LNB Round 4: Indios lose to Leones in the game between Top 4 teams

Jean Quezada

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in San Francisco. 4th ranked host Indios (4-4) lost to third ranked Leones (5-2) 83-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Indios' 40. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jean Quezada who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third position with 5-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Caneros. Indios at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. Leones' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santo Domingo to the arena Soles.
Bottom-ranked Marineros (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Indios (4-4) 94-87. The winners were led by Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) who scored that evening 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Luismal Ferreiras supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds by swingman Luis Feliz (190-2002) did not help to save the game for Marineros. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Indios went down to fifth position due to points difference. Marineros at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Indios will play against Titanes (#6) in San Cristobal in the next round. Marineros will have a break next round.
The game in Santo Domingo was also quite interesting. Second ranked Caneros (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Soles (5-4). Caneros managed to secure a 7-point victory 82-75 on Wednesday. Jeff Allen fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Anyeuri Castillo produced 18 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Caneros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Soles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Caneros will meet at home Metros (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Soles' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santo Domingo Leones.

In the last two games of round 4 Metros lost to Titanes on the opponent's court 110-122. Soles outscored Titanes in a home game 102-64.