LDC Superior League Round 1 (Regular Season): Immortals lose to Pueblo Nuevo

LDC Superior League Round 1 (Regular Season): Immortals lose to Pueblo Nuevo

The Regular Season in LDC Superior League just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Immortals de Cibao at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by Pueblo Nuevo 89-87. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Immortals' 30 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Pueblo Nuevo 49-24 including a 38-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Sammy Rodriguez (185-G) fired 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Import guard Khalil Small (190-G-1995, college: Green Bay) was the bright spot for the Immortals scoring 25 points and pulling down 8 rebounds.

Fenix - Santiago Basket 84-81
Another exciting game was between Fenix and Titans where Fenix beat Titans on the road 84-81. Fenix made 24-of-29 charity shots (82.8 percent) during the game, while Titans only scored five points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard McGrady Rodriguez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist. Guard Josue Feliz contributed with 28 points and 5 assists for the losers.

An interesting game was played in Santiago where Moca beat host Team Max with 11-point difference 97-88 on Friday evening. Moca looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Dominican guard Micael Urena stepped up and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the winners. Derekjeter Mejia (182-G-2001) added 15 points in the win.

ZN Mambas used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Los Capitanes 94-92 on Friday night. The Mambas made 32-of-37 free shots (86.5 percent) during the game. Dominican point guard Victor Torres stepped up and scored 34 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the winners.