GIE Cibao Immortals celebrated LDC title

Immortals - Club Sobatam 116-115

OTGIE Cibao Immortals celebrated LDC title. They rallied past Sobatam in the final game of the championship series to lift the trophy. The game was mostly controlled by Immortals. Sobatam managed to win second period 29-28. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Immortals forced 20 Ponce turnovers and outrebounded them 34-22 including a 14-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dominican guard Ameth Gil (191-SG-1988) stepped up and scored 44 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and American forward Ralph Bellamy (194-F/G-1996, college: Harris-Stowe St.) pulled down 20 rebounds for the winners. Juan Valenzuela (191-G/F-1995) responded with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the other Sammy Rodriguez (185-G) scored 21 points. Four Ponce players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.