LNB Round 3: Indios beat Metros by three after a very close game

Luismal Ferreiras

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 3 in the LNB took place in San Francisco. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of Metros (1-6) to Indios (4-3) 84-81 on Saturday evening. Indios forced 25 Metros turnovers. It was a good game for Luismal Ferreiras (197-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 26 rebounds. American Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for Metros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios are looking forward to face Leones (#3) in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metros will play on the road against Titanes (#6) in San Cristobal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of Caneros (6-2) against Titanes (3-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Caneros were defeated by Titanes in San Cristobal 106-90. It was a great evening for American point guard Derek StHilaire (183-1998, college: New Orleans) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 5 assists. Jassel Perez helped adding 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Titanes' coach Yoel Felix used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech) with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Titanes will play against Soles (#5) in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caneros will play on the road against Soles in Santo Domingo and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Reales (6-0) which hosted in La Vega Soles (4-4). Reales managed to get a 12-point victory 103-91. It was an exceptional evening for Raphiael Putney who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Anyeuri Castillo came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for Soles in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Reales will meet Leones (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Soles will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Leones beat Marineros on the road 100-82. Metros lost to Titanes on its own court 107-124. Soles unfortunately lost to Caneros in La Romana 75-82.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 25 points and 7 assists by Tyree Crump of Caneros.