LNB Round 14: Indios lose to Caneros

Luis Santos

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Round 14 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Indios (12-8). They were crushed by fourth ranked Caneros (12-8) 110-86 on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Indios. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Caneros looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) responded with 14 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Caneros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Indios.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Leones defeated one of their biggest challengers Caneros in Santo Domingo 92-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caneros. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) notched 21 points to lead the effort and Diego Colon supported him with 20 points. Leones' coach Julio Duquela allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) did not help to save the game for Caneros. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Caneros at the other side dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Indios.
A very close game took place in La Vega between Indios and Reales. First ranked Indios (12-8) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Reales (11-8). Indios managed to escape with a 2-point win 83-81 on Monday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was JD Miller who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Raphiael Putney produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Indios went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Caneros. Reales lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost.

In the last game of round 14 Titanes lost to Soles on the opponent's court 94-98.