LDC Round 7: Immortals defeat Santiago Max in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 7 in the LDC took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Santiago Max (4-3) to first ranked Immortals (6-1) 83-80 in the game for the first place. It was a great evening for Edwin Espinal (198-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) helped adding 22 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Immortals have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Fenix. Santiago Max at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Capitanes. Immortals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Sameji.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fourth ranked Del Patio (3-4) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Sameji (1-6) 125-122 in the fight for the second place. It was an exceptional evening for Brahian Mendez who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Ralph Bellamy accounted for 23 points and 8 rebounds. Jthan Aybar came up with 26 points for Sameji in the defeat. Sameji's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Del Patio moved-up to second place, which they share with Santiago Basket. Sameji at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Evolve OL. Del Patio will play against league's second-placed Santiago Basket on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sameji's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Immortals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Capitanes (#3) and Santiago Basket (#2). Capitanes (4-3) crushed visiting Santiago Basket (3-4) by 20 points 119-99. Richard Polanco fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Domont Wright produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Capitanes moved-up to second place, which they share with Santiago Max. Loser Santiago Basket keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Del Patio. Capitanes will meet at home Evolve OL (#4) in the next round. Santiago Basket will play against Del Patio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 7 Fenix destroyed Evolve OL on the opponent's court 106-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 40 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds by DeJon Waters Jr of Evolve OL.

Capitanes - Santiago Basket 119-99

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Santiago: Capitanes (#3) and Santiago Basket (#2). Capitanes (4-3) crushed visiting Santiago Basket (3-4) by 20 points 119-99. Capitanes dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Basket's 74. They outrebounded Santiago Basket 49-33 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Santiago Basket's players. Richard Polanco fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Oliver Ferreira (189-1993) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Domont Wright (203-1997, college: Cleveland St.) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Michael Tillman (195-1996, college: SUNY Adirondack) added 27 points respectively for lost side. Five Capitanes and four Santiago Basket players scored in double figures. Capitanes moved-up to second place, which they share with Santiago Max. Loser Santiago Basket keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Del Patio. Capitanes will meet at home Evolve OL (#4) in the next round. Santiago Basket will play against Del Patio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santiago Basket: D.Wright 27+10reb+1ast, M.Tillman 27+3reb+1ast, D.Wiggins 14+4reb+4ast, A.Liriano 12+3reb+1ast, T.Romero 7+5reb+1ast, P.Christopher 6+4reb+1ast
Capitanes: F.Oliver 24+6reb+5ast, P.Richard 23+8reb+5ast, G.Francisco 16+4reb+4ast, M.Gustavo 13+2reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 12+15reb+7ast, I.Lopez 11+6reb+3ast

Immortals - Santiago Max 83-80

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LDC took place in Santiago. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Santiago Max (4-3) to first ranked Immortals (6-1) 83-80 in the game for the first place. It was a great evening for Edwin Espinal (198-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) helped adding 22 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Carlos Martinez (186-1998) scored 17 points. Four Santiago Max players scored in double figures. Immortals have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Fenix. Santiago Max at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Capitanes. Immortals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Sameji.
Top scorers:
Santiago Max: J.Franklyn 18+12reb+2ast, C.Martinez 17+4reb+2ast, T.Victor 14+4reb+2ast, S.Franklyn 11+3reb+2ast, J.Brito 8+4reb+2ast, P.Jhoan 8+3reb+1ast
Immortals: R.Angel 22+8reb+2ast, E.Edwin 19+8reb+5ast, J.Milton 15+6reb+2ast, T.Kelvin 9+3reb+3ast, J.Iwasa 8+2reb+1ast, M.Hall 6+3reb+2ast

Del Patio - Sameji 125-122

Important game to mention about took place in . Fourth ranked Del Patio (3-4) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Sameji (1-6) 125-122 in the fight for the second place. It was an exceptional evening for Brahian Mendez who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American forward Ralph Bellamy (193, college: Harris-Stowe St.) accounted for 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Jthan Aybar came up with 26 points and Ricardo Abraham added 17 points respectively for Sameji in the defeat. Five Del Patio and four Sameji players scored in double figures. Sameji's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Del Patio moved-up to second place, which they share with Santiago Basket. Sameji at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Evolve OL. Del Patio will play against league's second-placed Santiago Basket on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sameji's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Immortals.
Top scorers:
Sameji: A.Jthan 26+4reb+2ast, A.Ricardo 17+3reb+1ast, M.Jhovanny 13+3reb, V.Wilbert 13+3reb+1ast, J.Agyeman 11+3reb+2ast, P.Luisaury 10+3reb+2ast
Del Patio: M.Brahian 35+6reb+3ast, R.Bellamy 23+8reb+1ast, A.Yodael 18+4reb+2ast, C.Hipolito 13+4reb+4ast, G.Joel 12+4reb+2ast, R.Joan 12+3reb+2ast

Evolve OL - Fenix 87-106

Rather expected game when 4th placed Evolve OL (1-6) was crushed at home by first ranked Fenix (6-1) 106-87 on Sunday. Guard Sammy Rodriguez (185) fired 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Yensi Jimenez (189-1998) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard DeJon Waters Jr (190-1997, college: Pitt St.) produced 40 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Greg Richardson (201-1986) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Fenix and four Evolve OL players scored in double figures. Fenix maintains first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Immortals. Loser Evolve OL dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Sameji. Fenix's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Santiago Max.
Top scorers:
Evolve OL: D.Waters Jr. 40+7reb+2ast, V.Cruz 13+2reb+2ast, R.Greg 12+8reb+1ast, D.Elliott 11+3reb+2ast, B.Hill 8+3reb+3ast, D.Butler 3+6reb+3ast
Fenix: R.Sammy 21+4reb+4ast, J.Yensi 20+5reb+4ast, M.Dhariam 13+2reb+2ast, R.Mcgrady 12+6reb+1ast, D.Marlon Jael 10+4reb+2ast, G.Railyn 10+4reb+1ast



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