LDC Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Immortals and Santiago Max to clash for title

Santiago Max - Fenix 116-101

Santiago Max rallied past Fenix to ensure the title game berth. Santiago Max dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Fenix's 56. They outrebounded Fenix 52-30 including a 31-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santiago Max looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Jhoan Pena stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Franklyn Jaquez (197-1997) chipped in 20 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Juan Valenzuela (191-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and guard Sammy Rodriguez (185) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Five Santiago Max and four Fenix players scored in double figures.

Top scorers:

Fenix: V.Juan 32+10reb+2ast, R.Sammy 20+4reb+5ast, A.Jefry 18+4reb+2ast, P.Albertson 18+5reb+3ast, G.Railyn 5+2reb+2ast, D.Marlon Jael 5+2reb+1ast

Santiago Max: P.Jhoan 25+14reb+4ast, J.Franklyn 20+11reb+2ast, C.Martinez 16+5reb+2ast, J.Brito 15+5reb+2ast, T.Victor 10+4reb+2ast, O.Bishop 10+4reb+2ast

Capitanes - Immortals 84-112

Immortals dominated Capitanes to advance into the Final. Forward Angel Rivas (198-1993) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American forward James Milton (203-1992, college: Stevenson) accounted for 24 points and 10 rebounds. Five Immortals players scored in double figures. Guard Iriel Lopez (190-1989) came up with 28 points and 5 rebounds and Jhon Feliz added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Capitanes in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Capitanes: I.Lopez 28+5reb+2ast, F.Jhon 15+5reb+2ast, G.Francisco 13+2reb+1ast, J.Valdez 10+5reb+4ast, F.Oliver 8+5reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 7+8reb+4ast
Immortals: R.Angel 26+10reb+3ast, J.Milton 24+10reb+2ast, T.Kelvin 18+4reb+5ast, D.Wright 18+8reb+1ast, U.Nargenis 14+4reb+2ast, R.Milosevic 10+3reb+2ast

Tags : ANGEL RIVAS, IMMORTALS DE CIBAO, DOMINICAN REP. BASKETBALL