LDC Round 9: Immortals beat Del Patio by one after a very close game

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

Fourth-ranked Del Patio (3-7) was very close to win a game against first ranked Immortals (8-1) in Santiago on Saturday. Immortals managed to secure only one-point victory 100-99. However their fans expected easier game. Immortals outrebounded Del Patio 44-32 including 22 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Immortals made 7 blocks. It was a good game for forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. American forward James Milton (203-1992, college: Stevenson) contributed with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Brahian Mendez answered with 29 points and 6 rebounds for Del Patio. Immortals have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Del Patio lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with seven games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Santiago Max (6-4) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Del Patio (3-7) 94-93 in the game for the third place. Forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Carlos Martinez chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Jean-Karlo Iciano (189-1997, college: Dyersburg St.) with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Despite that victory Santiago Max went down to third position due to points difference. Del Patio lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost.
A very close game took place in Santiago between Capitanes and Santiago Max. Third ranked Capitanes (6-3) got a very close home victory over second-best Santiago Max (6-4). Capitanes managed to escape with a 1-point win 100-99 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Max. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Oliver Ferreira nailed 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. Franklyn Sabater came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for Santiago Max in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Capitanes. They moved-up to second place. Santiago Max at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Fenix smashed Santiago Basket on the road 100-80. Santiago Basket was destroyed by Fenix on its own court 80-100. Sameji was outscored by Evolve OL in a road game 100-80.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 11 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by Adris Rodriguez of Capitanes.

Del Patio - Santiago Max 93-94

Important game to mention about took place in . Second ranked Santiago Max (6-4) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Del Patio (3-7) 94-93 in the game for the third place. Forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Carlos Martinez (186-1998) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Jean-Karlo Iciano (189-1997, college: Dyersburg St.) with 28 points and 7 rebounds and Brahian Mendez scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Santiago Max went down to third position due to points difference. Del Patio lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: C.Martinez 26+5reb+3ast, J.Franklyn 26+10reb+1ast, S.Franklyn 19+3reb+8ast, P.Jhoan 11+4reb+2ast, F.Chris 4+2reb+1ast, N.Darbert 4+2reb+1ast
Del Patio: J.Iciano 28+7reb+2ast, M.Brahian 19+5reb+2ast, R.Bellamy 18+7reb+1ast, C.Hipolito 17+4reb+2ast, R.Joan 8+3reb+1ast, L.Oniel 3+2reb+1ast

Santiago Basket - Fenix 80-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Fenix's (8-2) road victory over second-best Santiago Basket (4-6) 100-80 on Sunday. Power forward Leonacis Pena (198) nailed 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Yensi Jimenez (189-1998) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Domont Wright (203-1997, college: Cleveland St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Santiago Basket in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Fenix maintains first place with 8-2 record. Santiago Basket at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Fenix: P.Leonacis 20+6reb+2ast, J.Yensi 20+5reb+3ast, R.Sammy 20+4reb+3ast, A.Jefry 20+4reb+3ast, R.Mcgrady 10+4reb+2ast, C.Isamil 5+4reb+2ast
Santiago Basket: M.Tillman 16+5reb+2ast, D.Wright 14+10reb+1ast, U.Mikael 10+3reb+2ast, D.Mejia 10+4reb+2ast, T.Romero 10+8reb+1ast, G.Jeremy 10+4reb+2ast

Santiago Basket - Fenix 80-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Santiago Basket's (4-6) home loss to first ranked Fenix (8-2) 80-100 on Saturday. Fenix dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Basket's 44. Guard Sammy Rodriguez (185) nailed 20 points and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Yensi Jimenez (189-1998) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Domont Wright (203-1997, college: Cleveland St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) added 17 points and 9 blocks respectively for Santiago Basket in the defeat. Four Fenix and five Santiago Basket players scored in double figures. Fenix maintains first place with 8-2 record. Santiago Basket at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Fenix: A.Jefry 20+4reb+2ast, J.Yensi 20+5reb+3ast, R.Sammy 20+4reb+4ast, R.Mcgrady 10+5reb+2ast, D.Rinelson 5+3reb+1ast, M.Dhariam 5+2reb+1ast
Santiago Basket: M.Tillman 17+4reb+2ast, D.Mejia 14+4reb+2ast, D.Wright 14+10reb+2ast, T.Ty 11+4reb+2ast, A.Liriano 10+4reb+2ast, P.Jordy 7+2reb+1ast

Evolve OL - Sameji 100-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Evolve OL and 3rd placed Sameji had identical 1-7 record. This time Evolve OL used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Santiago 100-80 on Saturday night. Evolve OL outrebounded Sameji 38-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard DeJon Waters Jr (190-1997, college: Pitt St.) nailed 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Brandon Hill (185-1987, college: Potomac St.) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jhovanny Mets came up with 20 points and Canadian-Ghanian point guard James Agyeman (178-1994) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Sameji in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Evolve OL (2-7) moved-up to third place. Sameji lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Evolve OL: D.Waters Jr. 20+6reb+3ast, B.Hill 15+5reb+5ast, R.Greg 10+7reb+2ast, D.Butler 10+5reb+4ast, N.Benny 10+3reb+1ast, P.Aneury 10+5reb+2ast
Sameji: M.Jhovanny 20+3reb+2ast, J.Agyeman 15+4reb+5ast, M.Wilson 10+7reb+2ast, V.Wilbert 10+3reb+1ast, d.la Cruz Victor 10+3reb+1ast, P.Anthony 5+3reb+2ast

Immortals - Del Patio 100-99

Fourth-ranked Del Patio (3-7) was very close to win a game against first ranked Immortals (8-1) in Santiago on Saturday. Immortals managed to secure only one-point victory 100-99. However their fans expected easier game. Immortals outrebounded Del Patio 44-32 including 22 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Immortals made 7 blocks. It was a good game for forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. American forward James Milton (203-1992, college: Stevenson) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Brahian Mendez answered with 29 points and 6 rebounds and Jean-Karlo Iciano (189-1997, college: Dyersburg St.) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Del Patio. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Immortals have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Del Patio lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Immortals: R.Angel 20+10reb+2ast, J.Milton 20+10reb+2ast, E.Edwin 20+8reb+3ast, T.Kelvin 10+4reb+5ast, M.Hall 10+6reb+5ast, A.Gil 10+4reb+2ast
Del Patio: M.Brahian 29+6reb+3ast, J.Iciano 20+5reb+2ast, R.Bellamy 16+8reb+2ast, R.Joan 12+2reb, C.Hipolito 12+4reb+2ast, L.Oniel 10+3reb+1ast

Capitanes - Santiago Max 100-99

A very close game took place in Santiago between Capitanes and Santiago Max. Third ranked Capitanes (6-3) got a very close home victory over second-best Santiago Max (6-4). Capitanes managed to escape with a 1-point win 100-99 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Max. It was a key game for the second position in the league. They outrebounded Santiago Max 49-29 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) nailed 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and center Adris Rodriguez (203-1988) accounted for 11 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Franklyn Sabater came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) added 20 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Santiago Max in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Capitanes. They moved-up to second place. Santiago Max at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: F.Oliver 27+6reb+5ast, P.Richard 20+6reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 11+15reb+7ast, I.Lopez 10+6reb+3ast, R.Ernesto 10+6reb+2ast, M.Gustavo 10+3reb+2ast
Santiago Max: S.Franklyn 20+5reb+7ast, J.Franklyn 20+10reb+1ast, C.Martinez 20+4reb+2ast, J.Brito 10+4reb+2ast, O.Bishop 10+4reb+2ast, P.Moises 10+2ast



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