LDC Round 4 (Regular Season): Ponton defeat Parque Hostos in the closest game of the week

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in LDC. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Parque Hostos (5-3) to first ranked Ponton (7-1) 110-108 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Parque Hostos. Ponton dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Parque Hostos' 62. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Randy Santos (195-2000) who added 26 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Adonis Nunez (191-1996) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Parque Hostos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ponton have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Parque Hostos at the other side keep the third place with three games lost.
Fourth-ranked Puerto Plata (1-7) gave a tough game to first ranked Ponton (7-1) in La Vega. Ponton managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. The winners were led by forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Randy Santos supported him with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists by naturalized Venezuelan Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) did not help to save the game for Puerto Plata. Ponton have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Puerto Plata lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with LDC Ignite.
A very close game took place in Moca between Don Bosco and Los Rieles. Third ranked Don Bosco (2-2) got a very close home victory over bottom-ranked Los Rieles (0-4). Don Bosco managed to escape with a 3-point win 110-107 on Wednesday evening. Warlyn Disla fired 18 points for the winners. Luiyi Rojas produced 20 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Despite that victory Don Bosco went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Los Rieles still closes the standings with four games lost. Don Bosco will meet at home higher ranked Los Leneros in the next round. Los Rieles will play against Santiago Max and hope to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: LDC Ignite was destroyed by Immortals on the opponent's court 122-100. Parque Hostos managed to outperform Puerto Plata in a home game 90-85. Tamboril managed to beat Los Rieles on the road 111-100. Don Bosco lost to undefeated Jose Horacio on its own court 102-106. Tamboril beat San Sebastian in a road game 80-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Juan Valenzuela of Tamboril.



Parque Hostos - Ponton 108-110

The most exciting game of round 4 in the LDC took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Parque Hostos (5-3) to first ranked Ponton (7-1) 110-108 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Parque Hostos. Ponton dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Parque Hostos' 62. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Randy Santos (195-2000) who added 26 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Adonis Nunez (191-1996) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Saul Mejia (196-1996) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Five Ponton and four Parque Hostos players scored in double figures. Parque Hostos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ponton have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Parque Hostos at the other side keep the third place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Parque Hostos: A.Nunez 25+6reb+3ast, C.Emmanuel 24+4reb+2ast, M.Saul 20+8reb+2ast, S.Samuel 20+8reb+2ast, S.Hansel 9+2reb, A.Bryan 5+4reb
Ponton: B.Rosado 26+10reb+2ast, R.Santos 26+8reb+3ast, H.Feliz 23+8reb+2ast, O.Lantigua 15+4reb+8ast, J.Feliz 10+5reb+2ast, G.Bruno 5+2reb

Immortals - LDC Ignite 122-100

Rather expected game in Santiago where 4th ranked LDC Ignite (1-7) was crushed by second ranked Immortals (6-2) 122-100 on Saturday. Immortals looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by LDC Ignite's players. Forward Randy Ovalle (201-2004) fired a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. point guard Jefry Arias (182-1997) chipped in 28 points and 4 assists. American guard Kylon Jarreau (185, college: Adrian) produced 23 points and guard Raul Arias-Ortega (190, college: TMU) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Five Immortals and four LDC Ignite players scored in double figures. LDC Ignite's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Immortals have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record having just eight point less than leader Ponton. LDC Ignite lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Puerto Plata.
Top scorers:
LDC Ignite: J.Kylon 23+4reb+1ast, A.Raul 18+4reb+2ast, O.Ewele 15+6reb+1ast, O.Kam 15+6reb+2ast, B.Ralph 9+4reb+1ast, O.Khalil 9+4reb+2ast
Immortals: J.Arias 28+4reb+4ast, A.Gil 22+6reb+2ast, R.Ovalle 20+10reb+10ast, A.Francisco 17+9reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 14+2reb, E.Cruz 11+4reb+4ast

Parque Hostos - Puerto Plata 90-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Parque Hostos' (5-3) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Puerto Plata (1-7) 90-85 on Sunday. Adonis Nunez (191-1996) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Emmanuel Cruz (187-2001, college: Lamar CC) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Parque Hostos' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized Venezuelan Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Ricardo Almonte (188-1990) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Parque Hostos maintains third position with 5-3 record having just seven point less than leader Ponton. Puerto Plata lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with LDC Ignite.
Top scorers:
Puerto Plata: A.Ricardo 20+4reb+1ast, S.Alberto 20+4reb+1ast, K.Pena 20+5reb+4ast, G.Marcel 10+3reb+1ast, S.Mikey 5+2reb, D.La Cruz Hugo 5+2reb
Parque Hostos: N.Adonis 26+7reb+4ast, E.Cruz 21+5reb+6ast, S.Suero 15+8reb+2ast, S.Mejia 14+8reb+2ast, A.Perez 5+2reb+1ast, A.Nunez 5+2reb+1ast

Los Rieles - Tamboril 100-111

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Los Rieles' (0-4) home loss to fourth ranked Tamboril (2-1) 100-111 on Monday. Tamboril dominated down low during the game scoring 90 of its points in the paint compared to Los Rieles' 54. Swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-1995) fired 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Andy Molina (201) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Luiyi Rojas (188-1999) produced 15 points and Miguel Pena added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Los Rieles' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tamboril moved-up to third place. Loser Los Rieles still closes the standings with four games lost. Tamboril will meet at home higher ranked Los Leneros in the next round. Los Rieles will play against Santiago Max and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Los Rieles: S.Maifry 15+4reb+1ast, P.Miguel 15+3reb+2ast, R.Luiyi 15+4reb+2ast, B.Jeury 12+4reb+2ast, M.Manuel 11+4reb, S.Wandy 10+4reb
Tamboril: J.Valenzuela 25+8reb+2ast, A.Molina 20+7reb+2ast, Y.Reyes 18+3reb+2ast, A.Fermin 15+4reb+1ast, A.Tavarez 15+3reb, E.Fernandez 11+2reb

Ponton - Puerto Plata 82-80

Fourth-ranked Puerto Plata (1-7) gave a tough game to first ranked Ponton (7-1) in La Vega. Ponton managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. Ponton dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Plata's 48. The winners were led by forward Brayan Rosado (196-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Randy Santos (195-2000) supported him with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists by naturalized Venezuelan Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) did not help to save the game for Puerto Plata. Forward Alberto Sanchez (190-1988) added 20 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ponton have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Puerto Plata lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with LDC Ignite.
Top scorers:
Puerto Plata: K.Pena 20+4reb+5ast, S.Alberto 20+5reb, O.Alberto 20+3reb+2ast, D.La Cruz Hugo 10+4reb, S.Hansel 10+3reb+2ast, S.Mikey 0+1reb
Ponton: B.Rosado 25+10reb+2ast, R.Santos 25+7reb+4ast, H.Feliz 15+7reb+2ast, J.Feliz 15+6reb+2ast, O.Lantigua 10+4reb+7ast, G.Bruno 5+3reb

Don Bosco - Jose Horacio 102-106

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Jose Horacio's (3-0) road victory over 3rd ranked Don Bosco (2-2) 106-102 on Monday. Reymon Lebron fired 18 points for the winners. Kelvin Rodriguez chipped in 20 points. Warlyn Disla produced 20 points and Erick Pichardo added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Jose Horacio and five Don Bosco players scored in double figures. Don Bosco's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Jose Horacio have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with La Cancha. Loser Don Bosco dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Jose Horacio will meet at home higher ranked Santiago Max in the next round. Don Bosco will play against Los Leneros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Don Bosco: D.Warlyn 20+4reb+2ast, B.Chris 17, P.Erick 16+5reb+2ast, R.Jackson 12+3reb+1ast, R.Luis 10+4reb+1ast, P.Chris 10+4reb+2ast
Jose Horacio: K.Rodriguez 20+3reb, R.Lebron 18+4reb+1ast, O.Liriano 17+3reb+1ast, D.Almonte 10+2reb+1ast, L.Rosario 9+2reb, G.Villar 9+3reb

Don Bosco - Los Rieles 110-107

A very close game took place in Moca between Don Bosco and Los Rieles. Third ranked Don Bosco (2-2) got a very close home victory over bottom-ranked Los Rieles (0-4). Don Bosco managed to escape with a 3-point win 110-107 on Wednesday evening. Warlyn Disla fired 18 points for the winners. Chris Bencosme chipped in 15 points. Swingman Luiyi Rojas (188-1999) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and Manuel Mateo added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Don Bosco went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Los Rieles still closes the standings with four games lost. Don Bosco will meet at home higher ranked Los Leneros in the next round. Los Rieles will play against Santiago Max and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Los Rieles: S.Wandy 20+2reb+2ast, M.Manuel 20+3reb+2ast, R.Luiyi 20+5reb+2ast, F.Marcos 19+4reb+1ast, H.Richardson 11+4reb+1ast, B.Jeury 10+3reb+2ast
Don Bosco: W.Disla 18+4reb+1ast, L.Reyes 15+2reb, D.Bencosme 15+4reb+1ast, C.Bencosme 15+3reb+2ast, C.Peralta 14+4reb+1ast, E.Arno 12+3reb+2ast

San Sebastian - Tamboril 70-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked San Sebastian's (0-3) home loss to fourth ranked Tamboril (2-1) 70-80 on Wednesday. Swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-1995) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Andy Molina (201) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Nargenis Ulloa (182-1997) produced 20 points and James Urena added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tamboril moved-up to third place. Loser San Sebastian still closes the standings with three games lost. Tamboril will meet at home higher ranked Los Leneros in the next round. San Sebastian will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Sebastian: U.Nargenis 20+4reb+3ast, U.James 20+4reb+2ast, D.Jesus Rafael 17+3reb, P.Wisin 13+8reb+2ast, D.Jesus Daniel 0, D.Delvis 0+2reb
Tamboril: A.Molina 20+7reb+2ast, J.Valenzuela 20+8reb+2ast, A.Fermin 15+4reb+2ast, A.Diez 15+4reb+1ast, A.Tavarez 5+3reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 5+3reb+2ast