LDC Round 4 (Regular Season): Puerto Plata edge Santiago Max by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the LDC took place in Puerto Plata. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Santiago Max (5-4) to fourth ranked Puerto Plata (4-5) 92-90 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Max. Forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. produced 20 points for lost side. Puerto Plata moved-up to third place, which they share with LDC Ignite. Santiago Max at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Puerto Plata is again looking forward to face league's second-placed Santiago Max at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiago Max will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked LDC Ignite (4-5) against top-ranked San Sebastian (1-0) on Saturday night. Host LDC Ignite was defeated by San Sebastian in 90-80. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 20 points. Derekjeter Mejia contributed with 20 points for the winners. Forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) replied with 15 points for LDC Ignite. San Sebastian left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with La Cancha. LDC Ignite at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Plata. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Immortals delivered the fifth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Bonao (2-6) 100-78. Worth to mention a quality performance of Paul Harrison who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Immortals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Franklyn Jaquez responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Immortals have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Loser Bonao dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Bonao - Immortals 78-100

Leader Immortals delivered the fifth victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Bonao (2-6) 100-78. Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Bonao's 44. Worth to mention a quality performance of American Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Markise Davis who added 25 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Immortals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and guard Derekjeter Mejia (182-2001) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Immortals and four Bonao players scored in double figures. Immortals have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record. Loser Bonao dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bonao: J.Franklyn 20+11reb+1ast, E.Julio 20+5reb+2ast, S.Franklin 10+4reb+6ast, F.Anferni 10+4reb+1ast, G.Chris 5+2reb, H.Michael 5+3reb
Immortals: M.Davis 25+6reb+3ast, H.Paul 20+9reb+6ast, A.Rivas 20+10reb+1ast, A.Gil 20+5reb+2ast, T.Bartholomew 10+5reb+3ast, O.Liriano 6+2reb+1ast

LDC Ignite - San Sebastian 80-90

Very important is a home loss of third ranked LDC Ignite (4-5) against top-ranked San Sebastian (1-0) on Saturday night. Host LDC Ignite was defeated by San Sebastian in 90-80. Worth to mention a great performance of Luiyi Rojas who helped to win the game recording 20 points. Guard Derekjeter Mejia (182-2001) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) replied with 15 points and added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for LDC Ignite. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. San Sebastian left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with La Cancha. LDC Ignite at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Puerto Plata. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
LDC Ignite: H.Tracy 15+4reb+2ast, T.Raul 10+3reb+1ast, O.Randy 10+8reb+2ast, C.Gilbert 10+3reb+1ast, H.Brandon 10+4reb+2ast, J.Joshua 10+4reb+1ast
San Sebastian: L.Rojas 20+4reb+2ast, M.Derekjeter 20+4reb+2ast, J.Guzman 15+8reb+2ast, M.Urena 12+2reb+1ast, K.Nunez 10+3reb+1ast, F.Jimenez 5+3reb+1ast

Puerto Plata - Santiago Max 92-90

The most exciting game of round 4 in the LDC took place in Puerto Plata. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Santiago Max (5-4) to fourth ranked Puerto Plata (4-5) 92-90 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santiago Max. Forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Leandro Cabrera chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. produced 20 points and Yormi Almonte added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Puerto Plata and four Santiago Max players scored in double figures. Puerto Plata moved-up to third place, which they share with LDC Ignite. Santiago Max at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Puerto Plata is again looking forward to face league's second-placed Santiago Max at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiago Max will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: T.Victor 20+4reb+2ast, A.Yormi 16+5reb+2ast, A.Greybin 10+5reb+2ast, R.Teodoro 10+5reb+2ast, C.Adrian 9+2reb+1ast, A.Daonil 9+3reb+1ast
Puerto Plata: L.Cabrera 20+8reb+1ast, P.Kelvin 20+4reb+2ast, P.Rich 20+10reb+5ast, I.Brito-Vasquez 10+4reb+2ast, A.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast, B.DeVon 10+3reb+3ast