Reales de La Vega Achieve Epic Comeback against Leones de Santo Domingo in the LNB
In an encounter full of emotions, the Reales de La Vega defeated the Leones de Santo Domingo with a score of 95-94, after overtime. The match, corresponding to the Super League of the LNB, took place in the Fernando Teruel sports center.
The key figure of the night was Keith Williams, who with a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds of the last quarter forced overtime. Subsequently, Williams sealed the victory with a powerful dunk in overtime.A Comeback with Character
The Reales, who were down by 15 points in the third quarter, showed their resilience by adjusting their defense at key moments in the game. They managed to limit the Lions’ main scorers, Gerardo Suero and Reggie Quezada, which was crucial to completing the comeback.
Williams finished the game with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. Malachi Richardson led the offense with 19 points, while Sekou Sylla contributed 12 points and Randy Santos added 11 off the bench.
On the Lions’ side, Reggie Quezada had an outstanding performance with 38 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, although unfortunately he committed 10 turnovers. Gerardo Suero added 27 points and 8 rebounds.Party Development
The Leones de Santo Domingo dominated the first half, going into halftime with a 51-40 lead. Quezada was the offensive leader in this stretch, accumulating 20 points.
In the third quarter, the Lions extended their lead to 15 points. However, the Royals reacted with a run that reduced the difference and changed the course of the match.
In the last period, a three-pointer by Santos brought the home team closer, and Richardson tied the score at 81 with a three-point play. In the final seconds, Quezada gave the Lions a minimal lead, but Williams responded with a three-pointer that forced overtime.
In overtime, Williams, with a spectacular dunk, put the Royals ahead. La Vega’s defense secured the victory in a close finish.
The partials were: 23-27, 17-24, 23-22, 26-16 and 6-5.Upcoming Meetings
The Friday’s day will continue with the Cañeros del Este facing the Gigantes de San Francisco de Macorís, and the Soles del Este receiving the Marineros de Puerto Plata.
