third place, which they share with Del Patio. Capitanes at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: F.Oliver 26+5reb+2ast, J.Franklyn 22+6reb+3ast, O.Jose 18+4reb+2ast, P.Jhoan 14+4reb+2ast, J.Brito 10+4reb+2ast, G.Cristian 7+4reb+2ast
Capitanes: V.Liz 32+4reb+2ast, R.Marcos 18+4reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 17+11reb+4ast, R.Ernesto 14+4reb+2ast, S.Joan 13+5reb+2ast, M.Gustavo 8+5reb+3ast



Tags : OLIVER GARCIA, IMMORTALS DE CIBAO, DOMINICAN REP. BASKETBALL