LDC Round 4: Immortals lose to Fenix

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game of round 4 took place in Santiago between two undefeated teams where Fenix edged Immortals (3-1) 86-84 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Immortals. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Chilean swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and power forward Leonacis Pena (198) who added 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Edwin Espinal (198-1993) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Immortals' coach Jermaine Barnes rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated Immortals. Immortals at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Fenix who have the same record. Immortals will play next round against strong Santiago Basket trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena of Santiago Basket. Fenix will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Sameji. It will be extra interesting game as Sameji is their local rival from Santiago.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Santiago Basket (#2) and Sameji (#4). Santiago Basket (2-2) smashed visiting Sameji (0-4) by 20 points 110-90. The winners were led by Canadian guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and Jalen Knight supported him with 19 points. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by Randy Ortiz did not help to save the game for Sameji. Santiago Basket maintains second position with 2-2 record behind leader Fenix. Sameji at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Evolve OL. Santiago Basket's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Immortals.
Their close opponent host Evolve OL (0-4) lost to third ranked Santiago Max (3-1) 109-99. Moises Peralta fired 26 points for the winners. Aneury Parra produced 30 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Santiago Max have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Capitanes and Immortals. Loser Evolve OL still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Sameji. Santiago Max's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Capitanes.

In the last game of round 4 Capitanes won against Del Patio on the opponent's court 100-88.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Oliver Ferreira of Capitanes.

Evolve OL - Santiago Max 99-109

Their close opponent host Evolve OL (0-4) lost to third ranked Santiago Max (3-1) 109-99. Moises Peralta fired 26 points for the winners. Forward Carlos Martinez (194) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Aneury Parra produced 30 points and 6 rebounds and American guard DeJon Waters Jr (190-1997, college: Pitt St.) added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Santiago Max and four Evolve OL players scored in double figures. Santiago Max have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Capitanes and Immortals. Loser Evolve OL still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Sameji. Santiago Max'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:
Evolve OL: P.Aneury 30+6reb, D.Waters Jr. 21+8reb+4ast, N.Benny 13+6reb+1ast, T.Gabriel 13+3reb+1ast, T.Maximo 8+2reb+1ast, V.Cruz 4+4reb+1ast
Santiago Max: P.Moises 26+2reb, C.Martinez 20+3reb+4ast, N.Darbert 18+4reb+2ast, T.Victor 17+5reb+3ast, G.Cristian 13+3reb+1ast, J.Brito 8+6reb+1ast

Santiago Basket - Sameji 110-90

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Santiago Basket (#2) and Sameji (#4). Santiago Basket (2-2) smashed visiting Sameji (0-4) by 20 points 110-90. The winners were led by Canadian guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and American point guard Jalen Knight (183-1998, college: Livingstone) supported him with 19 points. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by Randy Ortiz did not help to save the game for Sameji. Forward Jonathan Aybar (206-2001, college: UNF) added 17 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santiago Basket maintains second position with 2-2 record behind leader Fenix. Sameji at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Evolve OL. Santiago Basket's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Immortals.
Top scorers:
Sameji: O.Randy 24+8reb+1ast, J.Aybar 17+4reb+2ast, M.Jhovanny 14+4reb, M.Wilson 12+8reb+2ast, A.Yoryi 9+2reb+1ast, D.Elliott 7+4reb
Santiago Basket: M.Tillman 36+3reb+2ast, J.Knight 19+4reb+1ast, T.Ty 15+4reb+1ast, K.Fulcar 12+6reb+2ast, P.Jordy 10+3reb+1ast, M.Hall 8+6reb+4ast

Fenix - Immortals 86-84

The most important game of round 4 took place in Santiago between two undefeated teams where Fenix edged Immortals (3-1) 86-84 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Immortals. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Chilean swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and power forward Leonacis Pena (198) who added 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Edwin Espinal (198-1993) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American forward James Milton (203-1992, college: Stevenson) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Immortals' coach Jermaine Barnes rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fenix have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated Immortals. Immortals at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Fenix who have the same record. Immortals will play next round against strong Santiago Basket trying to make it back to the top of the standings. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena of Santiago Basket. Fenix will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Sameji. It will be extra interesting game as Sameji is their local rival from Santiago.
Top scorers:
Immortals: E.Edwin 18+8reb+3ast, R.Angel 18+8reb+2ast, J.Milton 16+10reb+2ast, D.Wright 13+6reb+1ast, R.Milosevic 8+4reb+2ast, B.Garcia 4+2reb+1ast
Fenix: V.Juan 33+11reb+3ast, P.Leonacis 17+10reb+3ast, R.Mcgrady 13+6reb+2ast, R.Sammy 11+4reb+5ast, C.Isamil 9+4reb+2ast, M.Dhariam 3+1reb+1ast

Del Patio - Capitanes 88-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Del Patio's (1-3) home loss to third ranked Capitanes (3-1) 88-100 on Saturday. Guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Richard Polanco chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Ralph Bellamy (193, college: Harris-Stowe St.) produced 23 points and 8 rebounds and Joan Rojas added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Capitanes keep a position of league leader, which they share with Immortals and Santiago Max. Loser Del Patio keeps the fourth place 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 Max.
Top scorers:
Del Patio: R.Bellamy 23+8reb+2ast, R.Joan 20+3reb+1ast, C.Hipolito 13+4reb+2ast, C.Yeremi 11+7reb+2ast, A.Yodael 10+6reb+2ast, G.Joel 9+2reb+2ast
Capitanes: F.Oliver 27+7reb+5ast, P.Richard 19+9reb+6ast, R.Ernesto 16+8reb+2ast, F.Jhon 11+5reb+2ast, G.Francisco 10+3reb+2ast, M.Gustavo 9+3reb+1ast



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