LDC Round 6 (Regular Season): Santiago Max lose to Immortals

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Max (7-3) on the court of top-ranked Immortals on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Immortals 100-80. Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Max's 30. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Clarence Tillman (196-1990, college: N.Georgia) scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Victor Torres (189-1995) with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Undefeated Immortals (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row which they share with defeated Santiago Max. Santiago Max at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Immortals are looking forward to face LDC Ignite (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiago Max will play against the league's second-placed Moca Superior and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Immortals (#1) and Santiago Basket (#3). Santiago Basket was defeated at home 88-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Amet Gil (191-1988) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and DeMierre Black supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Jalen Crowder (196, college: Lees-McRae) did not help to save the game for Santiago Basket. Undefeated Immortals (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Santiago Basket at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with LDC Ignite. Immortals will play against LDC Ignite (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiago Basket will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . One of their biggest challengers host Del Patio (1-9) lost to second ranked Verano (3-6) 60-50. The best player for the winners was Delvi Matos who scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Angel Nunz who recorded 20 points. Verano maintains second position with 3-6 record having ten points less than leader Georgia P. Del Patio lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with nine games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Santiago Basket lost to LDC Ignite on the opponent's court 60-65. Del Patio was outscored by Santiago Max in a home game 60-82. Verano was rolled over Santiago Basket on the road 88-60.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 20 rebounds by Moises Peralta of Santiago Basket.



Santiago Basket - Immortals 88-96

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Immortals (#1) and Santiago Basket (#3). Santiago Basket was defeated at home 88-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Amet Gil (191-1988) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Jalen Crowder (196, college: Lees-McRae) did not help to save the game for Santiago Basket. His fellow American import point guard Christian Colston (183-1995, college: Concordia, TX) added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Immortals and five Santiago Basket players scored in double figures. Immortals (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Santiago Basket at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with LDC Ignite. Immortals will play against LDC Ignite (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiago Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Immortals: A.Gil 24+5reb+3ast, D.Black 20+8reb+2ast, J.Arias 16+3reb+1ast, A.Rivas 14+6reb+2ast, M.Payero 9+4reb+5ast, L.Langstaff 9+5reb+3ast
Santiago Basket: J.Crowder 24+5reb+2ast, C.Colston 18+6reb+2ast, B.Hill 14+5reb+3ast, G.Hernandez 10+4reb+4ast, S.Hacksaw 10+2reb+1ast, M.Peralta 10+12reb+2ast

Del Patio - Verano 50-60

The game between Top Four teams took place in . One of their biggest challengers host Del Patio (1-9) lost to second ranked Verano (3-6) 60-50. The best player for the winners was Delvi Matos who scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Alex Rodriguez chipped in 10 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Angel Nunz who recorded 20 points and swingman Ricardo Abraham (193-1999) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Verano and four Del Patio players scored in double figures. Verano maintains second position with 3-6 record having ten points less than leader Georgia P. Del Patio lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Verano: R.Torres 10+4reb+2ast, J.Perez 10+3reb+1ast, A.Abreu 10+4reb+1ast, D.Matos 10+6reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 10+4reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 10+4reb+2ast
Del Patio: A.Nunz 20+4reb+2ast, O.Lantigua 10+2reb+2ast, R.Abraham 10+7reb+2ast, J.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast, O.Mojica 0, V.Rodriguz 0+2reb+1ast

LDC Ignite - Santiago Basket 65-60

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Santiago Basket (5-7) was defeated on the road by third ranked LDC Ignite (5-7) 65-60 on Friday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Khalil OBannon (190, college: Yavapai CC) who scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Guard DAngelo Elliott (196, college: Temple JC) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jalen Crowder (196, college: Lees-McRae) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Christian Colston (183-1995, college: Concordia, TX) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five LDC Ignite and four Santiago Basket players scored in double figures. LDC Ignite have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Santiago Basket. LDC Ignite will meet at home league's leader Immortals in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiago Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
LDC Ignite: K.O'Bannon 14+5reb+2ast, S.Lewis 10+2reb+2ast, C.Hoeth 10+5reb+1ast, D.Elliott 10+6reb+2ast, K.O'Bannon 10+5reb+2ast, J.Adair 5+5reb+2ast
Santiago Basket: J.Crowder 20+5reb+2ast, C.Colston 16+7reb+2ast, M.Peralta 10+10reb+2ast, B.Hill 10+5reb+5ast, M.Green 4+3reb+1ast, C.Garcia 0

Immortals - Santiago Max 100-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Max (7-3) on the court of top-ranked Immortals on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Immortals 100-80. Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Max's 30. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Clarence Tillman (196-1990, college: N.Georgia) scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Tillman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Victor Torres (189-1995) with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Jthan Aybar scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Immortals (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row which they share with defeated Santiago Max. Santiago Max at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Immortals are looking forward to face LDC Ignite (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiago Max will play against the league's second-placed Moca Superior and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Immortals: C.Tillman 25+7reb+5ast, A.Gil 20+5reb+2ast, D.Black 20+9reb+2ast, L.Pena 10+10reb+2ast, A.Rivas 10+5reb+2ast, J.Arias 10+3reb+2ast
Santiago Max: J.Aybar 20+5reb+2ast, V.Torres 20+6reb+2ast, C.De Leon 10+3reb+1ast, W.Valdez 10+4reb+2ast, C.Garcia 10+4reb+2ast, F.Sabater 10+2reb+1ast

Del Patio - Santiago Max 60-82

Rather predictable result when first ranked Santiago Max (7-3) smashed on the road 3rd ranked Del Patio (1-9) 82-60 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Victor Torres (189-1995) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Jthan Aybar chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Angel Nunz who recorded 20 points and swingman Ricardo Abraham (193-1999) added 10 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Santiago Max maintains first position with 7-3 record. Del Patio lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with nine games lost. Santiago Max will meet at home league's second-placed Moca Superior in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Del Patio will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: J.Aybar 20+4reb+2ast, V.Torres 20+5reb+2ast, M.Castro 13+4reb+2ast, C.De Leon 10+4reb+2ast, W.Valdez 10+4reb+2ast, C.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast
Del Patio: A.Nunz 20+4reb+2ast, O.Lantigua 10+2reb+1ast, R.Abraham 10+4reb+2ast, J.Cabrera 10+4reb+2ast, V.Rodriguz 10+3reb, S.Minalla 0+3reb+2ast

Santiago Basket - Verano 88-60

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when second-best Verano (3-6) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Santiago Basket (5-7) 88-60 on Sunday. Santiago Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Verano's 32. Santiago Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Moises Peralta who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 20 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American guard Jalen Crowder (196, college: Lees-McRae) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Raul Torres (182-2005) who recorded 20 points and Jose Rodriguez added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Santiago Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with LDC Ignite. Loser Verano keeps the second position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Santiago Basket: J.Crowder 20+5reb+2ast, M.Peralta 18+20reb+2ast, C.Colston 17+6reb+2ast, B.Hill 12+5reb+4ast, G.Hernandez 10+6reb+6ast, M.Green 7+4reb+2ast
Verano: R.Torres 20+4reb+2ast, E.Torres 10+3reb+1ast, J.Perez 10+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 10+6reb+2ast, D.Matos 10+3reb+2ast, J.Joseph 0