SANTO DOMINGO.- Jalen Henry, Andersson García and Luis Feliz led an epic comeback for the Marineros de Puerto Plata, who achieved an 86-82 victory over the Metros de Santiago in an exciting National Basketball League (LNB) match, held at the Oscar Gobaira Arena. This crucial triumph puts the Mariners at an 8-8 record for the season. With no more games pending in the regular season, the team awaits the definition of the standings to know their fate in the elimination phase.
Star Performances
In his debut, Jalen Henry proved his worth by scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Andersson García shined with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Luis Feliz contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, solidifying the Mariners’ offense. On the Metros’ side, Troy Cracknell stood out with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, followed by Jordan Hall with 18 points and Brahiam Méndez with 14.At 1:09 from the end, Feliz was again key by getting an offensive rebound and scoring near the hoop, extending the lead to 80-75 for the Mariners. The Metros tried to react, but the Mariners kept their cool. With 8.9 seconds on the clock, Omogbo secured the victory by converting his two free throws, sealing the final score. The first quarter ended in a 23-23 tie. Cracknell and Hall led the Metros, while Henry and Garcia stood out for the Mariners. In the second quarter, the Metros took a slight lead, but the Mariners responded, getting closer at the end of the first half. In the first 20 minutes, Cracknell, Hall, and Fairley led the Metros’ offense, while Henry and García were the most outstanding for the Mariners. The third quarter was close, with the Metros gaining an advantage before the Mariners closed the gap. The partial scores of the match were 23-23, 20-21, 13-21 and 30-17 in favor of the Mariners.In the final quarter, Henry scored five consecutive points and Feliz added two more, allowing the Mariners to take the lead 76-73 with 3:38 remaining on the clock.
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