Santo Domingo.- Los Héroes de Moca defeated 75-70 to the Reales de La Vega in the Moca 85 sports complex to improve their record to 7-6 in the LNB Super League and cut a streak of two consecutive defeats.
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Kam’ron Blue led the offense with 18 points in his debut, while Eloy Vargas contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Kevin Obanor also stood out with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaison Valdez with 11 units and nine assists.
For the Royals, Malachi Richardson scored 20 points, followed by Alanzo Frink and Ramón Galloway, with 10 each.
The Mocanos dominated much of the match and resisted a final reaction from the Vegans in the last quarter thanks to a solid defense led by Vargas. The Heroes limited the Royals to 36% field goal shooting and tied the regular season series 1-1.
Fitzgerald scores 41 points and leads Giants to victory over Suns
Gigantes Basketball Club defeated Soles del Este 97-93 in San Pedro de Macorís, supported by a spectacular offensive performance by Francis King Fitzgerald, who finished with 41 points.
With the victory, the Giants set their mark at 12-2 to take the lead in the LNB Super League, while the Suns remain in last place with a record of 2-12.
Fitzgerald added six rebounds and was decisive in the final minutes along with Miguel Miranda, who contributed 15 points. Jeankarlo Iciano added 12 units for the francomacorisanos.
By the Suns, Bradley Ezewiro recorded 20 points and seven assists, while Dimas Carrasco achieved a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The match was very close and the Giants secured the victory with better offensive execution at the end of the game.
